Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association

Supply. Service. Stewardship.

To assist and represent the crop production supply and service industry
while promoting the sound stewardship and utilization of agricultural inputs.

Emergency Release Info

DOT

How to Prepare for DOT Audit

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Click here to see what IDOT expects when it comes knocking at your door for a hazmat audit.

Unified Carrier Registration FAQ for Farmers

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Farmers who transport grain to and from a grain elevator are now defined by USDOT as Interstate Motor Carriers, even if staying within Illinois, as it is considered the first leg or last leg of interstate commerce unless the grain will be processed into another commodity. If your customers have questions about this new regulation, click on this link to view the UCR Q & A published by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Unified Carrier Registration

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80,000 lb Highway Access Fact Sheet

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On Jan 1, 2010 the 80,000 lb highway access rules goes into law. Click here for an excellent fact sheet provided by Illinois Farm Bureau.

Motor Carrier Identification Report

Click here for explanation of the filing schedule for this report.

Regulatory Alert: USDOT Inspecting Ammonia Nurse Tanks

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USDOT officers are conducting nurse tank inspections in the Midwest. Click here for more info.

Regulatory Alert: USDOT Nurse Tank Advisory Letter Dec 2008

Click here to see the IFCA Regulatory Alert and December 2008 letter from USDOT containing information and photographs on anhydrous ammonia nurse tank compliance issues.

Illinois R-Stamp Welders

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Click on this PDF to view R-Stamp Welders and DOT CT facilities that are certified to weld on anyhdrous ammonia nurse tanks in Illinois and perform testing for the Nurse Tank Inspection Program.

Nurse Tank Inspection Program Procedures

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Illinois Hours of Service Law

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This document explains the hours of service exception for transporting agricultural inputs including anhydrous ammonia.

Restricted Use CDL for Ammonia Transportation

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Clarification and Application for Restricted Use CDL

State Phone Numbers for Transportation Issues

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Transportation Regulatory Workshop Presentations

On Wednesday, October 1, 2008, IFCA hosted a transportation regulatory workshop covering regulatory topics such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), proposed requirements for CDL holders, DOT Compliance Reviews, Safety Permits and transportation of Hazardous Materials. Click on these Power Point presentations to view topics presented at the regulatory workshop.