Industry Information, Shipping to Canada
Canadian Spring Thaw Restrictions and Regulations
Ever look for one place to find all the spring thaw restrictions and regulations across Canada? Here you go! Courtesy of DSN Chemical Transportation. What are Spring Thaw Restrictions? Many roads in Canada’s North are built on a base that freezes solid in the winter. When the warmer weather of…
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Chemical Transportation, Hazmat Transportation, Industry Information, Welcome to DSN Chemical Transportation
DSN Chemical Transportation First Non-Chemical Company to Join Responsible Distribution
PRESS RELEASE Mississauga, ON, March 16, 2016: DSN Chemical Transportation is pleased to announce our commitment to Responsible Distribution by our recent membership approval for Responsible Distribution Canada (formerly, Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors). Cathy Campbell, RDC President says, “it gives me great pleasure to advise that DSN has been…
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Industry Information
DSN Joins Trucks for Change (T4C)
Trucks for Change is a not for profit organization that brings together carriers and logistics companies with the goal of reducing costs for charitable organizations through efficiency. The T4C network encompasses carriers across Canada and helps get the right shipment to the right carrier at the lowest cost possible. Since…
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New FMCSA Regulations
New FMCSA Regulation to Prevent Coercing Drivers to Break HOS Regulations
Careful what you say to your carriers and drivers regarding delivery times. You could get yourself in trouble! New FMCSA Rule Prohibiting Coercion Ever said to your driver, “that needs to get there by 8am tomorrow, or we’ll never hire you again!”. According to the FMCSA, that could constitute coercion. …
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Best Practices, Chemical Transportation, Hazmat Transportation
Hazmat Training & Information Resources
Many of our clients engage in transportation of dangerous goods. Here’s a handy list of training and information resources to help you.
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Freight Costs, Fuel Prices, Industry Information, Shipping to Canada
Why Transborder Fuel Surcharge is Lagging behind the Fall in Fuel Prices
Over the last 12 months, we’ve experienced a dramatic decline in fuel prices for the US DOT National average. A 30% decline in the last 12 months. We often get the question: so why aren’t transborder fuel charges falling so dramatically? Here’s the answer:
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Best Practices, Chemical Transportation, Hazmat Transportation, New FMCSA Regulations
Special Hours of Service Exemption Granted to Hazmat Drivers
FMCSA granted hazmat driver’s special request to exempt them from rest break rules while attending hazmat shipments. At issue was the duty of hazmat drivers to attend the shipments during rest breaks for security reasons. Because attending the shipment was technically an on-duty activity, hazmat drivers could properly register rest…
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Best Practices, Chemical Transportation, Hazmat Transportation
The Value of Expertise
Our World is becoming increasingly complex. While the internet provides a wealth of free information on almost any subject, there is still a cost; the most valuable commodity; time. True experts are valuable. They save you time and money. The World of transportation and logistics is no different. This article…
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Best Practices, Shipping to Canada
How does cargo liability work for Transborder Shipments?
Cargo liability rules come into play when cargo is lost or damaged. There are times when cargo that is to be transported from one point to another can arrive damaged at its destination point. It then must be determined if the goods got damaged during carriage or, the carrier got…
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Industry Information
DSN Chemical Transportation Participates at You Be The Chemist Canada
You be the Chemist Canada (YBTC) is an organization developed to inspire youth to pursue a future in the science of chemistry. They frequently hold events and challenges designed to bring more awareness and education about chemistry in general and the chemical industry. They also provide free lesson plans…
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