Cargo Tank Tips
SECURITY TIPS
Transportation Operations - General
Due to the incidents, which occurred on 9/11/2001, requests have been received by NATC for Security Tips.The following information is provided for your review, evaluation and implementation as seen fit by you and your company.
Additional tips will be added to this page from time to time as they are developed, evaluated and approved by NATC for inclusion.
Clarification concerning the tips provided within this portion of the NATC web site may be obtained directly from the NATC technical staff T 609-426-0555. This service is provided to the industry and enforcement agencies as a cost free community service from NATC.
Mark unit numbers on the top of vehicles so that they may be identified by air.(If a company has a logo and it is available, have it placed next to the unit number on the top of the vehicle.)
Install kill switches in power units. Require drivers to set switches in the off position whenever they are exiting the vehicle, and to also remove the ignition keys to a secure area out of easy reach.
Loaded vehicles of Hazardous Material should have kingpin locks installed or held in manned and gate controlled areas only.
Restrict placarded loads of HazMat to CDL drivers who are U.S. citizens or have verifiable U.S. employment for at lease 36 months.
Develop and give drivers a simple form to fill out when they discover someone observing the loading and/or unloading operations, or believe they are being followed. Have the report forwarded immediately to the facility supervisor for review and action.
Stopping for hitchhikers must be prohibited. Stopping for disabled vehicles or to render assistance while transporting placarding shipments should be prohibited.
Additional security tips for both cargo tank and van operation can be obtained by clicking on the appropriate box below.