Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
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Corrosive fertilizers can be identified by a label
indicating a corrosion warning. All other non-corrosive
fertilizers may be shipped in refrigerated containers.
 Other highly reactive chemicals such as sodium, phosphorus,
potassium nitrate, etc.
 Lead acid batteries (except as permitted under
“automobiles” below) or other such products that could
potentially leave metal or chemical residues damaging to
the container or to Dole food product.
 Prohibited metals or metallic compounds which are known to
be highly toxic or which are in a form that could leave
hazardous residues, dust or could otherwise contaminate the
containers.
The following items are specifically allowed to be shipped in Dole
containers, provided that proper care has been taken to ensure that they are
sufficiently packaged and carefully handled so as not to present a threat of
potential damage to the container or any products subsequently shipped in
the container:
 Automobiles - prior to loading (in either refrigerated or
dry containers), automobiles MUST have their battery cables
removed, and gasoline drained. Fuel tanks must be securely
closed. Wet electric storage batteries that are not "non-
spillable" batteries may not be transported. No automobile
battery may be transported in a Dole container unless it is
shipped as a secure component of an automobile. Oil need
not be drained from the cars; however, after shipment the
containers should be checked for grease or oil stains, and
if such stains are found, the condition should be flagged
for removal during the company's cleaning procedure.
 Machinery or machinery parts - these materials (which
include pipe and steel wire) may be transported if they are
properly packaged so as to prevent any movement that could
result in breakage or the release of hazardous dust or
residues.
 Manufactured goods - non-hazardous medical supplies,
plastic, paper or wood products, computers, household
goods, office supplies, etc. may be transported; again,
care must be taken to ensure against breakage or the