IRT

I've pulled one hazmat load out of FL to NJ. It was citrus oil so not really dangerous. Just need to make sure to stop at railroad tracks and avoid tunnels and restricted roads. Can't really say the extra few CPM made any difference.

I screwed up by removing the placards once I was empty, didn't know they had to stay on until tank got washed.

 

Definitely got to follow that fuel tanker protocol when you're hauling that. Of course with all the food-stuffs we haul, it's pretty easy for those steps to lapse if one isn't careful. I only become abreast of the knowledge when it comes time to renew my HAZMat. Read that section of the book for a week, then blaze that re-up test.

 

Have to admit I am guilty of hammering the practice tests just enough to pass the hazmat test. I have very little knowledge of actual hazmat regs. Luckily for me the shipper had all the correct paperwork and did all the placards.

If I were doing hazmat regularly I would insist on proper employer training.

 

Glad it's working out for you. No major complaints?

 

Keep a copy of your BOL on the dash till you get that washout too.

 

You could start a whole new thread just on the flip flop crew! You'll get a bunch of responses from angry flip floppers defending their right to be comfortable.
In all seriousness though, we're glad you're ok. Trucking can be dangerous.