Tank Transport - November 2010

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Betts Industries names
Andrew Beardsley Vice
President of Sales

Betts Industries announced the appointment of Andrew Beardsley to the role of Vice President of Sales. In his new role Beardsley will oversee both domestic and international sales for all Betts product lines .

Beardsley is an industry veteran bringing 22 years of product

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Wash racks adding web
services

Six critical maintenance steps
Use care with polyether
polyols

Several tank truck cleaning facilities are using the Internet to get information about their services to customers. There are others who aren’t yet online, but spokesmen say they are in the design or construction phase. As access and use of the web become more user friendly, expect to see wash rack web sites multiplying.

Today, through the use of the web, dispatchers and drivers can have instant contact with cleaning facilities to determine exactly what the capabilities are, what services are offered, what the schedule looks like -- and some web sites even provide cost estimates.

For a look into the future, considering all the computer devices being installed in tractors, it’s not a far stretch to imagine drivers surfing

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With deadlines and work to be done, it’s not always easy to keep track of the small details that help keep a tank truck operating at peak efficiency. However, it doesn’t take much to make a big difference in the way these trucks perform.

Here are a few ways fleet managers or owner-operators can keep their trucks in tip-top shape so they continue to save time and generate revenue. The six most important steps are these:

 Oil Maintenance: It’s important to take the time to check engine oil, especially before a long haul. This is especially important if the rig is new or if major motor work was recently performed. Powerful engines need a lot of oil. If the driver forgets to check it often enough, a great many expensive repairs lay in waiting.

 Radiators: Drivers should always check the radiator before long trips, being especially careful to check the radiator itself and not just the overflow bottle. Drivers should top off the fluid, and if they spot any small leaks should deal with them quickly before they cause overheating and damage the engine. This is always a good habit to adopt.

 Tire Checks: Tire pressure is also very important to check and this should be a weekly ritual, performed even more often if long trips are in the schedule. Tire pressure can fluctuate with changes in the weather and from driving at high speeds on the highways. Under-inflated tires can lower fuel mileage and make steering more difficult. Over-inflated tires are more prone to punctures and pothole damage. Check for the

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Although not officially classified as a hazardous material under the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations, polyether polyols do pose a potential hazard to the health and safety of unloading personnel. Thus, tank trucks carrying polyether polyols should be unloaded in strict accordance with both the manufacturer’s recommendations and all established on-site safety procedures.

Only properly trained and equipped personnel should be permitted to unload tank trucks. Operators should wear appropriate eye and skin protection when handling polyols or engaging in cleanup procedures. Polyether polyols are shipped in stainless steel tank trucks, designed

(Polyols continued on page 16)

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