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(computerized) voice-over-phone, or directly to the customer’s computer or password-controlled web pages. “I could see everything on-screen in my office,’’ Love said. “We could give each branch office passwords to see only their tanks. We could even give their customers each a password to see their own tanks.’’ This leap forward, says Love, “helped us schedule trucks, and to know what was needed, and how much,” at destination tanks – avoiding risky, expensive guessing. Remote data, he adds, “helped us predict” when tanks would run low. Landline setups, however, could be problematic when it came to finding usable phone lines or running new ones, Love said. One alternative for multi-tank sites was the emerging internet. Tank monitors with Ethernet can tie into a local area network (LAN) at the tank farm. The LAN connects via one landline to the internet, combining a whole tank farm’s signals. That slashes monthly phone bills. Thus internet-connected, operators could visit, say, Australia, and still watch their tanks through password-protected internet links. Today tanks far from landlines can report through solar-powered satellite communicators, which shoot signals into space where satellites bounce them back to ground stations’ internet or phone lines. Power-hungry satellite communicators, however, challenge the best solar panels and batteries. As cell phones – and the cellular telecom network – have expanded to nearly every corner of America, monitors emerged with cellular modems, communicating over-the-air with cell towers. Remote-monitor setups became simpler and more reliable. Cellular monitors mounted to the truck. The scrubber, a dry granular substance, reacts chemically with have lower monthly bills (less than a cell phone) and need far less power than satellite communicators. Some use only batteries. Solar power recharges others. AC power remains an option, especially for frequent reporting. That’s remote-monitoring today. At multi-tank sites, some monitors use low-cost, low-power local RF/WiFi radios, transmitting tank data to a nearby main monitor’s single cellular modem. That modem gathers data from all tanks, combining them into one cellular signal, cutting not only initial monitor costs, but monthly phone bills as well. Remote Monitoring Payoff: Distributors and pickup services save on workload, fuel consumption, equipment wear-and-tear, and risk (accidents, insurance costs). Chuck Solander, of Ohio cryogenic distributor O.E.Meyer, said it “saves a lot on fuel on big runs. Instead of sending a truck 100 miles to a tank that’s over half-full, we can schedule timely shipments to tanks in groups.’’ Remote monitors boost business. Customers appreciate timely service, and when they never need urgent resupply, they don’t ever need to consider other suppliers. Fluid consumers and producers profit from early warning of costly leaks, thefts or malfunctions. Many remote monitors can be programmed to report at specific times, from weekly to every few minutes. Less-frequent reporting extends battery life, and may reduce cell-phone bills. Some can be programmed to send alert signals when tanks reach certain customer-defined “critical’’ high or low levels, or even sudden or extreme changes. “Our monitors send an e-mail alert to a phone or computer when a tank drops below 25 percent,’’ preventing run-outs, Solander said. Monitors used by Texas oil field-supplier Mark Goleby warn when oil well tanks approach full. “So you can stay on top of that, getting trucks out to pick up so the well doesn’t have to shut down. That keeps the well producing... revenue,’’ Goleby said. At tank sites, monitors can drive relays for warning lights, horns, pumps, solenoid valves, and more. On-site (local) tank-quantity displays also are available. But the key value of remote tank monitors is letting you see, across time and space, what’s going on with destination tanks, without having to be there. This means your fleet only goes where and when it is needed with the right product, just in time. (Gerald Rues, MSEE, is chief executive and chief engineer at Electronic Sensors Inc. He can be reached at either http://leveldevil.com or 800-886-2511.) (Remote tank monitors continued from page 1) (Vac trucks continued on page 19) Vac trucks require focus on safety Three years ago in British Columbia, oil and gas field service workers were unloading liquid hazardous waste from a pup tank into an open hopper at a hazardous waste processing facility. The pup tank was connected to a vacuum truck. Flammable gas and vapor were released into the atmosphere and were able to enter the truck engine’s air intake system. Because the truck’s engine had been left running, the concentrated airborne gas and vapor ignited and caused a flash fire. One worker suffered serious burn injuries. Vacuum trucks are used extensively in the oil and gas industry to clean up and carry waste material. These products, often hydrocarbons, can release hazardous vapors and gases, and the off-gases can cause unconsciousness, serious injury or death. Stringent procedures must be put in place aimed at ensuring trucks are well maintained and operators are not only thoroughly trained but also understand the importance of constant vigilance to changing environmental conditions. Vacuum trucks are tank trucks equipped with a high-powered vacuum pump that sucks up solids, fluids, sludge or slurry at high speed through a hose. In the oil patch, their central task is to clean up waste – contaminated soil and water, pipeline spills or the residue settled out at the bottom of a tank, which may include sand or paraffin wax – and transport it to a disposal site. Another major use is hydro-vacuuming – the use of pressurized water to excavate and evacuate soil. In the oil industry, most vacuum trucks, called “combo vacs,” are equipped with hot water pressure washers that use steam to clean equipment, wash well heads, wash out tanks and clean up spills. Others also have a scrubber hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and “scrubs” the explosive gases out of a product. A range of hazards Vacuum truck operators in the oil and gas industry face a range of hazards, said Budd Phillips, manager of prevention field services for Fort St. John at WorkSafeBC. One of the biggest risks is exposure to toxic gases. Workers are handling liquids that are toxic and corrosive, and dangerous fumes are released from the liquid waste of oil and gas wells as it is sucked up into the truck. One such gas is H2S, which in low levels can cause eye irritation, nausea and dizziness and in high levels can cause unconsciousness or death. Sometimes a chemical unexpectedly mixes with another to produce a harmful substance. For example, when hydrochloric acid is added to the residue of other products in a tank it can release fumes, which can be lethal. Many of these vapors are also highly flammable and can produce fire or explosions. Combustible gases sometimes build up around vacuum operations. In other cases, product loaded in the truck may release flammable gases due to agitation during transportation. “Then, when you go to dispose of it, you open up the hatch and you pour it out. If it’s not a controlled scenario with proper monitoring and the truck shut off, fires and explosions can occur,” Phillips said. “We’ve seen some catastrophic injuries where workers suffered life-altering burns from explosions when they were operating vac trucks.” Moreover, workers who must go inside oil tanks to clean them are essentially entering a confined space, which is particularly hazardous because of possible toxic chemical residue. Vacuum truck work often requires people to work with substances under pressure: If a suction line carrying a hazardous product ruptures, any workers standing nearby may be sprayed. Other risks stem from the need to work with hot water, which can leave workers burned or scalded. Vac truck operators also contend with extreme weather conditions and, because work continues around the clock, they often work in the dark with limited lighting. The tanks on the trucks themselves can also be dangerous, Phillips said. The very large, heavy lids can hurt and crush workers. Drilling rig work involves long hours, so operators need to stay attentive to hours of service and avoid fatigue. Finally, driving presents risks. “One of the highest risks in the oil and gas industry is driving from one workplace to another,” he said. 