IATA Publishes Addendum 57th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations DGR The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published Addendum No. 1 to be 57th Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Users of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are asked to note the..
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IS BETTER TRAINING MANAGEMENT THE ANSWER TO RAILROAD INCREASING SAFETY ON THE RAILS? According to the AAR, when you calculate previsao cotacao euro, annual investments in the US’s railroads to modernize and improve our freight rail network have significantly contributed..
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BTS 03-16 Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 Embargoed until Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:30 a.m. EST The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry,..
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U.S. Department of Transportation and Mobileye Partner to Equip Smart City Challenge Winner with Crash Avoidance Technology Partnership with Mobileye to outfit the winning city’s entire bus fleet with Mobileye Shield +TM technology; DOT seeking other interested partners LAS VEGAS..
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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), most transportation incidents involving hazardous materials /dangerous goods are caused by human errors. Training is the best way of preventing hazardous materials incidents. Using a robust..
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What is an LMS? A learning management system (LMS) is a software application designed for the delivery of electronic educational technology (e-learning) courses or training programs. They are used primarily by colleges, universities, school districts, and schools use LMSs to deliver..
Read More Why Just a Simple LMS is No Longer Enough for Complex Training Is an LMS still the answer for your employee training system? Within the rise in online learning coupled with the speed at which information and knowledge is shared..
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Working with so many workers that play such a crucial role in the development of our nation, and the movement and delivery of products to businesses and consumers, we understand the value of keeping workers healthy and safe. In Jared..
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A Rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on 11/18/2015 On May 8, 2015, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), published a final rule entitled “Hazardous Materials: Enhanced Tank..
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The following list of rail industry conferences and events is made available to you courtesy of RailServe. This list includes a calendar of upcoming rail industry events, railroad conferences, and railway exhibitions. DECEMBER 2015 2nd Africa Port and Rail Expansion..
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Did you know that perfumes, nail polish and adhesives are considered “dangerous goods?” Almost every industry involved in any type of manufacturing and distribution transports materials classified by government agencies as hazardous. Labelmaster, a leading provider of solutions for hazardous..
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BTS 52-15 Monday, November 23, 2015 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 Passenger Airline Employment Data – September 2015 – U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 3.3 percent more workers in September 2015 than in September 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau..
Read More What Are the Most Common Hazmat Transportation Mistakes? The DOT has identified human error as a contributing cause for most hazmat transportation incidents. (U.S. Department of Transportation. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.) As outlined by the DOT, these human errors..
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The Value of Training Management Professionals There are many specialized roles within the training environment and the individuals that fill these roles bring tremendous value to companies by improving their employees hard and soft skills. Training management professionals play a..
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What Are The Best Ways to Track Employee Training? Avoid Using Paper Files – Use a modern system instead of an archaic, manual data entry using Microsoft Excel or similar dated record keeping methods. Your paper files are more at risk..
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Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) – September 2015 The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.2 percent in September from the revised August level, rising after..
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The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) turns 80 tomorrow, and this octogenarian is still going strong. The youth code? The MUTCD stays strong and active by helping travelers, pedestrians, transportation workers, and beyond get to where we..
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BTS Releases August 2015 North American Freight Numbers The value of U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $92.4 billion in August 2015 as all modes of transportation carried less value of freight than a year earlier, according to the TransBorder Freight Data..
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BTS 46-15 Thursday, October 15, 2015 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 Embargoed until Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. EDT BTS Releases August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the..
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Department of Transportation Agencies The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation that was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and began operation..
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BTS Releases July 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.6 percent in July from June, rising after a single..
Read More How To Choose the Best Training Scheduling Systems Whether you are a Training Director a major chemical manufacturing company, or a Regulatory Affairs Manager at railroad company, the ability to schedule training is often a necessary and critical component in the..
Read More BTS Releases June 2015 North American Freight Transportation Numbers The value of U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $99.0 billion in June 2015 as all modes except truck carried less U.S.-NAFTA freight than in June 2014, according to the TransBorder Freight Data..
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What is Positive Train Control Program? Summary What is the Positive Train Control Program? The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) mandates that Positive Train Control (PTC) be implemented across a significant portion of the Nation’s rail industry by..
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Railroad Operations Overview The nation’s railroads have more than a century-long commitment to the nation’s service men and women, and this year continue to hire veterans at a robust pace. Between 20-25 percent of current employees, and one in five..
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Smith Transport’s Innovative Transportation Technologies This month we are featuring leaders in trucking transportation technology highlighting the innovative information and technology systems at Smith Transport in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. The transportation industry is such an amazing and important ecosystem vital to our economy’s sustainability. Technology can help..
Read More We live in a high tech fast paced world, obvious enough observation, right? Our lives are filled with modern amenities and conveniences all in an effort to make our lives more productive. We manage our bank accounts online so we..
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How Good is Your Hazmat Employee Training? from AQT Solutions According to PHSMA, the majority of transportation incidents involving hazardous materials are the result of human error; training is the best approach to incident prevention. Does your current training process measure..
Read More Michael Collins of Value Line provides a railroad industry report in which he analyzes the state of the American railroad industry and the outlook for 2015 for economic growth of rail transportation by major products including coal, agriculture, oil and..
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Article written by Peter Mackay in May 2015. Published by Hazardous Cargo Bulletin Magazine The use of advanced training management systems is an expanding option for larger companies. AQT Solutions has recently launched a service dedicated to regulatory compliance training. Compliance..
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