Thursday, April 7, 2011

Trucking execs meet, discuss hazmat security issues

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Over a 100 trucking executives met Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway to discuss anti-terrorism issues as they relate to hazardous materials trucking. Panelists included representatives from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Panelists encouraged extensive background checks on drivers and vigilance against the suspicious transportation of materials to and from odd locations.

The conference was hosted by Odyssey Logistics & Technology, a national company which coordinates chemical shipments.