A chemical spill this Monday from yet another 18-wheeler accident in Texas is giving the Hazmat crew another workout again. According to the Dallas AP, IH 30 in that city was the site of a crash between a Kia and an 18-wheeler truck. The tank on the commercial truck was ruptured in the wreck disgorging diesel fuel on the highway. Traffic is shut down until the hazardous materials personnel can clean up the mess.
Overview It goes without saying that 18-wheelers are much heavier – and much larger – than family passenger cars. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. As for length, a combined tractor-trailer is generally about 70 feet long. Given the enormous weight and size of 18 wheelers, there is no room for…
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