Spill Contingency Plans - Certified SoftWash Roof Cleaning

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Spill Contingency Plans

Paul Kassander · Sells SoftWash Systems Products

Don't forget to get your DOT number either and put it on your truck where it can be seen easily. I was pulled over recently because the state patrol officer said he didn't see it. Once he saw that I had it he just asked a few questions and let me go.

The first time I was pulled over for this was about 8-9 years ago (i did not have the number yet) I ended up having to go in for a full DOT inspection and scaleing of the truck. The whole process took about 4 hours and ruined an entire day of work. When it was done i just had to register for my dot # and change 2 bulbs.

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Paul Kassander wrote:
Don't forget to get your DOT number either and put it on your truck where it can be seen easily. I was pulled over recently because the state patrol officer said he didn't see it. Once he saw that I had it he just asked a few questions and let me go.

The first time I was pulled over for this was about 8-9 years ago (i did not have the number yet) I ended up having to go in for a full DOT inspection and scaleing of the truck. The whole process took about 4 hours and ruined an entire day of work. When it was done i just had to register for my dot # and change 2 bulbs.

GREAT INFO, Guys and Gals this is a state by state thing and you really need to be on your toes about this stuff. Paul pointed out here that he lost production merely for not completing this registration step.

AC

Matthew Spyker · Sophmore Member

Is this normally a requirement for commerical (CDL licensed) vehicles or everyone? I don't plan on carrying more than the 119 gallon DOT limit.

Jim Prom · SoftWash Systems Authorized Professional

In MN it applies to any "commercial" vehicle. An example is, if you sell stuff on ebay and have a sign on your mini van, that is a commercial vehicle and needs a DOT number. It does not just apply to one ton and over trucks and or trailer combos. As a matter of fact a 1/2 ton pick and trailer may need a DOT number based on weight, check your individual state laws for the regulations on this.

Josh Scavetta · SoftWash Systems Certified Applicator

Thanks i have been looking for this for a long time. Should we have one for bleach/ Plant/ and green wash or its not necessary?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Anything you carry a reportable quantity of you must have a spill plan. Bleach has a 10 gallon or 100 pound reportable quan.

AC

Dan Dykstra · Senior Member

In Michigan this law seems to change every other year. At one time all commercial vehicles needed DOT numbers, this included salesman cars as well. Now I am told that unless the vehicle is over 10,000 lbs (truck-trailer weight) you do not need DOT numbers on it, and I was told that if my truck were to have them, that I would be subject to the stiffer scrutiny by the DOT officers so it is best not to have them. I think that for my piece of mind I will check on this again.

I do carry a spill plan, along with a spill containment kit though. Phone numbers that are needed in case of a spill are very easily found in my trucks.

Troy Layman · Lead Tech

AC Lockyer wrote:
Anything you carry a reportable quantity of you must have a spill plan. Bleach has a 10 gallon or 100 pound reportable quan.

AC

AC, who are you contacting to find the reportable quantities of SH/CH etc.? Is there a reportable quantity for your SWS products?

AC Lockyer · Administrator

Troy Layman wrote:
AC Lockyer wrote:
Anything you carry a reportable quantity of you must have a spill plan. Bleach has a 10 gallon or 100 pound reportable quan.

AC
AC, who are you contacting to find the reportable quantities of SH/CH etc.? Is there a reportable quantity for your SWS products?

Troy,

Reportable quantities only apply to hazardous materials. SWS products are not hazardous at their current dilution rates. If they were the reportable quantity would be 10 gallons for liquid hazardous materials. You can find these in the Code of Ferderal Regulation for DOT or what is known as the CFR.

AC

Hayden Simonis · Freshmen Member

So question for you guys regarding DOT numbers and spill contingency plans from a newbie. I have done some searching to see whether I need a DOT number here in Illinois with little luck in finding the right answer. Would a trip to my local DMV be in order for that info or am I just way off in needing a DOT number for my tacoma to get rolling? Also, with the 10 gallon/100 lb of SH being a reportable quantity of hazardous chemical, does that qualify us for the DOT number federally or is it just for the need of a spill plan on board the vehicle?

I just want to make sure I get this ironed out BEFORE the state trooper says hello on the side of the road. Dan and Jim, maybe you could share where you guys found the info for your state? I know the earlier part of this thread is fairly old.

Thanks guys