Ask X3What does 49 CFR 392.51 (Reserve fuel; materials of trade) require?
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Based on 49 CFR 392.51, here is what you need to do as a motor carrier to stay compliant regarding reserve fuel and materials of trade:
* Total Weight Limit: The total combined gross weight of all materials of trade on your commercial motor vehicle cannot be more than 200 kg (440 pounds).
* Gasoline Packaging: If you are carrying gasoline, the containers must be made of metal or plastic and meet the standards set in 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, and 178, or OSHA's requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106.
* Fuel and Liquid Limits (Packing Group II & III / ORM-D): For materials like gasoline (Packing Group II) or aviation fuel and fuel oil (Packing Group III), each package is limited to a maximum of 30 kg (66 pounds) or 30 L (8 gallons).
* Diesel Fuel Limit: If you are hauling diesel fuel, individual packages are limited to a maximum capacity of 450 L (119 gallons).
* Flammable Gas Limits (Division 2.1): If you are carrying flammable gases (such as liquefied petroleum gas, butane, propane, liquefied natural gas, or methane) in a cylinder, the total gross weight is limited to 100 kg (220 pounds).