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Article 30(1) <strong>the</strong> manufacturers commence a policy of eliminating trailer hand brakevalves as standard equipment; or(2) technological advances make trailer hand brake valve systemsobsolete and such systems are replaced with federally approved revised brakingsystems.(c) Any alleged violation of <strong>the</strong> above, including maintenance of equipment, shallnot be cause for refusal of <strong>the</strong> equipment but shall be reported to <strong>the</strong> Employer and <strong>the</strong>Local Union and if not corrected promptly, shall be subject to <strong>the</strong> grievance procedureand is to be treated as a safety and health issue.Section 10.Fuel Tank PlacementThe following minimum critical measurement will apply only to tractors added to <strong>the</strong>fleet after March 1, 1981, with <strong>the</strong> understanding that <strong>the</strong>re shall be no retrofit ofequipment currently in use:(a) Front of Fuel Tank* to Rear of Front Tire -Not less than four (4) inches.(b) Rear of Fuel Tank* to Front of Duals -Not less than four (4) inches where <strong>the</strong>re is no push (dead) axle; not less than two (2)inches where <strong>the</strong>re is a push (dead) axle.(c) Bottom of Fuel Tank* to Ground -<strong>For</strong> trucks with a wheel base of up to and including 151 inches, provide clearance of noless than six (6) inches measured on a flat surface. <strong>For</strong> trucks with a wheel basegreater than 151 inches, provide clearance of no less than eight (8) inches measuredon a flat surface.*"Fuel Tank" includes brackets, return lines, etc., in determining clearances - i.e.,minimum clearances must be maintained inclusive of fuel tank and attachments.Effective on <strong>the</strong> ratification date of <strong>the</strong> contract, all newly acquired line haul (i.e.regularly assigned to road) equipment shall be equipped with fuel tanks with a minimumcapacity of one hundred (100) gallons.73

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