CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)Bulk Tanks and Other ContainersEasy
A cargo tank motor vehicle is transporting a hazardous material that requires placarding under Table 1 of the placarding tables. The cargo tank has a capacity of 10,000 gallons. How many placards must be displayed on the vehicle, at a minimum, for this shipment?
- A4
- B2
- C1
- D3
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 4
Any bulk packaging, including cargo tanks, must be placarded on all four sides (front, rear, and both sides) when transporting hazardous materials that require placarding.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is insufficient for a bulk packaging.
- C. This is insufficient for a bulk packaging.
- D. This is insufficient for a bulk packaging.
Bulk Packaging Placarding Sides
Bulk packagings, including cargo tanks, must display appropriate placards on all four sides: front, rear, and both sides, to ensure visibility from any approach.
- Required for hazardous materials.
- Ensures visibility for emergency responders.
- Applies to cargo tanks, portable tanks, IBCs (if bulk placarded).
Memory trick: Four sides to show, so everyone knows.