Placarded tanker load into canada, does it need washed in canada?

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  1. Silmarillion

    Silmarillion Bobtail Member

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    So i have recently picked up a placarded load going from usa into canada. Can i re enter usa with residue from the delivery or do i have to get washed out at a tank wash in canada so i can be clean and dry.

    It’s been awhile but i have done a few non placard loads to canada and i only remember the usa entry asking if i was empty.

    i work for a smaller company and don’t know if they really know the requirements. I’m guessing the tank wash in Canada would be more expensive. So they are going to be motivated to just tell me to “try it” “maybe” “probably”

    and i have dealt with this at a previous small company and there take on batteries.
    I really don’t want to risk my cdl with this but i can’t find and answer with google or searching on the forum.

    So would border/costums have an issue with this? The product was made in the usa and the residual is not getting delivered. It’s getting cleaned.
     
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  3. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Road Train Member

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    I only hauled compressed gas in to Canada,and empty trailers,placarded both full and empty.On your paperwork it should say you are bringing an empty trailer back.
    They knew I was empty coming back but they always ask.I don't know about washing the trailer after unloading,unless that normally is done with every load of that type of product.
     
  4. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    No, it doesn’t need to be washed out. I haul waste in and residue out daily.
     
  5. Silmarillion

    Silmarillion Bobtail Member

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    Thank you for your quick replies,
    i really appreciate it.
     
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  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Just make sure you have an original or copy of the loaded BOL to verify what that residue is. Obviously, you are empty, but still HazMat.
     
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