Transportation Compliance Plan
MAX Environmental Technologies Bulger Facility
- Approved Truck Routes
- “Safety Zone”
- Speed Limit
- School Bus Routes and Times
- Good Neighbor Policy
- Public Roadway Conditions
- PENNDOT Roadway Bond
- Plant Roadway Conditions
- Equipment Checks
- Accident/Spill Reporting
- Manifests and Drivers' Log Book
- Scheduling
- Delivery Requirements
- Site Security
- Personal Protective Equipment
- General Safety
- MAX Safety Training Identification Card
The only approved truck route to MAX Environmental’s Bulger facility is as shown on the enclosed Transporter Map. PA Route 980 intersects US Route 22 at the Midway-McDonald exit. Approximately 1.6 miles south and east of the Midway-McDonald exit of US Route 22 on PA Route 980 is the intersection with Beech Hollow Road. Approximately 1.0 miles on Beech Hollow Road to Candor Road. Then approximately 1.4 miles on Candor Road to the MAX Environmental Bulger Facility. The total distance from US Route 22 is 4.0 miles.
The only approved truck route from MAX Environmental’s Bulger facility is to turn right out of the facility entrance onto Candor Road to Beech Hollow Road to US Route 980, returning the same route.
MAX has designated a section of the approved truck route as an area in which extreme caution is to be exercised. This area has been termed the “SAFETY ZONE”. When approaching the Bulger Facility, the “SAFETY ZONE” begins on Candor Road, approximately 3/10th mile from the intersection of Beech Hollow Road and Candor Road. The beginning of the “SAFETY ZONE” is the “WATCH CHILDREN” road sign. The “SAFETY ZONE” continues 5/10th mile, through the village of Candor, to the bridge over an unnamed tributary to Little Raccoon Creek, which is approximately the boundary between Robinson Township and Smith Township.
On the Return trip, the same 5/10th mile long “SAFETY ZONE”, beginning at the bridge and ending at the “WATCH CHILDREN” sign is in effect.
All posted speed limits must be strictly observed and adhered to. The speed limit on Beech Hollow Road and Candor Road is 35 miles per hour. MAX requires a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour through the village of Candor, specifically the area designated as the “SAFETY ZONE”.
School buses routinely travel the approved truck route and school bus stops exist by many homes on these roads. School buses MUST be given the utmost consideration when they are on our roadways.
All drivers are to yield to school buses at the four way stop Beech Hollow Road and Candor Road intersection. Particularly in the morning hours, the school bus is to be permitted to collect students prior to a truck passing the bus stops. The school bus is then to be given double the normal vehicle length to speed distance. In this manner, the school bus can pick up the students prior to the truck passing through the area.
When following a school bus in the afternoon (student drop-off) hours, all drivers must give the school bus triple the normal vehicle length to speed distance.
Fort Cherry School District school buses generally run through the Candor area between 7:15/8:45am and 3:00/4:00 pm. School activity buses will run as late as 6:00pm. A Burgettstown School District school bus stop is directly across from the Bulger Facility entrance. The school bus stops to pick up children at 8:10 am and drops off children at 4:00 pm. The bus travels down Candor Road to the sharp curve noted on the transporter map, and turns left onto an unimproved side road. There is limited sight distance at this point. During these time periods all drivers will maintain a 20 miles per hour speed limit while on Beech Hollow Road and Candor Road.
MAX Environmental is a good neighbor and a member of the local Bulger community. MAX is committed to assuring that our operation does not cause harm or undo concern to our community. Transporters delivering materials to our facility are also part of this community, if only for a brief time, and are required to afford our neighbors the courtesy that one would expect for a good neighbor. This includes providing extra distance when following another motor vehicle; not using the engine decompression or “Jake” brake when on the plant approach roads, providing sufficient room for oncoming motor vehicles, and reporting all incidents to MAX’s plant personnel. Maintaining a clean vehicle and conducting the required pre and post-trip vehicle safety inspections will also help present an image that all involved in our operation a concerning about our endeavors. This can only help maintain a positive attitude with our neighbors.
Beech Hollow Road and Candor Road are two lane state routes with no shoulder. These roads are constantly utilized by trucks, buses, and passenger vehicles. These roadways are a main access for the communities of Bulger, Candor, Midway, and Smith Township. The roadways are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
MAX’s concern with the roadways is that unsafe conditions of the road surface, shoulders, guard railing, signage, and bridges be identified by the drivers and reported immediately to MAX. Tracking of mud or dust by others along the access roadways must also be reported. Further, that any accidents, involving MAX’s transporters or not, be reported as quickly as possible to MAX. With the proper information concerning these situations MAX can respond quickly to avert problems.
MAX maintains a roadway maintenance bond with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on the approved truck access routes. The approved truck access roadways have a 10 ton weight limit. In order for a vehicle to legally travel these roadways they must be covered by a roadway maintenance bond. Proof of that coverage must accompany every vehicle which exceeds the 10 tons weight limit.
