NE MO | Larry_minn - 9/20/2023 02:34
I was wondering that as well. I freaked out local tile guy in 2003? He had 500 gallon tank on one flatbed. “Did you do required background check on every employee? *that was a requirement at that time. No idea if still true*
I suggest you CYA. First stick on placards are cheap. 2nd strapping it down is a good idea. 200 gallons +1800 lbs with tank, pump, hose? Two 3333 working limit straps would be overkill. But even at todays $20 each dirt cheaper than ticket. But even 800 lb working load likely be ok. (If DOT realized most hook points won’t hold even that)
As forklift pockets not touching tank. A lite chain could be welded with lite binder in truck bed to properly built attachment point?
1/4” grade 70 well over 3000 lbs IIRC? I see 16’ 2 hooks $30. Run thru fork lift holes. (If you don’t weld). Some of us use visible stuff to keep DOT from looking. A gold chain even if not holding much looks good.
It’s bolted down to the bed floor. Not that it matters much as thin and flimsy as the bed floor is but it is bolted. It’ll stay in the truck during spreading season then come out. |