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In order to have a picture of how this equipment can become potentially lethal when misused, listed below are some real life stories of workers who encountered near-death experiences when operating this powerful vehicle: • Vacuumed Limb: A vacuum truck operator had already begun extracting debris when the hose encountered a blockage. The worker manually removed the blockage with his arm. However, he did not turn the equipment off while removing the obstruction. When the debris that was stuck dislodged, the pressure that had built up in the hose removed the worker’s limb by the greater vacuum power before the worker could remove it. • Toxic Fume Mishap: Three vacuum truck workers were removing wastewater from a well. The workers did not know that the storage tank of the truck contained sludge that did not mix well with water. As the workers extracted the wastewater, it combined with the sludge inside the tank and caused a chemical reaction that generated toxic fumes. One of the crew members became disoriented while another completely passed out from the toxic gas. Thankfully, one was able to seek medical assistance before something more serious happened. These accidents were not caused by poor design. In fact, vacuum trucks are equipped with numerous safety features designed to protect the workers. However, accidents still occur due to the lack of knowledge on the part of operators regarding work-site safety hazards as well as a lack of proper implementation of safety features. Important Safety Guidelines: • Use Only Certified Vacuum Truck Operators: Due to the variety of liquids that vacuum trucks handle, every operator should know the proper way of handling various types of liquids in the safest manner possible. Only proper training and certification can provide these workers with the knowledge they need to operate the equipment safely and under all conditions. • Use Personal Protective Equipment: During training, some of the important knowledge that operators learn about is the proper way to use personal protective equipment such as personal alarms and air-supplied respirators. Workers must also learn the hazards involved in handling toxic fluids and the possibility of a gas explosion. Equally important, they need to learn how to respond if such an emergency should arise. • Conduct a Pre-operation Inspection: Before taking the vehicle on the road, it is important for operators to conduct a thorough inspection of the vehicle to ensure that all of its components are in good operating condition. They should inspect every part of the equipment from top to bottom. • Carefully Check Vacuum Components: The vacuuming components of the vehicle should also be checked daily. Operators should be sure that all removable components are in place, all water tanks are full, and no crack or puncture (Safety critical continued from page 1) transported and such information is extremely useful to emergency responders in the event of an incident involving a hazardous material and how they must proceed if something happens to the vehicle bearing them. More than one million shipments containing hazardous materials are made each day in the United States. Placarding is important for the overwhelming majority of them. Here is some information on the federal regulations and rules regarding placarding requirements. 1. When Do Placarding Requirements Apply? Sub-part F of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) outlines the placarding requirements that hazmat shippers must follow. According to Section 172.500, this sub-part applies specifically to each person who offers for transportation or transports any hazardous material subject to 49 CFR’s hazardous materials regulations. Section 172.506 also states that if a vehicle transporting dangerous goods on the road does not have them, the operators is responsible for providing the necessary hazmat placards. In most cases, each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle, or rail car containing any quantity of a hazardous material must be placarded on each side and each end with the type of placards specified by the U.S. DOT. When a transport vehicle or freight container contains less than 1,001 pounds of aggregate gross weight of hazardous materials, placards are not required. 2. When Do the Regulations For Placarding Not Apply? Naturally, exceptions do exist for placarding and other hazardous material transportation requirements. People classify dangerous goods into nine distinct classes (some with further subdivisions) based on the specific hazards they present. Placards must show the class of the goods being transported. Hazardous materials placarding requirements delineated under Section 172.500 (b) do not apply to: 1. Infectious substances 2. Hazardous materials classed as ORM-D 3. Hazardous materials authorized by the regulations to be offered for transportation as a limited quantity when identified as such on a shipping paper 4. Hazardous materials prepared in accordance with § 173.13 (Placarding continued from page 1) (Safety critical continued on page 22) (Placarding continued on page 22) Trucks winning back freight from rail Last year rail intermodel took away loads from over-the-road trucking, but now the pendulum is swinging back the other direction. Diesel prices are dropping, which makes dry van transportation more attractive and reduces the cost advantage of rail intermodal for domestic freight. Most of the industry is well aware of the role of fuel in routing decisions, but there are some new variables to consider when considering a tradeoff between transportation modes. All truckload segments have adapted to the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) by now, and capacity is no longer much of a factor in routing decisions. Diesel costs are becoming the primary concern again, as the steady decline in prices at the pump have led to a shift of loads from domestic intermodal back to over-the-road (OTR) trucks. Rail intermodal service has improved in recent years, providing better handling, speed, reliability, consistency, and even tracking. But it’s still the preferred mode only for bulk commodities and other heavy cargo that can’t be moved cost-effectively by truck. Now that fuel surcharges are reduced, there are fewer reasons to bypass the convenience and the relative speed of truckload transportation. 2018 switch to intermodal was prompted by capacity, not cost Fuel was not the primary consideration last year, as truck capacity became extremely tight due to a surge in demand and the implementation of ELDs. Spot van prices rose by over 30 percent and it became increasingly difficult to find a truck at any price. For the first time, capacity, not cost, was the primary reason for traffic managers to switch from OTR to domestic intermodal. Their thought process: “I can’t find a truck and it has to move. Cost is not the issue. If it can be picked up, moved and delivered by a domestic intermodal service provider, just give them the load.’’ The additional demand gave domestic intermodal new pricing power that was unrelated to the price of diesel. Diesel price reduction makes OTR truckload more attractive The consumer economy continues to grow, and the industrial economy is stable, so demand remains steady. But with diesel falling from $3.35 a gallon at the end of October 2018 to just under $3 now, the breakeven point on the OTR-to-intermodal tradeoff has gone from under 650 miles to more than 700 miles. The cost of fuel is the biggest factor that determines the gap between the cost of rail miles and the cost of OTR miles. Domestic intermodal is only cheaper than trucking if the rail miles are cheap enough to offset the added costs of drayage and handling. When fuel costs rise, that drives the breakeven point down. For every 5-cent change in the price of a gallon of diesel, the breakeven in length of haul changes by eight miles. For example, at $1.25 per gallon you might as well move your freight by truck on lengths of haul up to 1,000 miles in most lanes. By the time diesel reaches $3.75, that tradeoff makes sense at 600 miles. (written by Donald Broughton for DATS) 16 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I FEBRUARY 2019 www.TankTransport.com
