Instructions For Dd-Form 836 - Shipping Paper And Emergency Responce (Page 5 of 8) in pdf

.Upon reaching the destination, the driver

will cornplete iterns I, 8,10, II, 12, and 17

of a new DD Form 626.

.Inspecting tires, lights, exhaust system, load,

etc., at every highway inspection station or every 2

hours or 100 miles whichever is less.

8.9. ROUTES.

The driver shall be given the route

and maps with special written instructions prior to

departure.

Drivers shall not divulge the route,

movement, or content of the cargo to unauthorized

persons. This includes discussions by radio, telephone

or personal conversations.

The route shall not be

changed except in the case of an emergency.

Exceptions are as follows:

.Preventing cargo damage by avoiding sharp or

fast turns and sharp braking downhill.

.Using extreme caution when driving through

snow, ice, sleet, rain, or fog.

.On the direct orders of local law enforcement

authorities.

.Following

accidents or breakdowns which

require towing to another locality. Explosives shall be

off loaded to another approved vehicle or magazine,

prior to towing.

8.11.

SECURITY.

The driver is responsible for the

cargo at all times.

The driver must stay with the

vehicle off station. The doors or covers must be kept

tied/locked and sealed. Open trucks must be protected

from sun, rain and fire.

Classified cargo must be

sealed. The driver shall notify either the shipping or

receiving activity if seal is broken. If a compromise is

suspected, the receiving activities Commanding Officer

shall be notified.

The driver shall remain with the

vehicle until a new seal is applied.

on station, the vehicle is parked in a

barricaded area. The cargo remains sealed; the keys

are left in the truck; and, the driver must arrange for

security .

.On the direct order of the Commanding Officer

or his designated representatives.

.When

encountered.

dangerous electrical

stonns

are

8.12.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS.

There are

special driving regulations presented below partic-

ularly applicable to the explosives driver.

.When detours have been established by traffic

authorities.

.Obey speed limit laws, state, local and federal.

.No reckless driving.

.When safe haven is required during a civil

disturbance or natural disaster.

8Travel at speed prudent for the type of vehicle,

visibility, traffic and road conditions.

.If cargo is endangered, proceed to the nearest

military installation or request protection from local

law enforcement office.

8.10.

EXPLOSIVES

TRANSPORTING

PRE-

CAUTIONS. The driver must make every effort to

minimize explosives transporting hazards.

These

precautions include:

e Do not impede traffic by traveling too slow.

elf arrested notify home station and supervisor.

e No hauling explosives at night unless ordered

by cognizant authority .

.Maximum of 8 hours driving unless otherwise

ordered. The receiving activity may direct driver to

travel after approval from driver's assigned command.

.Obeying all road safety rules.

.Keeping engines and chassis clean and oily and

grease free.

8No passengers except: the courier for cargo; a

relief driver for trips

greater than 8 hours

in duration; security guard; or authorized helper.

-Inspecting exhaust system for leaks.

-Obey all road signs.

.Keeping a safe distance behind other vehicles.

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