In summer, when the weather is hot and the temperature rises, the transportation of dangerous goods requires special attention. Fuel Tank Trucks are dangerous goods transportation vehicles. What matters should be paid attention to in the use of fuel tanker trucks in the hot summer?

For safety, fuel tank truck drivers must pay attention to the following points:

1. The loading and unloading of oil products must be carried out under the on-site command of professional management personnel.

2. Set up warning signs in the oil loading and unloading area. Irrelevant personnel are not allowed to enter the loading and unloading area.

3. When loading and unloading oil products in a thunderstorm, you should first confirm whether the lightning protection and moisture protection measures are effective.

4. It is forbidden to repair oil tankers in the loading and unloading area.

5. In the loading and unloading area of the gas station, it is forbidden to carry fire, turn off the mobile phone and other communication tools and electronic equipment, and strictly prohibit smoking, wear work clothes that do not generate static electricity and work shoes without iron nails.

6. The maximum speed of oil trucks or refueling trucks on the road is 60 kilometers per hour, and the maximum speed on highways is 80 kilometers per hour, and it should be confirmed that there is enough safe workshop distance. In case of severe weather with rain, snow, and fog lights, the maximum speed is 20 kilometers per hour, and the warning lights should be turned on to warn the following vehicles to prevent rear-end collisions.

7. Check every 2 hours during the transportation of oil products. If a leak is found, it must be dealt with in a timely manner. If it cannot be dealt with by yourself, it must be dealt with in a timely manner by contacting the relevant local authorities.

8. Drivers should rest for more than 20 minutes after driving for 4 consecutive hours at a time, and the accumulated driving time within 24 hours shall not exceed 8 hours.

9. When the tank truck breaks down and needs to be repaired during the driving process, be sure to choose a safe place and an automobile repair shop with relevant qualifications for repair.