it should be remembers that fracking means water, and water is one of the heaviest substances on earth. That fact limits the volume that a water tanker or vacuum tanker can carry. Therefore innovation is the key to overcoming the confines of water’s weight. 3. Tankers with aluminum tanks can carry more water then tankers with steel tanks. Aluminum allows for a 17-percent increase in payload over steel. Aluminum also minimizes chemical reactions such as rusting. Variety and diversification are also key in separating everyday vacuum operators from industry leaders. Dry, wet or both as options for a vacuum truck means that truck is positioned properly to expand its footprint in the old and gas industry. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Natural gas production is expected to continue growing this year – due entirely to the expansion of fracking technologies. Vacuum companies able to handle this increase without having to purchase a lot of new equipment will find themselves in an enviable position. To keep up with oil-field growth, a truck’s features are important. Vacuum and-or water trucks that are complete systems should be the first choice. Having the option to use the same cab for multiple trailers means economic savings for small and medium sized companies. Having the option to take an existing, fully owned, chassis and having a customized vacuum unit and tank built onto it would also save money for small and medium sized businesses. Options to look for include: • Ability to handle both wet and dry product. • Custom tool boxes • Choice for pumping systems, air-cooled versus water-cooled. • Oil-field bumpers • Customizable features that match your business needs. Every company is different. Some aspects of doing business are identical, but what propels one business over the other is the ability to capitalize on opportunities that are not the status quo. Manufacturing and Servicing For 30 Years Ask About Our Leasing Availability! Our engineers in the design department will work with your company to build the custom tank that you need. Call us or come visit us at our Boyd, Texas location! Contact Us Today 800-354-5886 • 800-345-7952 Fax: 940-433-2092 Sales: [email protected] Parts: [email protected] • DOT 406 Aluminum and Mild Steel Truck Tanks • Mounted Truck Tanks • Semi-Trailers We Build to Customer Specifications Call for Details and Pricing Full Service Parts and Repair Departments Youngs 9000 Gallon, 5-Compartment, (2) 24’ Hose Trays, RSS Suspension, Transport Trailer Youngs 4500 Gallon, 5-Compartment, Rear Delivery, Kenworth T880 Youngs 4500 Gallon, 4-Compartment, Side Delivery, Freightliner 114 SD (Profits continued from page 1) to without necessarily meaning to. Because of their talents, reliability, achievements, and other qualities, they have been entrusted with protecting employees, property, and the public from the risks posed by materials that have the potential to explode, set aflame, corrode steel, poison, and otherwise damage human health and the environment. Hazardous materials management is a huge responsibility, and those entrusted with it take it seriously. I’ve met dangerous goods professionals from all 50 states and from Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and China. I’ve spoken with hundreds more stationed across the globe. They are analysts, engineers, chemists, geologists, project managers, lab managers, plant supervisors, coordinators, specialists, technicians, and more. They hold various hard-earned certifications, licenses, and credentials, and they all share one thing in common: They’ve stumbled upon a field of great importance, one that impacts the safety and well-being of their employees, the public, and workers throughout the supply chain. Once these chosen few professionals enter the world of dangerous goods, most never leave. Who Are America’s Hazmat Shippers? Professionals who ship hazmat and hazardous waste perform a job that is integral to life on this planet, yet most of us never think about the work they do. Thanks to their dedication and in-depth expertise, we mostly don’t have to. For the uninitiated, dangerous goods professionals are involved in securing, shipping, transporting, or managing dangerous goods, called hazardous materials or hazmat by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). (‘Hazmat professionals continued from page 1) (Profits continued on page 25) (Hazmat professionals continued on page 18) Hazmat drivers must comply with rules Last year there were about 3,500 hazardous materials (hazmat) ground transportation incidents, records show. More than 3,100 of these incidents happened during highway transportation, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Office of Hazardous Material Safety. Anyone whose job entails offering or transporting hazardous materials by ground, as well as by air and by sea, is required to comply with all aspects of the regulations and do everything in her or his power to prevent any such incidents during normal conditions of transport. For this reason, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) requires hazardous materials shippers to undergo training. While this short article is no substitute for that, it will give some insights into the requirements for safety that hazmat employees must follow. Here is some basic advice on hazmat ground transportation. 1. Hazardous Materials Regulations The most important advice for anyone working with hazardous materials to follow is to comply with the relevant regulations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulations on handling hazardous materials for commerce are found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), specifically Parts 100 to 185. These are collectively known as the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). There are specific requirements for how every step of the process must be complied with, from classification, identification, packaging to marking and labeling as well as to the segregation requirements for storage and while loading a transport vehicle. It is imperative that anyone involved in the transport of hazardous materials know, understand and comply with them. It should be noted that the HMR covers all modes of shipping hazardous materials – not just by ground. This next section provides information specifically to hazmat ground transportation. 2. Hazmat Ground Transportation – Preventing Rollovers If your job as a hazmat employee will involve loading or operating the truck that will transport the hazardous materials, you need to be aware that an accident involving this vehicle, due to its contents, could have much more serious consequences than with other vehicles not transporting hazardous materials. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is keenly aware of this, which is why it provides additional training requirement for truck drivers to prevent rollovers. www.TankTransport.com FEBRUARY 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 17
(Hazmat professionals continued on page 21) in Washington, D.C., for several minutes in protest of over-regulation of the trucking industry. Black Smoke Matters is now asking truck drivers across the nation to join it on April 12 and shut down their trucks for the day. Specifically, the group has laid out the following platform for the protest: • Hours of service (HOS) reform “that makes sense for all.’’ • Training and safety standards for all drivers. • Parking availability: “Shippers and receivers taking too long during unloading.’’ • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standard in regulations and inspections: “They need to be on the same level across the board, no more self interpretations.’’ • Drivers’ voice for future regulation proposals: “There needs to be involvement from drivers before making new regulations.’’ The group’s mission statement on its website reads: “When any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it.” Emails to Black Smoke Matters for additional comment and information on the protest have not been returned. It is unclear how much momentum the movement has gained to date. FMCSA, under Ray Martinez, spent much of 2018 trying to connect with truck drivers and other industry participants. Martinez has spoken numerous times as events, including at the Mid-America Trucking Show, and took questions from drivers. “I’ve been charged by the president and secretary to look at regulations from top to bottom,” Martinez told the audience at Mid-America. “I can’t change the law, but I can look at regulations.” He noted that the introduction of electronic logging devices may have triggered another issue within hours-of-service regulations. To that end, the agency issued a preliminary notice seeking comment on proposed changes to hours-of-service rules. FMCSA is specifically considering: • Expanding the current 100 air-mile “short-haul” exemption from 12 hours on-duty to 14 hours on-duty, in order to be consistent with the rules for long-haul truck drivers. • Extending the current 14-hour on-duty limitation by up to two hours when a truck driver encounters adverse driving conditions; • Revising the current mandatory 30-minute break for truck drivers after eight-hours of continuous driving. • Reinstating the option for splitting up the required 10-hour off-duty rest break for drivers operating trucks that are equipped with a sleeper-berth compartment. In addition, the Advance Notice of Public Rule Making (ANPRM) seeks public comment and relevant data on two recently submitted petitions requesting regulatory relief from HOS rules (1) pertaining to the 14-hour on-duty limitation (filed by the Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association) and (2) pertaining to the 10-hour off-duty requirement (filed by TruckerNation). In an interview last year, Martinez said he was interested in learning more about the industry’s issues to see where the agency could act. “When people tell me they are on the clock and they are stuck when they say ‘I was there for three, five, six hours,’ well, I’m not sure how that happens, but I’m sure it does,” Martinez said. “Are there abusers of the systems? Were folks being put in that position on a regular basis? That is something we need to know.” (Strike continued from page 1) In the simplest terms, these materials come in nine hazard classes: explosives, compressed gases, flammables, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxic and infection substances, radioactives, corrosives, and “miscellaneous’’ hazards, including lithium batteries. In other words, it’s mostly stuff you can’t send through the mail. Except when you can, that is, as with limited amounts of some materials from nearly every class. Every rule has its exception; you learn this fast in the world of dangerous goods. Some of these exceptions, such as special rules for limited quantities of hazmat and “consumer commodities,’’ are crucial in delivering every day goods such as medicines, antifreeze, nail polish, cologne, aerosol cans, charcoal, lighters, and much more, reliably and at a cost we can afford. Dangerous goods management is a vocation in which the meaning of words matters. In an era in which reality itself often seems up for debate and concrete truths are hard to come by, this is no small thing. The day-to-day job of managing hazardous materials also requires and rewards an excruciating attention to detail. Hazmat exceptions and exclusions are just one example. From the required order of elements on the shipping paper to closure instructions for packaging to hazard labels with strict design standards, leaving out details is something hazmat professionals will not abide. They can’t afford to. Depending on the situation, missing a detail could lead to injured workers, a rejected shipment, a package leaking in transit, highway closures, emergency landings, response costs, future liability, civil penalties from U.S. DOT and other agencies, or worse. With DOT penalties for hazmat mistakes now above $78,000 per day, per violation, even small mistakes can be costly. What Does It Take to Be a Hazmat Professional? First, no worker – manager or not – may perform any function related to hazmat transport without the proper hazmat training. Under U.S. DOT regulations at 49 CFR 172, Subpart H, hazmat shipping professionals must complete a rigorous training program that addresses critical elements laid out by regulators. In addition, professionals must complete a full review of that training at least once every three years. Managing hazmat shipping takes the emotional muscle and managerial skills to keep warehouse shipping employees motivated, on task, and working safely. DG professionals are primarily responsible for protecting the employees under their supervision – providing guidance and training, on-boarding new hires, and overseeing hazmat packaging and handling on site. Dangerous goods professionals also have a more bookish, scholarly side. They must file timely and accurate reports to DOT and other regulatory agencies, review obtuse rule-making documents to prepare for changes that may impact their shipments, and ensure that every step of the hazmat pre-transport process is done in compliance with the regulations. (‘Hazmat professionals continued from page 17) Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer partner with Tri Tank to expand presence in Northeast Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer recently announced they have partnered with Tri Tank Corp., which is now a Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer dealer and approved service facility. Tri Tank has offered Polar products since 2008. By adding the Heil Trailer brand to Tri Tank’s product line, both brands will now have a strong presence in the northeast region. Founded in 1977, Tri Tank is a family-owned business strategically headquartered at the intersection of I-90 and I-690 in Syracuse, New York. It operates a 30,000 square-feet facility with 20 service bays located on 23 acres. The Tri Tank team consists of 50 employees, including multiple full-time tank trailer salespeople, 10 registered tank trailer inspectors, 27 mechanics, four ASME qualified welders who hold R stamp certification and a design-certified engineer on premises. Tri Tank completed a $250,000, 5,000-square-foot expansion in 2018. They maintain a tank truck parts and repair product inventory of $2 million and offer the full line of Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer products. Rich Terpening Jr., Vice President of Tri Tank Corp., stated, “We are extremely excited about partnering with Heil Trailer and continuing our relationship with Polar Tank Trailer. This new partnership allows us to offer two great brands and grow our product and service offering for our customers.” “We are very happy to welcome Tri Tank as the latest full-scale tank trailer dealer to offer both Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer products and service,” said Ryan Rockafellow, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer. “The team at Tri Tank are ideal representatives of both brands with a proven track record of providing the very best sales and service experience to customers.” 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I FEBRUARY 2019 www.TankTransport.com
A particular problem in a vacuum truck is parts overheating, said Marvin Ferriss, manager at Three Star Trucking, a crude oil transport company. When you run a vacuum pump, the compression of air creates a great deal of heat. The operator must ensure there is continuous flow through the vacuum system to keep it cool. “If the flow goes static, you can actually create enough heat to cause an explosion. You have to consider that all the time,” Ferriss said. Operators must also watch and maintain two other systems. One is the emergency valves. “You’re hauling dangerous goods. All the valves on the truck are self-closing, so if there’s an incident where you hit something or there’s a rollover, the valves all close by themselves. You have to maintain that system,” Ferriss said. The other system to watch carefully is the positive air shutdown system, required by the gassy atmosphere as well as the diesel engine. “Your atmosphere itself could become the fuel. And if the engine gets a big gulp of this gas, it can run away and explode. So you have to maintain that system. Test it regularly to ensure it works,” Ferriss said. Trucks must also have proper placards in place to disclose what they’re carrying. “That way, any emergency personnel who have to respond know by the coding what is onboard the truck and what precautions they need to take,’’ Phillips said. Vac trucks should be cleaned off regularly to get rid of oils, mud and paraffin wax that can impede the proper functioning of parts. The tank interior should be flushed out and kept clean of materials that could react with newly