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Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place

  • Written by Michael F. Gorman, Professor of Business Analytics and Operations Management, University of Dayton
Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in placeHazardous materials regulations make sure that the vehicles carrying them have the right labels. Miguel Perfectti/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Ever wonder what those colorful signs with symbols and numbers on the backs of trucks mean? They’re just one visible part of a web of regulations that aim to keep workers and the environment safe while...

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