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Are forklift batteries hazmat?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Joetro, Mar 3, 2016.

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  1. Mar 3, 2016 #1
    Joetro

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    I have a question regarding the legalities of hauling a battery-powered forklift. Would this be considered a hazmat load? The shipper seems to think it would be, but he isn't sure and neither am I.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2016 #2
    Dominick253

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    I've never seen anyone have hazmat placards while hauling machinery. I'd say no.
     
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    Joetro

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    That was my thinking. I pull an RGN and haul all kinds of equipment and none of it has ever been deemed hazmat because of the fuel source, including the four CNG busses that I just hauled back to back.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2016 #4
    Dominick253

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    I know when I got my tanker license you only needed it after 500gallons (I think). Perhaps it's the same with batteries?
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2016 #5
    dca

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    my truck and personal vehicle has batteries and fuel. no they do not
     
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    dca

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    haven't seen a fork lift with with hazmat sticker hanging off the rear, loaded, for sale in the field or on the dock to date
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2016 #7
    Joetro

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    The batts are 1000 lbs. I think that's what's tripping him up.
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2016 #8
    dca

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    if still in doubt I would suggest to check with the manufacturer/dealer..
     
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  11. Mar 3, 2016 #9
    Cowtipper

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    I've hauled the big batteries that cell phone towers use for a backup power supply and because of the type and manner they were packaged and secured, they didn't need placards so I would believe that 1 forklift battery shouldn't need any as long as the unit is secured properly.
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2016 #10
    Bdog

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    They are class 9 NB as is any battery or even anything with a fuel tank. You need to check the box on your MC-150 and have a minimum of 1 million liability but you do not need placards or a hazmat license.
     
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