added waste liquids. Prior to each job, operators should inspect the tank and pumping equipment to ensure they are in good condition. Training and safe procedures Phillips said workers need first to understand the hazards of operating a vacuum truck – including toxic vapors, ignition sources and fires and explosions – and be trained in procedures to safely handle the product, including proper methods of venting vacuum pump exhaust vapor. Operators should be familiar with their trucks and how they operate and know the limitations on what they can pick up and safely handle, Phillips added. They should understand proper maintenance and inspection procedures as set out by the manufacturer. Knowing how to drive safely with hazardous products and knowing not to drive when fatigued or impaired is important, too. Workers must be trained in proper evacuation and rescue procedures if there’s a toxic gas leak. In case workers are exposed to toxic gas, first aid should be available nearby. Before, and sometimes during operations, there should be continuous monitoring of air quality at areas where there may be toxic gases or hydrocarbon vapors in the flammable range, such as the discharge area of the vacuum truck venting hose. It is also important to monitor tank temperature gauges – to identify chemical reactions – and tank pressure gauges to ensure correct pressure in receiving tanks and supply tanks. Tank level indicators should be monitored to avoid overfilling the tank. One critical safe procedure that operators must follow is the requirement for proper disclosure, Phillips said. Sometimes, clients do not reveal the nature of the hazardous waste. Supervisors must provide vacuum truck operators and their assistants (swampers) with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the task, which may include hard hats, safety glasses, boots, impact gloves, hearing protection and fall protection. Appropriate equipment will depend on the safety data sheet for the product being carried. When using the hot water washer, workers need to guard against steam by wearing rain suits, rubber gloves, eye and hearing protection, face shields and rubber boots, Ferriss says. Operators and swampers required to enter oil tanks must be equipped with a supplied air unit and a lower explosive limit monitor for H2S, he added. They should also be wearing a harness with a lanyard in case they need to be pulled out. A job site analysis (JSA) is also a valuable tool for identifying hazards related to a specific job or work tasks. Operators need to be engaged in what’s going on. “A huge portion of the day should be spent on making sure everything is looked at before it happens, not dealing with it when it does, said Greg Campkin of Capital Pressure. (from Occupational Safety) (Understanding hazmat rules continued on page 22) (Vac trucks continued from page 14) Shippers must understand hazmat rules When shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) of any type, company representatives must have a strong understanding of the products they are attempting to ship and the federal requirements that govern the domestic and international transportation of hazardous material. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) defines a hazardous material as any item or chemical that, when being transported or moved in commerce, is a risk to public safety or the environment, and is regulated as such under its Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations as outlined in 49 CFR 100-199. Regulations for the transport of hazardous materials are comprehensive and somewhat complex. Maintaining a strong understanding of these regulations and potential pitfalls of hazmat transportation is critical to the safe and successful handling and delivery hazmat materials and protection of the transporter’s brand. There is an old saying that “The only bad press is your obituary.’’ This may not apply in the transportation of mazmat products. Front page news of a hazmat breach while in transit could very well be the obituary for a company’s brand. Just ask Exxon about a little oil spill in Alaska. Understanding Direct Risk to Shippers and Contingent Liability for Manufacturers In 1990, Congress enacted the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act (HMTUSA) to clarify the maze of conflicting state, local and federal regulations. HMTUSA requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations for the safe transport of hazardous material in intrastate, interstate and foreign commerce. The Secretary also retains authority to designate materials as hazardous when they pose unreasonable risks to health, safety or property. Companies that are engaged in the transportation of hazardous material should have a defined hazmat packaging and transportation program ensuring that the company or hired carriers maintain current hazmat authority. They also must have appropriate insurance, confirming drivers have hazmat www.TankTransport.com FEBRUARY 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 19
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(Hazmat professionals continued on page 23) (Editor’s Note: John Horst, general manager of Jikoh Manufacturing in Omaha, Neb., recently took time to answer questions about his company’s products, services and chief focus. What follows are our questions and his answers.) What specific product or service are you marketing and what problem does it solve? JIKOH MFG., INC. specializes in the manufacturing of sight glasses mainly for the petroleum transport industry. The main use for sight glasses is visual safety check for the driver to know he has fuel flow and that the correct product is being unloaded. What industries do you market to? What specific sectors of that market is your marketing focus? We currently market to the petroleum transport industry. We are currently introducing new products to the pumper and vacuum truck industry. What is the individual’s job function who is most interested in your product or service? The predominant user of our product is the driver who is responsible for the loading and unloading of petroleum products. Company safety coordinators would also be interested in our sight glass as they are an important safety feature. What problem does your product or service take care of? The use of our product reduces the risk of cross contamination of product. What geographical region or regions is your primary focus? Our primary focus in our distributors here in the United States and Canada. We also have several distributors overseas in Europe and Malaysia. What is your business plan for market growth? Our focus is maintaining excellent customer service and manufacturing a quality product at a fair price. We work closely with our manufacturers and distributors to address issues and come up with solutions for a variety of needs. (Further information about Jikoh Manufacturing is available at www.jikohmfg.com. Horst can be reached at [email protected] or 877-597-2854.) That last step can entail classifying and naming the material, selecting authorized packaging, choosing the right marks and labels, preparing or certifying documentation, and seeing to it that employees properly carry out their responsibilities. Last, hazmat pros need an endless reserve of patience – the rules are complex, and even the vocabulary isn’t always reliable. “Hazardous materials’’ is DOT’s term. EPA’s hazardous waste program uses “hazardous waste, other EPA programs use “hazardous substance,’’ and OSHA goes with “hazardous chemical.’’ All of these terms may apply to the contents of a container, sometimes all at once. And that’s to say nothing of the international requirements that global shippers must reckon with. That patience is tested often. The hazmat rules are constantly under construction, with a new requirement or restriction always on the horizon. Following these rule-makings through the maze of self-referential, byzantine legislative and administrative processes is a major challenge. Where Are Tomorrow’s Dangerous Goods Pros? All dangerous goods professionals have one last thing in common – they’re not getting any younger. As shipping processes and decision-making become more automated, as we look toward a future of automated vehicles and “smart’’ industrial equipment, we must question who, if anyone, will step up to replace today’s dangerous goods professionals. Many of the pros now counting down to retirement are understandably anxious about handing off the responsibility for hazmat safety, especially given the skill set and dedication needed to do the job right. When hazmat transport is not done right, the consequences can be lethal, so it’s crucial that organizations start recruiting and grooming the dangerous goods professionals of the future today. Even if businesses foresee increased reliance on technology as a solution, teaching a software program to ship hazmat would mean not only developing a logic capable of navigating and applying the rules, but training it to bend or re-evaluate that logic when needed to solve problems the way hazmat professionals (Hazmat professionals continued from page 18) www.TankTransport.com FEBRUARY 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 21
