The transportation of diesel engine fuel (i.e., diesel) is subject to stringent regulations primarily based on its classification as a hazardous chemical. Effective January 1, 2023, diesel has been fully included in the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals. Consequently, its transportation must comply with all relevant national laws and regulations governing the transport of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.
Core transportation requirements are as follows:
Qualification and Licensing: Transportation entities must obtain a Road Hazardous Goods Transportation Permit and hold a valid Road Transport Business License. No entity or individual may engage in road transportation of diesel without authorization.
Specialized Vehicles: Only specialized hazardous goods transport vehicles compliant with national standards may be used. Vehicles must be equipped with essential safety features, including fire blankets, static grounding devices, tank grounding chains, baffle plates (to reduce vibration-induced static), and compliant firefighting equipment and leak emergency response gear. The use of non-specialized vehicles such as regular trucks, pickup trucks, or vans is strictly prohibited.
Personnel Qualifications:
Both drivers and escorts must hold valid Dangerous Goods Transportation Qualification Certificates. Drivers must also possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license matching the authorized vehicle type, be under 60 years of age, and have no record of major or above traffic accidents within the past three years.
Safety Operations:
Prior to transport, inspect containers for integrity and sealing to prevent leakage, collapse, falling, or damage.
During transport, strictly prohibit mixed loading or transport with oxidizers, halogens, food chemicals, etc.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, rain, and high temperatures; summer shipments are recommended during early morning or evening hours.
During transit and at rest stops, maintain distance from ignition sources, heat sources, and high-temperature areas.
Markings and Routes:
Transport vehicles must display conspicuous dangerous goods warning signs in designated locations.
Shipments must follow prescribed routes and schedules without unauthorized deviations.
