- (1) ARM 4.12.725 applies to this section.
(2) Mounting containers in trucks:
- (a) Stops (wood or metal blocks) shall be mounted on the truck, semi-trailer, trailer, or on the container in such a way that the container shall not be dislodged from its mounting due to the vehicle coming to a sudden stop. Back slippage shall also be prevented.
- (b) Hold-down devices shall anchor the container to the cradle, frame, or chassis in a manner to prevent the container from rolling or bouncing off the vehicle and that will not create undue concentration of stress.
- (c) Any truck or trailer designed so that the container or containers constitute in whole or part the stress member of the chassis of the vehicle in lieu of a frame shall be constructed to withstand the additional stresses which are imposed. Cradles, when welded, shall be welded to the container by a welder who is registered under the code and shall be designed to withstand a force in any direction equal to two (2) times the weight of the container when filled with nitrogen fertilizer solution.
- (d) If a liquid withdrawal line is installed in the bottom of a container, the connections thereto, including hose, shall not be lower than the lowest horizontal edge of the trailer axle.
- (e) Both ends of the hose shall be secured while in transit.
- (f) When the cradle and the tank are not welded together, material which will not deteriorate with weather or create a friction shall be used between them to eliminate metal-to-metal friction.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 80-10-503, MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 80-10-503, MCA
History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1820, Eff. 10/31/86.