Topic
hazardous materials
Logistics Hazmat Drivers Cited for English Proficiency Still Hauling Dangerous Goods, FMCSA Data Shows
An analysis of FMCSA inspection data by FreightWaves found that 200 carriers have been cited for both English-language proficiency violations and hazardous materials violations, totaling over 3,000 English citations and 600 hazmat out-of-service orders. The report highlights the case of Quality Tank, a Mexican tank truck operator with 98 English proficiency citations and 86 hazmat violations, raising questions about how such drivers can hold hazmat endorsements.
Logistics Brake failures plague fireworks logistics as Fourth of July approaches
A June 6 fireworks truck fire on I-75 near Chattanooga, Tennessee, uncovered severe hazmat compliance failures. FreightWaves analysis of FMCSA data shows over 1,400 brake violations among fireworks carriers, with Evans Delivery Company and ContainerPort Group accounting for most. Nearly a third of fireworks loads move on hotshot equipment, raising safety concerns as the Fourth of July demand peaks.