Tracking of waste onto the roadway is to be avoided by diligently cleaning your vehicle before leaving the disposal unit. A mud runoff pad and track shovels are provided on the impoundment. Every driver on every delivery regardless of weather conditions or time of day is to exit his vehicle, while on the runoff pad, and inspect the tires for mud or waste. Tires and running gear on each vehicle are to be “shovel clean” before leaving the impoundment. If tracking continues past the disposal unit, a truck tire wash area and water are provided at the plant area. Use the provided facilities to maintain a clean vehicle. Mud or waste tracked onto the plant access road past the truck tire wash area will eventually migrate onto the public roads. No mud or waste is to be tracked onto the public road. THIS WILL ENDANGER YOUR JOB! All vehicles must stop at the STOP SIGN at the end of MAX’s drive, prior to entering the public roadway.
A daily vehicle condition report is to be filled out for your vehicle. A sample of a daily vehicle condition report is attached. If you change vehicles during the day a pre-trip inspection of each vehicle is required prior to leaving the waste staging area and again prior to leaving the disposal unit. Begin the daily or pre-trip inspection by reviewing the previous day’s or drivers vehicle inspection report. The inspection is to be conducted in accordance with a standard vehicle condition report. A sample drivers daily vehicle condition report is attached.
Every trailer, etc. is to be inspected to assure that the tailgate is latched and that the electrical and airlines are connected. The lighting is to be checked for proper connection and illumination.
Every roll-off container, dump trailer and dump truck bed are to be inspected to be sure that the tailgate closes tightly, that turn buckles and latches are in place and operable, and that there is no leakage. Loads are to be inspected to assure that there are no free liquids and that the container is not overfilled for the public roads. Roll-off containers are to have chain binders tightly in place. All loads are to be tarped to assure that there is no excess moisture getting into the container and that no wind dispersal of the contents occurs.
Any loose material on the outside of the roll-off container, dump trailer or dump truck must be removed before leaving the generator’s plant.
All vehicles transporting residual waste in Pennsylvania are required to have PA Act 90 stickers on the tractor and trailer as well as placard, in six inch high letters, identifying the contents of the vehicle as “RESIDUAL WASTE”. If your vehicle does not have an Act 90 sticker you cannot transport residual waste in Pennsylvania and MAX cannot accept your delivery. If you are caught transporting residual waste without and Act 90 sticker the fines are substantial. If your vehicle does not have proper placards you and your company will also be liable for a fine from the PADEP.
All accidents and/or spills must be reported to MAX’s Bulger Plant management. The transporter is required to take all actions necessary in the event of an accident and/or spill. A transporter’s emergency response plan must be on file with MAX and it must be followed. Information concerning the type of accident, individuals involved, property damage, vehicles involved, and any other particulars about the incident must be reported. Any accident which a driver witnesses but is not involved in, on the plant access roadways, must also be reported. By having all the information concerning an accident, MAX can be prepared with the appropriate response.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires a manifest shipping paper accompany each load of non-hazardous (residual) waste material. A sample copy of a non-hazardous waste manifest is attached. Information required to be placed on a non-hazardous waste manifest is the generated US EPA ID number, a non-repeating manifest number, the generator’s name and mailing address, the transporters name and phone number, the designated disposal facility name and site address, a waste name and description, total quantity, special handling instructions, and signatures of the generator, transporter, and disposal facility. In order for a load to be accepted a weight ticket and signed manifest will be required.
Every driver must maintain and carry a driver’s daily log in a form approved by the US Department of transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Logs must be filled in up to the last change of duty status.
All loads must be scheduled by calling (724) 796-1571 at least three hours in advance and must arrive within thirty (30) minutes of the scheduled delivery time. In order to assure that MAX is prepared for acceptance of a shipment it must be scheduled.
All vehicles delivering waste materials to MAX’s disposal facilities must be permitted for operation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All loads must be in a sealed shipping container, dump trailer, or dump truck, with proper/operable tailgate latches. All loads must be covered (tarped). All required shipping papers must accompany each load and the driver must have a current log book, valid commercial drivers license, and proof of having taken MAX’s driver safety training. All deliveries must have been scheduled in advance and been given a delivery time.
Unauthorized individuals are not permitted on MAX’s property. MAX provides security for its Bulger Facility by use of fencing and an electronic gate with an intercom system. If you arrive at the facility at your scheduled time and the gate is closed, use the intercom system to alert plant management that your are at the gate. MAX conducts a 24 hour operation at its Bulger Facility. In addition, Security Guards are on duty during evening, weekend, and holiday periods.
Transporters are required to have and use personal protective equipment (PPE) while on MAX property. Long sleeves and long pants are required of all persons entering MAX property. Drivers are responsible for wearing sturdy work shoes or boots. No sneakers or open toe footwear is permitted outside of the employee parking area. Work gloves are a requirement and all drivers must supply their own work gloves.
Drivers are required to clean their own vehicle tires/running gear prior to leaving the site. A truck tire wash is provided. A face splash guard will be provided and is to be worn during tire cleaning activities.
Personal vehicles are not to be driven inside the Bulger Facility. The parking lot at the Plant Office is to be used. No one is to wander outside their designated work area. Trucks are not to be left unattended on plant property.
Having completed this safety training course you will be provided with a safety training identification card. This card must be carried with you when delivering waste to MAX’s Bulger facility.