Is un2794 wet battery filled with acid consider a hazmat load??

Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Magicautocenter, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. Magicautocenter

    Magicautocenter Bobtail Member

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    i got a load today that says in the BOL UN 2794 wetbatteries filled with acid. The broker assured me its a non hazmat load, but i am not trusting the broker. Can anyone help.
     
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  3. Gearjammin' Penguin

    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    If it has a UN number, it's hazmat. Your broker is lying.
     
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  4. Magicautocenter

    Magicautocenter Bobtail Member

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    Thanks thats what I thought. Its got a UN NUMBER ITS 100 % Hazmat????
     
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    flood Road Train Member

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    If your going from the battery company like Johnson controls and going to a place like Toyota then NOT HASMAT and no placards required.. I did it all the time.. also did forklift batteries.....

    The bol need to say EXCEPT on it
     
  6. CruzControhl

    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    What you need is an exemption letter...it is hazmat, but when packaged and loaded according to certain regulations placards are not required.
     
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  7. CruzControhl

    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    Do be cautious while driving...no hard braking or hard/sharp turns.
     
  8. Magicautocenter

    Magicautocenter Bobtail Member

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    But can i loaded even if i am not hazmat certified or any hazmat permits?
     
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  9. CruzControhl

    CruzControhl Light Load Member

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    If you get or have an exemption letter you Will be fine, still drive cautious.
    If a hazmat endorsement or placards are required sometimes they ask if you have the endorsement. If placards are required dont take it without the endorsement.
     
  10. Magicautocenter

    Magicautocenter Bobtail Member

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    Thats a big 10-4.. thanks for the help and quick response.
     
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  11. Magicautocenter

    Magicautocenter Bobtail Member

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    I ended up calling my fmcsa office and i talk to an officer that told me that as long as the batteries are secure or strap down there exempt. If one battery becomes loose them it became hazmat.
     
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