Starting new job in Ops with chemical tank co. Please help me learn what I need to know.

There's various trailers all firdifferent applications. Acid tankers are typically non-insulated, but there are acid based products (i.e. caustic) that need to be transported in an insulated trailer because they freeze below 50F. Some chemicals can't be hauled in stainless tanks, some can't be hauled in aluminum tanks. Every tank has to be able to accommodate the product's weight per gallon, and the PH level of that product.

Generally for chemicals, a 5-5,500 gallon tank is okay to use, but for heavier materials a smaller trailer is better just for tare weight reduction and a smoother ride (less sloshing). No sense putting 3,000 gallons in a 5,500 gallon trailer when you could fit 3,300 gallons into a 4,000 gallon trailer.

Familiarize yourself with the "no hazmat" routes so if someone asks you for directions, you can at least tell them which routes NOT to take.

That's all I can really think of, I saw a list of chemical tankers and their DOT assigned numbers a while back, I'll see if I can find it again for you

 

Absolutely. They'll know what trailers go where

 

Differences between a 407 tank and a 307 tank (How they vent)

Most customers, if not all want a CoA, tanks need either previous product or washout slip before hitting highway.
Stuff like that?

 

go do a driver training course for tanks.

maybe even drive a heavy ,partially loaded one. tanker yankin' is a whole new ballgame.

then you will know what you're asking your drivers to do.

 

You'll also have to make sure you assign the driver a center or rear unloader, based on the customer's needs. You need to know about different tank washing types. Most of this the customer will let you know. Oh, and learn to assign drivers 800+ mile runs with 24 hours or less to get there.