06-24 and 06-25 2025 Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle Inspection Training: Visual Inspection and Leakage Test (VK).
This is a 2-day event
Day one is classroom. Day two is the actual inspection of a cargo tank that will be completed virtually. The instructor will join the inspection virtually through the use of streaming video using smartphones or tablets. The instructor will observe and coach the inspection virtually.
THIS DOC - You can see the full original Google Doc of this document at this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bXZN6Sr-Hn2jZygMD6pSX4tB0gxHxkQg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102481522003610225523&rtpof=true&sd=true
This training gives the student a Day One Classroom session as well as the Day TWO instruction and practical experience on an actual cargo tank inspection session.
SUMMARY
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE - the training is designed to facilitate in-house inspections to make sure that the inspections are completed properly. Additionally, completing inspections in house equates to huge savings for the company by avoiding reliance on outside vendors to complete the inspection. Certain situations necessitate expediting inspection; i.e., the truck is needed badly to make critical deliveries and delay in the completion of the inspection needs to be avoided, especially if the inspection is overdue. There is a cost saving depending on factors like the number of cargo tanks and the necessary equipment, in-house inspections may be far more cost-effective than outsourcing.
Material in this class includes content from Federal DOT and their perspective on safe loading and unloading of the CTMV.
Petroleum drivers - oil and gasoline - will benefit from this session as well as propane retailers.
4-MINUTE VIDEO - See our 4-minute video with Mike DizGiorgio talking about this coming class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSb7LPFt0XOzNH5zyEXty-uofoFwFPzc/view?usp=sharing
REGISTER - Email us at info@propaneandoiltraining.com
to register. We will invoice you when we have your registration information together.
CERTIFICATE - We will provide a Certificate of Completion to anyone completing this class. It will be send to the email address of the person that registers attendees for this class. Certs will be sent as pdf documents.
CONTENT - Cargo Tank Testing and Inspection Workshops covers the regulations and requirements for testing and inspecting propane cargo tanks, including the visual inspection and leakage test - aka the “VK”. We will discuss pressure tests and internal inspections. The “PI” or “P&I” (Pressure and Internal Visual Inspection) is a separate class. These workshops are designed to help cargo tank repair technicians, testers, and inspectors comply with DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 107 and 180).
COURSE CONTENT
Overview of 49 CFR Part 107 & Part 180, 49 CFR Part 172.704
Qualifications of Registered Inspectors, Design Certifying Engineers & Authorized Inspectors
Special test and inspection conditions
Confined Space Entry Training REQUIRED FOR THE PI - NOT VK
Pressure tests overview only. Not required for VK
Leakage tests
Internal Visual Inspection overview only. Not required for VK
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) overview only. Not required for VK
Thickness tests
Lining inspections overview - Not required for VK
DOT Interpretations
Compliance dates including proper tank markings
Recordkeeping requirements
Cargo tank repair and retrofitting
Compliance and enforcement issues
Registration procedures for test and inspection facilities application
Record Keeping
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS CLASS
We recommend shopping online for the test equipment or obtaining the required equipment from your propane equipment supplier.
THIS CLASS: Thickness Tester (Mike uses the NDT International Thickness Tester)
THIS CLASS: Pit Gauge - we recommend Gal gauges
THIS CLASS: Combustible Gas Detector
THIS CLASS IS CLASS: Propane Cargo Tank to Inspect & recertify
FYI - for PI CLASSES ONLY
PI ONLY - Magnetic Particle Tester - note this required only for the PI class
PI ONLY - A source of water to completely fill the cargo tank.
Filling with water serves two purposes;
The pressure test is a hydro test that is why the cargo tank is filled with water.
By filling with water we are purging the cargo tank of all flammable gas. i.e. The relief valves are removed during the filling process allowing water to push out residual flammable vapors. After the CT is full you will plug the relief valve openings.
Note that the textbook will include info on PI.
Following this procedure, you will pressurize the cargo tank with compressed air to perform the pressure test while checking for leaks.
After the test is completed you will need a place to drain the cargo tank in preparation for the internal inspection and magnetic particle test.
This should cover the preliminary requirements all of which will be covered in detail during class. The PI procedures are in the textbook that we will provide, however, this class is not for pressure test and internal inspection - aka “P&I”.
COSTS - Cost For The Class
One Day In the Classroom and second day inspection session (live). Two days for
$575.00 (1 attendee)
$475 per person (2 attendees)
$375.00 per person (3 attendees or more)
TIMES - Class will begin at 8 AM EST,e nd at 430PM EST WITH A HALF HOUR FOR LUNCH. Note that the length of the class depends on the knowledge and expertise of attendees. Those new to cargo tanks may take longer than seasoned veterans.
BOOK - We will send registrants the material for student use in advance of the class start. We will send a link for registrants to use to download and have ready for class
NOTE that when you try that link Google may send us a notice asking us to grant your access to the file. If you are prompted about access we will grant access right away and you will see an email telling you the link is open to you at the email you were using at the time.
EMAILS - Those purchasing this class can expect one or more emails from Mike DiGiorgio or Shane Sweet with details about the class.
SNIPPED - see the complete doc at the link up top of this page