Transporting 500 gallon fuel tanks

Are the tanks themselves placarded?

 

Good question. Under 26k doesn't require it. But that hazmat (or not) puts a different spin on things.

 

I always thought the rule was anything under 1000 pounds didnt require placards. Anything 1001 pounds or more it had to be pacarded. I have never hauled hazmat so i have no idea if this is true or not

 

For the most part yes. Some exemptions are out there though. Like I know full sized fuel trucks have to be placarded even empty. Thats because of the fumes, they can still explode.
It requires a washout ticket to run without placards.
I just dont know if that's all tanks, or over a specific size.

My suggestion for the op is to call or stop at a scale house and ask.

 

The tanks are over 119 gallons thus they require placards and you would need a hazmat endorsement.

 

...and don't forget the tanker endorsement, too, if you're hauling more than 1 of them and they aren't empty. 119 gallon individual capacity and 1000 gallon total capacity triggers the requirement...so a single tank you'd be fine without...but add a 2nd or 3rd and you'd better have the tank endorsement. If the tanks are empty (or just residual contents), you'd be OK without the endorsement...but partially filled and you'll need it.

 

They are HazMat until washed out. Must be placarded. Must have HazMat endorsement.

 

Yup...Haz Mat and Tank required.....