yeah sky knew that part I'm still a tanker yanker, my question was the way it sounded was we needed to keep a copy of the BOL even after we've dropped the trailer (be it for another driver to relay or after unloaded at the tank wash) We (being Schneider National Bulk Carriers) either turn in all BOL/other paperwork in a trip pack when we check the trailer in for wash, or we leave all the paperwork with the trailer/fuel desk at our OCs/drop yards if it's a relay. I had thought it said we had to keep a copy of the BOL forever.

 

"rcso"... I understand where you were coming from now.

Actually, once the tank is "gone" or "washed out".... I wouldn't want to have any of the old paperwork on hand.... nor would I want to have excess placards anywhere in the tractor.

What I would be concerned about.....is in the event of an accident, the presence of old BOL's/placards could mislead "first responders" as to what is in the tank. Also, presence of old BOL's/placards while pulling a tank that is loaded....if the tractor is checked out and these items are seen, could cause some "misunderstandings"....and take some time to square away. Easier not to have the stuff around.

The only big concern is that anytime you drop a "dirty tank" on a yard, where it is not being washed...a copy of the BOL or a TO that lists the prior cargo must be with the tank when it is moved to show what kind of residue is in it.

 

not quite accurate, they have to be within easy reach while driving and either on the drivers seat or in the drivers door pocket when out of the truck
they can either be at the top or tabbed so they are easily recognized, the best way is to keep them on top and keep them in the drivers door pouch all the time, that way you dont forget. this is on the hazmat test so you need to know it

 

thats the answer i was looking for. thanks

 

One thing I should point out, is that the answer I gave really applies to a single shipment, be it a full van/reefer load of the same product, or a tanker load of the same product. In that event the one BOL you have is on top of all others.

HOWEVER, if you are pulling a mixed load of products in a van/reefer, or even a tanker (say a 3 holer) then you have a different situation.

I know when I pulled loads of mixed LTL in a TL situation there would be more than one kind of hazmat or even just one. In that event the BOL for that or those items would be "tabbed" and placed in the master envelope for the entire shipment. They were tabbed with RED tabs so they could be readily spotted by anyone looking for them, be it DOT, or first responders. The "tabbing" is a DOT requirement in a mixed shipment.