The fuel truck driver must maintain accuraterecords of fuel issues, by equipment USN number, in alog. The driver also maintains records of bulk issues offuel for the tank truck and yard fuel pumps. The drivermust ensure fuel availability for contingency readiness,daily transportation, and construction operations.The fuel truck driver maintains standards for the fueltanker according to COMSECOND/COMTHIRD-NCBINST 11200.1 Series. Vehicles used for bulktransport of gasoline, fuel, oil, or other flammableliquids are marked on both sides and the rear with theword FLAMMABLE in 6-inch black letters. The wordsNO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET is marked in 3-inchblack letters and numerals. A removable plate paintedblack with yellow letters to designate the liquid beingtransported is inserted in a 8-inch by 36-inch bracketthat is bolted on each side of the tanker. The plateshould have MOGAS painted on one side and DIESELpainted on the opposite side in 6-inch letters.The fuel truck driver must maintain the fireextinguisher on the tanker truck. Second and ThirdNCB equipo recommends the guidelines set forth in theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Safety and HealthRequirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. At least oneportable fire extinguisher not less than 20-B:C units(20 = lbs, B = petroleum, C = electrical) shall beprovided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used fortransporting or dispensing flammable or combustibleliquids. The fire extinguisher must be securely mountedon the vehicle, properly filled, and located to ensure it isreadily accessible for use.The fuel truck driver must have knowledge ofenvironmental pollution. Fueling operations mustalways be under controlled conditions and closelymonitored. Fuel spillage can be disastrous.TRACTOR-TRAILER OPERATIONSTractor-trailer operations are managed by thetransportation supervisor. The hauling of equipment forthe Preventive Maintenance Program and the hauling ofconstruction supplies generates thousands of miles oftractor-trailer operations during a deployment.The tractor-trailer drivers must be mature, reliable,and experienced. The hauling of oversized, heavy equip-ment is no job for inexperienced operators. For valuabletraining and future replacements, you should assign yourinexperienced operators with the experienced operators.During the home-port period the operational paceslows and your crews lose an edge of professionalism. Youmust stay on top of all operations to ensure that oversized,heavy loads are handled by your best operators to avoid anymishaps. You must emphasize to your crews that when thetractor-trailers are on the open rod they represent theU.S. Navy and the Seabees to the public.As the transportation supervisor, you ensure yourtractor-trailer drivers adhere to the standards andprocedures set forth in the Commercial DriverLicense (CDL) Handbook for the state or states youoperate in. Height and width limitations are set byeach state, and you must obtain state permits to hauloversized loads. On deployment, you must obtain allrules and regulations for tractor-trailer operationsfrom the local department of motor vehicles and basesecurity. With the materials you obtain, develop aturnover folder for the next incoming battalion.COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1Series authorizes the use of operator nameplates.Nameplates are constructed of wood 3 1/2 inches highby 18 inches long; the wood is painted green with 2-inchhigh lettering painted glossy yellow. To increase prideof ownership and personal care, you should assign eachtractor-trailer driver a tractor-truck with theirnameplates centered on the front grille of the vehicle.Chains and binders are collateral equipage for low-boytrailers. The chains and binders are maintained and issuedby the collateral equipage custodian. Depending on theamount of tractor-trailer operations, you may require allchains and binders checked out and returned on a dailybasis. Make the drivers accountable and responsible forissued collateral gear. Leaving chains and binders unused inthe storage compartment or on top of the trailer results inrust, excessive deterioration, or theft.Cargo and equipment securing procedures are setforth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationPocketbook. The aggregate static breaking strengthof tie-down assemblies used to secure an article mustbe at least 1 1/2 times the weight of that article.Chains used as tie-down assemblies must conform tothe requirements of the National Association of ChainManufacturer’s Welded and Weldless ChainSpecifications applicable to all types of chain.Binders used in conjunction with a tie-down assemblymust be equal to or greater than the minimumbreaking strength of the tie-down assembly.The load on every vehicle must be distributed,chocked, tied down, or secured according to U.S.Army Corp of Engineers, Safety and HealthRequirements Manual, EM 385-1-1. It takes muchless time to tie down a load than it takes to report thereason a load fell off a trailer. After delivery of cargo,the driver should broom off all debris from the trailerto prevent possible damage to other vehicles or injuryto pedestrians during the return trip. The operator isresponsible for the safe operation of the tractor-trailerand the securing of cargo.1-17
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