endorsements, and provide training for employees who have access to any part of the hazardous material. Knowing the rules for hazmat transportation and packaging requirements is the first line of defense for a company’s reputation. Toward this end, drivers should clearly identify the type and classification of their product line that is considered hazardous and fully understand the packing requirements associated with each product. Hazardous Materials Classifications and Packing Groups Hazard classes separate material by the type of risk a hazard they may pose. Some materials meet the definition of more than one hazard class with primary risks and subsidiary risks. When deciding on packaging requirements it is a good practice to meet the requirements of the most hazardous class the material may fit. The chart below provides a general summary of hazardous classes. Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable and combustible liquids (Safety critical continued from page 16) (Understanding hazmat rules continued from page 19) Garsite Progress LLC acquires Kansas operations KANSAS CITY, Kan. – January 24, 2019 – Garsite Progress LLC, an entity formed by AFI Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Garsite and Progress Tank, U.S.-based manufacturers of aviation refueling and liquid waste transportation equipment. E.J. Antonio, Managing Partner of AFI Partners, said, “Garsite and Progress have a combined history of 160 years of experience as the industry leaders in both aviation refueling and liquid waste equipment manufacturing. This partnership marks a significant opportunity for Garsite and Progress to focus and accelerate on core competencies, including customer service, quality and an increased distribution platform.” For the last 67 years, Garsite aircraft refuelers, hydrant dispensers, and fueling equipment have been the brand of choice by major in-to-plane fueling companies, oil companies, airlines, freight distribution companies, and fuel marketers around the globe. Garsite refuelers are in-service every day at nearly every major U.S. airport and in over 80 countries on 6 continents. Additionally, Garsite is proud to provide all U.S. military branches through both GSA and DLA HEPP contracts. Since 1922, Progress Tank has been a leading manufacturer of truck- mounted tanks used in the refined fuel, heating oil, propane and liquid waste industries. Progress Tank offers both national distribution, service and support of its core product line through some of the largest chassis dealers in the country, including Rush Truck Centers, Truck Country and M&K. Tremcar expanding U.S. operations Tremcar Inc. of Quebec, Canada, is expanding its U.S. operations., company officials announced recently. The company’s U.S. arm, Tremcar USA, is expanding its Strasburg, Ohio, facility by an extra 10,000 square feet of manufacturing and tank servicing space. The new service center will offer eight bays, which will increase parts sales and repair services by 33 percent. The expansion also will increase manufacturing space by 33 percent, the company said. The $1 million expansion will create 20 jobs, according to Daniel Tremblay, president of Tremcar Inc. Tremcar manufactures stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers for the transportation of various food products such as milk, juice, water and chocolate. It also manufactures tank trailers for the transport of chemicals, oil and dry products such as powdered cement, lime, sugar, and flour. Tremcar employs more than 600 people in North America, with four manufacturing plants, two assembly plants and several service centers in Canada and the United States. Tremcar officials said they are confident 2019 will be positive for the company’s growth. “Indeed, our output has stabilized in the last two years,’’ Tremblay said. “In 2018 we delivered more than 959 tank trailers and 217 truck mounts for a total of 1,176 tanks, roughly the same number as in 2017. It is a significant increase if we compare the figures of 2015 and 2016.’’ On March 15, Tremcar will celebrate the delivery of its 20,000th tanker, which has been acquired by Omaha, Neb.- based Transwood. To celebrate the achievement, the company will hold an open house at its factory in Saint-Jean-sur- Richelieu, Quebec. The factory focuses on production of stainless-steel tank trailers. Customers and friends of Tremcar are expected to attend the event as well as representatives from tank industry associations in Canada and the U.S. The open house will include a tour of the factory, cocktails and balloon flights. Factory tours start at 2 p.m. and cocktails will be served at 3 p.m. Those who wish to attend should contact Melanie Dufresne at [email protected], or 1-800-363-2158 is present in the hose. The storage tank, filter bag house, and cyclone separators should be free from any substance that might react to the fluid to be extracted. • Conduct Site-Specific Orientation: Before starting the job, all employees should first be provided with specific information about the job site, including the material to be handled. Workers should be informed about the risks involved and how the material should be handled in the safest manner. Employees should also be briefed on what to do in case an emergency arises. • Maintain a Log of Transported Fluids: Operators should always fill out a log for each vehicle regarding all fluids Class 4: Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible materials, dangerous when wet materials. Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides Class 6: Toxic Materials and infectious substances Class 7: Radioactive materials Class 8: Corrosive materials Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous goods Packing groups indicate the degree of risk a hazardous material may pose in transit. A can of paint, for example, must be able to withstand a free fall from 48 inches without spilling open. The more potentially dangerous the material to humans and the environment, the more restrictive is the packaging requirements. For detailed packaging requirements refer to CFR 49-173. Packing Group I – High danger Packing Group II – Moderate danger Packing Group III – Low danger Packing groups are always represented by Roman numerals and determine the type of packaging required for the materials as well as quantity limits allowed on a particular vehicle. (Placarding continued from page 16) 5. Hazardous materials that are packaged as small quantities under the provisions of § 173.4 6. Combustible liquids in non-bulk packagings 3. Learning the Rules As part of their job, hazmat employees must know and abide by the specific rules regarding the placarding requirements. The information on this part of the process must be included in the mandatory training that each employee receives. Operated by the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, “Hazmat University’’ (www.hazmatuniversity. com) offers online training regarding rules regulating placarding. that were transported and it should always be readily available. Maintaining a log should help to prevent any chemical reactions from occurring by creating awareness of any previously transported fluids. Operating a vacuum truck can be potentially dangerous, especially when handling various types of fluid on a regular basis. There is always a possibility of being exposed to toxic chemicals. These dangers can be avoided if workers have been properly trained on all safety guidelines when operating a vacuum truck and are aware of work-site safety hazards and how to avoid them. 22 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I FEBRUARY 2019 www.TankTransport.com
