When Was the First Stop Sign Invented? Stop signs originated in Michigan in 1915. The first ones had black lettering on a white background and were 24 by 24 inches (61 cm × 61 cm), somewhat smaller than the current sign. As stop signs..
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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..
Read MoreAirport Safety Systems Impacted By Record High Firearms By Andrew Bender, Contributor, Forbes The air travel safety system in the United States is about to set a dubious record, for the number of firearms discovered in carry-on baggage at airport security checkpoints...
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Trucking companies are now pushing Congress to reduce the age limits for drivers, which they say will reduce a recruiting shortfall. Advocates believe the liability of having younger drivers falls on the company and not the regulators. They should be trusted..
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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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Denver, FAA Partner on Drone Safety September 30, 2015 – In a new FAA report released today, the Denver International Airport (DIA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are now partnering to raise awareness about safe unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations. The..
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PR SOURCE: DOT 85-15 Monday, September 28, 2015 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Tel.: (202) 366-4570 pressoffice@dot.gov #RethinkTraining LONG BEACH, Calif. – U.S. Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen and Long Beach Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal today hosted the third..
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FRANKFURT — Article by New York Times by Jack Ewing – September 22, 2015 A scandal that has undermined Volkswagen in the United States spread to its core market of Europe on Tuesday, after the company said that 11 million of..
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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..
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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..
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Truck Driver Training Systems for Improved Safety & Compliance Discover the latest online truck driver safety training system that ensures regulatory compliance from a ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) with a built-in LMS (Learning Management System). ATMS is not just a Learning Management System,..
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Ice Road Trucker Lisa Kelly Among the courageous women in trucking stands Ice Road Trucker Lisa Kelly is an American trucker who has been featured on the History channel reality television series Ice Road Truckers and its spinoff series IRT: Deadliest..
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..
Read More Top Things to Consider When Selecting the Best Truck Driving Schools What are the best truck driving schools? According to The Truckers Report, there are certain things that will make the best truck driving schools stand out from mediocre ones. Some..
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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..
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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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WASHINGTON —The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today sent its Status of Positive Train Control Implementation report to Congress. The report is mandated by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee and shows that after seven years and significant assistance from FRA,..
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A Modern Approach to OSHA Recordkeeping OSHA’s mission is “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.” Employers must comply with OSHA standards..
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Secure Freight: Since its launch in 2008, IATA Secure Freight has established itself as an effective tool for civil aviation authorities, working in partnership with industry to develop secure supply chains to meet the requirements of ICAO Annex 17 and..
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Blurred Lines of Hazmat Training Responsibilities Taking in a deep breath, you squint your eyes in deep focus trying to decipher the regulations concerning employer responsibility for hazmat training. You read…and read some more and then you honestly forget what..
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This document provides a general overview of the requirements for transporting hazardous materials by highway according to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Car Safety Administration). To obtain more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49..
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015 by Labelmaster 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..
Read MoreHow to Avoid Fines for Not Having Training Records Meet Bob. Bob is tired of getting fined for not producing training records. Bob needs to learn how to avoid fines for not having training records. Watch this whiteboard explainer video...
Read MoreDiscover the 10 Biggest Reasons Why You Need a Modern System to Manage Your Compliance Training eBook By Melissa Powers, Regulatory Compliance Analyst, AQT Solutions
FMCSA & PHMSA Training Video For Commercial Drivers of Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in association with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and industry partners, created this tool as a Federal..
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Announcing ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) Version 5.2 AQT Solutions is pleased to offer the latest software update of ATMS (Advanced Training Management System), version 5.2, as well as the availability of MyATMS and MyATMS Mobile. Version 5.2 is a major..
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Canada’s One for One Rule: A Model for US Regulations? Canada says it’s the first country with a law that eliminates one regulation for every new measure that’s adopted. Canada’s One for One Rule is designed to ease the burden..
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On the heels of AQT Solutions’ new Regulatory Compliance ATMS product release in late March, we returned from our first ever COSTHA (Council on Safe Transport of Hazardous Articles) annual forum with enthusiasm as we were able to meet and..
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