Tanker endorsement

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MG3, May 3, 2021.

  1. MG3

    MG3 Bobtail Member

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    Do I need a tanker endorsement to tow away a empty tanker?
     
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  3. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Pretty sure it depends on if it's that type of unit that needs to be placarded all the time or if when empty it runs no placards
     
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  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yes.
     
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  5. ncdriver1

    ncdriver1 Road Train Member

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    Are you working for a towing company? If you are then no you do not need the endorsement.
     
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  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    You couldn't tow a just purchased empty trailer cross country?
     
  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    No......

    the towing company carve out I hadn’t heard........
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Great question. Waiting for the answer.
     
  9. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I would say yes but just a guess.
    Otherwise anyone who was without a tank endorsement would be legal half the time, or when empty anyhow.
     
  10. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    Me having a tanker endorsement I don’t believe a empty washed food grade tanker would be a problem .


    Now a tanker that is unwashed and has a history of hauling plac carded materials is a whole different story .
     
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  11. TNSquire

    TNSquire Medium Load Member

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    Be safe about it, and proactive.
    15 bucks and a test at the dmv gets you the tank endorsement.
    Spend the hour to do it, and cover your behind.
     
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