However, § 172.336(c) states that if the cargo tank also contains gasoline and alcohol fuel blends consisting of more than 10% ethanol, "UN3475" or "UN1987" must also be displayed, as appropriate.

Statistically, cargo tanks, both liquid and dry bulk, are statistically among the safest vehicles on the road today. But the tank sector does face certain challenges that are inherent with the job.

Taking a closer look at their cargo, tank trucks are commonly used for transporting a variety of materials, including fuel, chemicals, food-grade liquids, water, liquefied gases, and more.

Consequently, designing cargo tanks necessitates advanced technology and expertise. The newly developed LCO2 cargo tank design incorporates an independent IMO Type-C tank to maintain the triple ...

Affected tanks (USDOT No. 2164338, CT-12407) have a capacity of 8,400 gallons, 8,717 gallons and 10,500 gallons, and are primarily used for the transportation of petroleum crude oil, FMCSA says.

Along with UPS and FedEx, Boeing is opposing an FAA-proposed safety retrofit in the center fuel tank of 757 cargo jets, calling the risk of an explosion like the one that downed TWA Flight 800 in ...