DOT info help

Lenny5160 · 07-31-2018, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing

If your not hazmat compliant fuel must be in no more than 4 dot approved 5 gal containers that are secured.

The misinformation continues...

The rule for hazardous Materials of Trade is no more than 440 lbs total. For flammable liquids (fuel), it must be in containers of 8 gallons or less.

John DiBartolomeo · 08-01-2018, 08:38 AM

As I've stated before, the rules are as "Clear As Mud," regardless of what anyone tells you. Best advice: Get a CDL.Keep a log book. Don't need a ELD if you drive less than eight days in a rolling 30 day period. Not sure if you mentioned it, but if the truck and/or trailer is registered in a company name rather than personal, you could have a problem.

Best advice #2: If you get pulled over, regardless of the instance, they're right and you're wrong. You could argue it but it's best to respect the badge. You could argue it later before a court of law, but at the scene, you'll only make things worse. Trust me on that one, I know all too well.

Bottom line: It's not as prevalent an issue as some make it out to be. Get on down the road and enjoy life. I should be the one to talk, but it's true.

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08-01-2018, 08:38 AM	#2
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Re: DOT info help As I've stated before, the rules are as "Clear As Mud," regardless of what anyone tells you. Best advice: Get a CDL.Keep a log book. Don't need a ELD if you drive less than eight days in a rolling 30 day period. Not sure if you mentioned it, but if the truck and/or trailer is registered in a company name rather than personal, you could have a problem. Best advice #2: If you get pulled over, regardless of the instance, they're right and you're wrong. You could argue it but it's best to respect the badge. You could argue it later before a court of law, but at the scene, you'll only make things worse. Trust me on that one, I know all too well. Bottom line: It's not as prevalent an issue as some make it out to be. Get on down the road and enjoy life. I should be the one to talk, but it's true. __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com