BOE Hompage

The Bureau of Explosives

The Bureau of Explosives (BOE) is a unique membership organization dedicated to helping carriers, shippers, and container manufacturers continually improve hazardous materials transportation safety.

Formed in 1907 by the railroad industry to serve as a self-policing agency to advance the safe transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles, the BOE actually developed the first hazardous materials safety rules, which were later adopted and expanded upon by the Interstate Commerce Commission and later the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

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We are also engaged in multifaceted inspection activities to ensure compliance with AAR Interchange Rules & Specifications under the Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices and the Code of Federal Regulations 49 series. Our inspectors evaluate the processes/practices insomuch as freight car components are manufactured, reconditioned and/or repaired to rectify deficiencies in production procedures, quality controls and component samplings through modifications to AAR mandated industry-wide quality assurance standards. Inspectors assist in education of personnel in the field who are performing day-to-day operations and give advice for the improvement or correction of repair procedures.

For more information about the Bureau of Explosives please email us at BOE@aar.com.

Consulting Services

For Information on services the BOE can provide please call:

Telephone:        719-584-0749
Fax:                 719-584-7151
Mobile:             719-250-8768
E-Mail:             BOE@aar.com

Transportation Technology Center, Inc.

55500 DOT Road, Pueblo, CO 81001

Telephone: +1-719-584-0750 Fax: 719-584-0711 General Information: ttci_marketing@ttci.aar.com