USDOT

Here's a twist..... The US DOT Inspectors were at the railhead today inspecting hazmat loads. 2 of them pulled me aside and checked my stuff.

Dressed in plain clothes but wearing the hardhats with the US DOT logo and emblem they ran a full check on me while outbound with an empty tank. I asked who they were since they had no badge or uniform and they replied that they were hazmat inspectors checking hazmat goods across the rail. ( psst, it's not on the rail bud, this is a truck )

They checked my DOT Hazmat registration, license, med card, ERG guide and shipping papers. They examined the tank for placarding and test dates. They carried a log and wrote everything down.

Might all be routine but I've never seen them before........... you??

 

Thanks, no, no ID visible but they were working the gates right in front of the rail employees. Not likely a ruse and your right. I should have demanded ID.

The situation really didn't allow allot of bull. Trucks were backed up in both directions trying to access the rail. ( not because of me, just lots of trucks ) and it was after 5PM, again no excuse, just a factor in just how much sheet you want to start. Don't know what their powers were but the perceived threat of being barred from the facility did cross my mind. Sometimes it's better to humor Mr.LEO IMO.