Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Top Twenty Cargo Tank Facility Violations - 2010
No surprise that 'Failing to include all required information on test/inspection report' is still the number one violation of cargo tank facilities. To see the latest updates look at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/hazmat/Top-Twenty-Cargo-Tank-Facility-Violations.aspx#2010
Polar receives lean approval
As we reported here first, Polar had asked US DOT for a special permit to use duplex stainless steel materials in an application earlier this year. Now it looks like they have received approval to use the material per a PHMSA special permit document. These materials are not normally authorized in for DOT400 series tanks in 178.345-2 materials of construction but Brenner had been given authority to use similar materials for their Lean Duplex product trailers. A link to the full permit is listed here http://phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/SPA_App/OfferDocuments/SP14573_2009090485.pdf
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Polar embraces duplex-ity
Friday, June 18, 2010 - Matt Hazzard "Safety Sleuth"
It looks like Polar Tank Trailer of Holdingford, MN will be the next manufacture to incorporate the use of duplex stainless
steel in DOT-400 series tank trailers. Permit application 14573-M, published in the Federal Register on May 28, 2010, noted Polar’s request to “authorize the use of an alternative duplex stainless steel” material. Following Brenner Tank LLC’s introduction of the idea some three years ago in an effort to out-run the vertically rising metal prices and with their second version now rolling out, Polar has given chase.
It looks like Polar Tank Trailer of Holdingford, MN will be the next manufacture to incorporate the use of duplex stainless
steel in DOT-400 series tank trailers. Permit application 14573-M, published in the Federal Register on May 28, 2010, noted Polar’s request to “authorize the use of an alternative duplex stainless steel” material. Following Brenner Tank LLC’s introduction of the idea some three years ago in an effort to out-run the vertically rising metal prices and with their second version now rolling out, Polar has given chase.Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Monday, June 07, 2010
Safety checks didn't follow special hazmat permits
article discusses the new re-direction of the US DOT and their needs to start over with permit processes for some 30,000 haz-mat carriers.Friday, June 04, 2010
Mineta Transportation Institutes' Report States the Obvious
The recent research and findings report of the Mineta Transportation Institute for the Department of Homeland Security is 95 pages of industry known "...duh" information. If your fleet has a solid Security Plan
with training and enforcement, you are likely well ahead of these findings. It still doesn't hurt to revisit this information and refresh some of the obvious information and you may even be reminded of something you have not been implementing.
If your drivers are conscience of their surroundings and practice treating your equipment like its their new Porsche
(don't leave it unlocked while unattended, don't leave it running while unattended, keep a tight lip on their commodity and trip information, etc), you will make it less attractive for your tanker to be stolen and the hot story on all the local and cable news outlets.
with training and enforcement, you are likely well ahead of these findings. It still doesn't hurt to revisit this information and refresh some of the obvious information and you may even be reminded of something you have not been implementing.If your drivers are conscience of their surroundings and practice treating your equipment like its their new Porsche
(don't leave it unlocked while unattended, don't leave it running while unattended, keep a tight lip on their commodity and trip information, etc), you will make it less attractive for your tanker to be stolen and the hot story on all the local and cable news outlets. Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Tanker Truck Catches Fire On I-75
1 Lane Remains Closed In Marion County
OCALA, Fla. -A tanker truck carrying nearly 9,000 gallons of fuel erupted into flames on Interstate 75 in Marion County early Saturday morning.
Tanker Truck Overturns, Explodes On 91-Freeway
CORONA, Calif. (KNX 1070 NEWSRDIO) -- Traffic finally began returning to normal late Friday after a massive tieup caused when a tanker truck overturned and exploded on the eastbound Riverside (91) Freeway near the Corona (71) Expressway.
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Fuel Truck Crash Results In Big Mess
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mha_-9hORUw
A tanker truck crash and fuel spill shut down eastbound Interstate 80 near snowy Donner Summit on Wednesday morning.
A tanker truck crash and fuel spill shut down eastbound Interstate 80 near snowy Donner Summit on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Are you using the correct Normal Vent?
You may be completely unaware of some of the little things that can cause problems with your tank and put you out of compliance. To be honest, there are many seasoned Registered Inspectors that do not pick up on some of these small items and pass tanks that are out of spec.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Special permit cancelled for FRP tanks built under SP-9166
Mar 17, 2010 11:11 AM http://bulktransporter.com
Tank trailers constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) under SP-9166 are no longer allowed to transport hazardous materials, according to a Safety Advisory issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Chemical Spill Closes Part Of I-80
Dec 30, 2009 7:43 pm US/Eastern http://kdka.com
CLINTONVILLE (KDKA) ― -
- Venango County 911 tells KDKA-TV the tanker, carrying a corrosive material they believe is a derivative of hydrofluoric acid, split in half.
KDKA
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Driver in tanker truck accident will not be charged
Posted: Jan 25, 2010 10:51 AM EST
Updated: Jan 26, 2010 1:05 PM EST
By Jeff Rivenbark - WBTV
GASTON COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - A tanker truck loaded with gasoline overturned in Gaston County Monday morning after another driver pulled out into the path of the truck.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers
DOT 14-10 http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Contact: USDOT Public Affairs
Tel: 202-366-4570
U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September.
“We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” said
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Contact: USDOT Public Affairs
Tel: 202-366-4570
U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat distracted driving since the Secretary convened a national summit on the issue last September.
“We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe,” said
Tanker Truck Flips, Explodes, Closes LI Expressway
Jan 24, 2010 12:17 am US/Eastern http://wcbstv.com/local/lie.tanker.fire.2.1444370.html
Cleanup Underway; Westbound Lanes Re-opened, Eastbound Traffic Diverted At Exit 46
Accident Closed Expressway In Both Directions For Hours At The Nassau-Suffolk County Line
MELVILLE, N.Y (CBS) ―A fuel truck flipped and exploded on New York's Long Island Expressway on Saturday morning, killing the driver and creating a fireball seen for miles.
The heavily trafficked highway that connects the suburbs to New York City was closed in both directions for
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