An article published in USA Today pointed out that nearly half of the serious hazardous materials spills in transportation go unreported to the government, leaving investigators without data to identi

The EPA classifies spilled fuel as hazardous waste.

Fuel spills and other releases of hazardous or regulated materials, even in small quantities, can turn into expensive incidents for the spill generator who is not adequately prepared

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Truck accidents are big news when they tie up traffic for hours while emergency crews deal with diesel fuel and hazardous chemicals leaking from the vehicle.

Any spill requiring environmental cleanup is an expensive proposition.

The key to staying out of trouble with environmental regulatory authorities is in knowing which reports you owe to whom after accidental releases of fuel, spent solvents, cleaning materials, toxic che

The ninth carrier of the morning backs up to the receiving dock. His trailer sports the familiar black and white, Class 8 “Corrosives” placard.

An environmental release resulting from a vehicle accident or a spill at a fixed facility requiring emergency cleanup can set off a complicated and potentially expensive chain of events for the spill generator. Laws defining liability provide that a party involved in an activity is legally responsible for damages resulting from that activity, regardless of who is at fault, explains Tom Moses, president and founder of Spill Center, a leading nationwide specialist in spill support and environmental claims management.