Parking a Fuel Tanker..............

I'm not a trucker so I have no firsthand experience with this situation. However, from a business perspective, I don't think parking it at a closed K Mart without permission is a good idea - especially a tanker (that is likely to spook people). The store may be closed but somebody still owns and manages the property.

When I was researching expeditiing I was looking at the same dilemma and a lot of experienced people said they would contact local businesses and pay a small monthly fee to park on their lot over night (but those were Sprinter vans - not tankers). So I guess my point is make sure you get permission.

 

Yes definatly permission , I have a friend who drives dry van , he parks his at a local ball field w/ written permission from the local fire chief ? Beings that hazmat is kinda the fire dept. Area ? The only down side notwould be if he decides he don't want the liability ANYWHEAR in his town , so u may not want to tip your hand ? You may check at a local towing yard/ impound lot ? Some of these might rent you a spot on a monthly basis ? And they are generally secure and or manned 24/7 ect.just a few thoughts.

 

Fuel is HazMat. You can not just park in empty lot. Has to be secure unless you have been to tank wash and can prove it. Still full of vapor and normally a very small amount of product. A bomb waiting to go off. Make sure it is locked inside a fence. If not well lit and well traveled I would go elsewhere. Gas Hauler can tell you exactly what you need to do.

 

You cannot leave a fuel tanker "unattended", unless it is in a secure location, read the regulations. Even if you stop for coffee, the unit needs to be in a position where you can "keep an eye" on it.

 

LOL! I've HEARD "Uptalk"...but this is the first time I've ever read it. http://grammar.about.com/od/tz/g/uptalkterm.htm

No Mods...this is not a knock on grammar...just a really interesting observation.

 

an mt tanker with fumes in it is more dangerous than one that is loaded.good luck in finding a spot.try checking with a fuel depot about leaving it there and commute with your personal vechicle

 

What is an "MT Tanker" ???????

 

"MT" is empty

 

Some guys park at various transfer station several companies and myself park at a tanker sales and repair shop. Has to be in a secure area.