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Licensed OTI/NVOCC · MC · $5M general liability
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What's inside

Built for operators tendering chemical freight under DOT 49 CFR Parts 171-180.

  • The 25 chemicals shippers move most in liquid bulk, organized by DOT hazard class.
  • UN number, hazard class, packing group, equipment recommendation, and the one pitfall that causes 60% of contamination claims per commodity.
  • Equipment selection matrix mapping DOT 406, 407, 412, MC-331, ISO tank, and flexitank to compatible commodities.
  • Quick reference card you can print, laminate, and keep at your desk for sub-60-second tender lookups.
  • Sources cited to PHMSA, FMCSA, IMDG, EPA, OSHA, CHEMTREC, NFPA, and the AAR Bureau of Explosives Tariff.
Why operators reach for this guide

Replace 15 SDS lookups, three compliance calls, and a half-day of paperwork with one PDF.

What you get

A single-source reference covering Class 3, Class 8, Class 6.1, Class 5.1, and Class 2.3, plus the non-regulated bulk liquids that still need food-grade or kosher-certified tanks.

Why it matters

Wrong tanker material causes an estimated 60% of contamination claims. Missing placards run $500 to $93,000 per violation under PHMSA enforcement. Both are preventable at the tender stage.

Who it is for

Logistics managers tendering 40+ chemical loads a week. Procurement directors qualifying carriers. Operations leads who need a defensible reference before signing the BOL.

About the author

Luis Uribe, Founder & CEO

Total Connection has brokered chemical freight for 650+ shippers since 1995. Independent, non-asset, family-owned. We pick the right equipment for the load, not the truck sitting in our yard. Licensed OTI/NVOCC #026203NF and FMCSA MC #280101, with $5M general liability (five times the industry standard).

30+
years in chemical logistics
650+
shippers worldwide
$5M
general liability