do every day. And any program or application we create to solve our problems is only as smart as those who program it. Today’s hazmat professionals have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to impart, but they need someone to impart it to. In recent years, hazmat industry groups have started initiatives to develop partnerships and create new resources for those interested in entering the profession. Moving forward, two things are certain: Humans will continue to need hazardous materials for energy, for health, for transportation, and more, and the world will need a new crop of dedicated dangerous goods professionals to ensure that hazmat reaches its destination, safely and on time. About the Author Roger Marks is a researcher and writer at Sparta, N.J.-based Lion Technology Inc., a leading provider of 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code dangerous goods training in the U.S. The company’s workshops, training programs and webinars can be reviewed at www.lion.com. Marks can be reached at 1-888-546-6511. (Hazmat professionals continued from page 21) MILK & LIQUID FOOD LIQUID & DRY BULK FOOD GRADE CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE Call 1-800-537-1320 / [email protected] Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $130.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! All snapshot and classified ads run for one month. Advertise unlimited listings on www.TankTransport.com along with (2) two snapshot ads per month in the classified marketplace for only $320.00 per month. New Walker 6500 Gallon Transport. Air Ride. Aluminum Wheels. 1-800-826-5377. [email protected]. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. (6) NEW 2020 HEIL 1614 Cube “FOOD GRADE” Dry Bulk Tanks. Aeration. Top Air. Alum Tees. Hose Tube. Air Ride. 11R22.5 Tires and Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving in Mar ’19). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com 1999 Tremcar 6700 Gallon. Foodgrade. Airride. Cab. Setup for Pump. (4) Avail. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. (3) 2000 Walker direct ship milk trailers 6500 Gallons. (2) Tremcar 6200 Gallons. Asking $33,000, (1) 2001 Brenner 6500 Gallons $35,000. All Air Ride. Aluminum Wheels Good Tires and Brakes. Excellent condition. Current DOT inspection. [email protected] or 608-938-4411. Court sides with trucking contractor The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that legal disputes between carriers and independent contractors cannot be forced into arbitration even if their contractor agreements include an arbitration clause. In an 8-0 decision issued last month, the nation’s high court sided with owner-operator Dominic Oliveira over his carrier, New Prime Inc., the legal name for the Springfield, Mo.-based Prime Inc. Prime has contracts with more than 5,000 independent contractors. The question before the Supreme Court was whether arbitration clauses within contracts between fleets and independent contractors are binding. Oliveira sought to have a lawsuit he brought against New Prime over his employment status heard in court. New Prime argued that his lawsuit was bound to arbitration, per the arbitration clause within his contract with the company. The 1926 Federal Arbitration Act established that arbitration is mostly a binding agreement, but there are exceptions, particularly for transportation workers. Oliveira argued his situation was an exception to the 1926 law, and the Supreme Court agreed, meaning he has the ability to pursue his original lawsuit in court rather than via a third-party arbitrator. Oliveira’s original lawsuit sought to challenge his classification as a contractor. He claimed he was a company driver and an employee of Prime, but that he was misclassified as an independent contractor. The Supreme Court did not rule on that matter. Instead, they simply ruled on whether Oliveira could pursue his challenge via the courts instead of arbitration. However, the question before the court was even more nuanced. It wasn’t centered directly on whether disputes should be handled via arbitration or in court. Instead, the question was about who decides -- courts or arbitrators -- whether the ensuing procedures should be handled by courts or if they’re bound to arbitration. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion for the court. “The parties’ private agreement may be crystal clear and require arbitration of every question under the sun, but that does not necessarily mean the Act authorizes a court to stay litigation and send the parties to an arbitral forum,” he writes. Gorsuch added that Prime’s arguments weren’t “compelling.” Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote a concurring opinion, citing the intentions of the 1926 Arbitration Act and subsequent litigation that fell in favor of Oliveira’s claims that owner-operators are exempt, as transportation workers, from the 1926 law. Lower courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First District, also ruled in favor of Oliveira. Prime appealed that court’s ruling to the Supreme Court, who heard oral arguments in October. Jennifer Bennett, an attorney for the firm Public Justice and a member of Oliveira’s legal team, said Oliveira’s original lawsuit regarding his classification as a contractor can now proceed in court. “Today’s ruling is a huge step forward for truck drivers. This decision will enable so many drivers like Dominic who are not being paid what the law requires to go to court and fight for their rights,” the firm said in a statement. 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TRANSPORTS CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE Ads run in both the printed version, digital version and as a separate listing on www.TankTransport.com Call 1-800-537-1320 / [email protected] Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $130.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! All snapshot and classified ads run for one month. Advertise unlimited listings on www.TankTransport.com along with (2) two snapshot ads per month in the classified marketplace for only $320.00 per month. New Polar Aluminum Asphalt Tank. 7500 Gallons. Aluminum Subframe. Front Pump off line. Lightweight. Aluminum 22.5 Wheels. Intraxx AANT23K A/R Suspension. Joe Frankenfield. 800-232-6535. [email protected]. New Etnyre Asphalt Trailer. 7250 Gallons. Aluminum Tank. Air Ride Suspension. Aluminum Wheels. 1-800-826-5377. [email protected]. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. CHEMICAL New Bulk DOT 407 Trailers. 7000 gallon. Air ride suspension. Rear Discharge. Aluminum Wheels. 1-800-826-5377. [email protected]. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. CHEMICAL 2019 Bulk 7000 gallon DOT-407 units. Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels. 10ga 316SS Heads/Barrel. (3) to choose from. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. New Polar Stainless Steel Tank. 7000 Gallons DOT 407. HEAT 150 PSI. 1 Compartment. Dump Valve. Aluminum 22.5 Wheels. Auto Lift Axle. Stainless Steel to ground. W-3 Weld Finish inside. Intraxx AANT23K A/R Suspension. Joe Frankenfield. 800-232-6535. [email protected]. CRYOGENIC LNG-New ACT Model 1370 Cryogenic Transport, on the ground and ready to work. Air Ride. Aluminum Wheels. Revolver Fifth Wheel Plate in Houston, TX. Call 610-828-8387 for price and details. PETROLEUM 2018 Polar Stainless Tank. 8000 Gallon. One Compartment. 22.5 Wheels. Tri-axle Suspension Set. Hendrickson Intraax AAL25K. Joe Frankenfield. 800-232-6535. [email protected]. 2014 Polar 9300X5. Air Ride. Aluminum Wheels. Unit 4208. 1-800-826-5377. superiortank@yahoo. com. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. 2-Petroleum, 1- 2008 Brenner 3 Compartment. 1-1989 Custom 4 Compartment. Double Heads. Air Controls. Manifolds. Aluminum Wheels & Frames. Hendrickson Air Ride Suspensions. Excellent Condition. New tests and ready to work. 610-828-8387. 3-2020 Model Heil 9200 4 Compartment Double Taper, DBH 3 & 4, Full Tray. Plenty of Options. Coming January. Call or Email For Full Specs. 513-874-4880. Walter Gowsell. [email protected]. Visit our website for our complete inventory. www. tristatetrailer.com. Trailer Sales, Cincinnati, OH 2004 Brenner. Aluminum Barrel and Subframe. 9,500 Gallons Capacity., 4 Compts., Tdm. Axle. Air Suspension. $42,000. United Tank Trailer. [email protected]. www.unitedtanktrailer.com. contact: Craig. 734-532-4124. ‘02 Heil, Aluminum Barrel & Subframe. 9,500 Galons. 4 Compts., Tandem Axle. Air Ride Susp. Completely refurbished. $49,000. United Tank Trailer [email protected]. www.unitedtanktrailer.com. contact: Craig. 734-532-4124. PNEUMATIC 5-2019 Model 1040L Lightweight for Cement and 6-2019 Model Super Sanders. Call or email for full specs. Walter Gowsell. [email protected]. Visit our website for a full listing of our inventory, www.tristatetrailer.com Tri-State Trailer Sales, Inc. IV Cincinnati, OH. 1999 J&L 1600 Cube. Clean Service. Fresh Paint. Air-ride. Super-singles. Ready to lease. Pneumatic Tank Services. 1-855-431-8999. www.pneumatictankservices.com. 2-1974 Fruehauf 2000 Cube 5-Hopper. Spring Ride. Great for storage. Pneumatic Tank Services. 1-855-431-8999. www.pneumatictankservices.com. ASPHALT 1999 Heil 1040 Cube Pneumatic. Airride. 5”x4” Straight Alum Tee’s, Intraax Airride. Steel Piping. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. (10) New 2020 HEIL 1040cu “CEMENT” Dry Bulk tanks. 25psi. 3-manholes. 5x4 tees. Aeration, 8” hose tube. RC Axles. Air ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving Mar/April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. (2) New 2019 HEIL/J&L 1636 cu “VACUUM” Pneumatic Tanks. Air Cooler. 5x4 tees. 8”&10” Hose Tubes. Full Walkway. 5” Load Lines. Air Ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. (10) New 2020 POLAR“FERTILIZER” Tank. 30” Drop. SS to the Ground. Pump Platform. Air Ride. 11R22.5 Tires and Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving in Mar 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. TRUCK MOUNTED 1993 Freightliner FL-70. 33,000 lbs. 145,000 odom. 6 Spd. 1993 Boston Steel. 6-compts. 4@500 ea. and 2@350 ea., single pump and single meter, Hannay reel. $24,000. Jerry. 617-799-1461. 2012 KW T800. ISX 525. 18 Spd. 2011 Polar 5,400 Galons. 2 Comp. $89,000.00 Jay. 888-393-1211. [email protected]. VACUUM TRUCK! 2003 Sterling LT9500 , 260,997 miles. Cat C12, 430 h.p. 8LL. 3,500 Gallons, (2,000 gal + 1,500 gal), 2 compt. Vacuum Tank. Utile Vac Pump w 3” Roper Transfer Pump. $55,000.00. Jerry. 617-799-1461. MISCELLANEOUS Level Devil® Tank Monitors & Remote Monitoring Services since 1984. Monitor any above-ground stationary tanks/fluids with your computer/smartphone. Local, RF/WiFi, Ethernet, Landline, Cellular, Satellite, Internet. Electronic Sensors, Inc. www.leveldevil.com (800) 886-2511. 2019 Timpte Hopper Bottom. Airride. (4) Aluminum Wheels, Ag hoppers. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. 24 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I FEBRUARY 2019 www.TankTransport.com
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS American Tank Leasing .................Page 6 Allegheny Coupling .......................Page 11 Amthor International ...................Page 11 Betts ...................................................Page 9 Classifieds .................................Page 24, 25 Classifieds (food grade) ...............Page 23 DAT ...................................................Page 21 Dixon Bayco ....................................Page 12 E.D. Etnyre .....................................Page 12 Frankfort .........................................Page 19 Fruitland Manufacturing ...............Page 5 Hale Trailer .....................................Page 10 Heil Trailer ........................................Page 2 JIKOH ................................................Page 4 Kerley & Sears .................................Page 8 LBT .....................................................Page 7 Mac Trailer Enterprises ................Page 3 Midwest Meter .................................Page 9 Phoenix Industries ........................Page 15 Post Leasing ...................................Page 27 R.A. Ross .....................................Page 6, 10 Ridewell Suspensions .....................Page 7 RMC Engineeering .......................Page 15 Scully ................................................Page 21 Semo Tank.......................................Page 26 Southeastern Pneu .......................Page 15 Stephens Tank Products ..............Page 13 Stuart Tank .....................................Page 13 Subscription Form.........................Page 20 Superior Tank .................................Page 15 Tremcar U.S.A ..................................Page 8 Tri Tank ............................................Page 26 Werts Welding ......................... Back Cover West-Mark .......................................Page 20 Youngs Tank....................................Page 17 (Profits continued from page 17) A company that can specify its needs and then purchase trucks built to meet those needs is prepared for long-term growth. This will require a manufacturer with expertise within the oil-field industry. Quality trucks are designed to last longer and make the vacuum job easier. A tool is an investment, and that investment is cheapened if the quality is not there. 4. Cost benefits, then, should be a major consideration. The long working life of a tool adds value to the price paid for that tool. Quality trucks create a cost benefit to every oil-field business. The quality features ensure that work can be performed in a cost- efficient manner. Few things destroy a work schedule more than mechanical failure of the tool. A well-built truck works harder. Efficiency is a cost benefit because it: • Reduces work load through efficiency. • Offers a reduction in exposure. • Is compliant with industry standards. Given our shifting climate, the need for water is going to grow dramatically. Being able to transport water from one point to another is going to be the deciding factor in oil-field contracts and business expansion. Especially if water will need to be moved from areas where water is not so expensive. A water tank or vacuum tank truck can help a business to grow in the following ways: • They offer advantages over other companies that do not have either enough vacuum equipment or the necessary vacuum expertise. • This equipment makes it easier to expand a vacuum business by creating new revenue streams. One way to do this is by leasing or renting unused equipment to other oil-field operators. When a vacuum operator rents his idled equipment to another company, the partner firm is helping pay the banknote for the equipment. That can create huge cost savings. Going into 2019, America’s oil fields offer abundant opportunity. Those who will benefit the most are those companies who operate the highest- quality vacuum equipment. 1999 Heil 1040 Cube Pneumatic. Airride. 5”x4” Straight Alum Tee’s, Intraax Airride. Steel Piping. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. (10) New 2020 HEIL 1040cu “CEMENT” Dry Bulk tanks. 25psi. 3-manholes. 5x4 tees. Aeration, 8” hose tube. RC Axles. Air ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving Mar/April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. (2) New 2019 HEIL/J&L 1636 cu “VACUUM” Pneumatic Tanks. Air Cooler. 5x4 tees. 8”&10” Hose Tubes. Full Walkway. 5” Load Lines. Air Ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. (10) New 2020 POLAR“FERTILIZER” Tank. 30” Drop. SS to the Ground. Pump Platform. Air Ride. 11R22.5 Tires and Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving in Mar 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. TRUCK MOUNTED 1993 Freightliner FL-70. 33,000 lbs. 145,000 odom. 6 Spd. 1993 Boston Steel. 6-compts. 4@500 ea. and 2@350 ea., single pump and single meter, Hannay reel. $24,000. Jerry. 617-799-1461. 2012 KW T800. ISX 525. 18 Spd. 2011 Polar 5,400 Galons. 2 Comp. $89,000.00 Jay. 888-393-1211. [email protected]. VACUUM TRUCK! 2003 Sterling LT9500 , 260,997 miles. Cat C12, 430 h.p. 8LL. 3,500 Gallons, (2,000 gal + 1,500 gal), 2 compt. Vacuum Tank. Utile Vac Pump w 3” Roper Transfer Pump. $55,000.00. Jerry. 617-799-1461. MISCELLANEOUS Level Devil® Tank Monitors & Remote Monitoring Services since 1984. Monitor any above-ground stationary tanks/fluids with your computer/smartphone. Local, RF/WiFi, Ethernet, Landline, Cellular, Satellite, Internet. Electronic Sensors, Inc. www.leveldevil.com (800) 886-2511. 2019 Timpte Hopper Bottom. Airride. (4) Aluminum Wheels, Ag hoppers. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. 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