Know the essential recommendations for grain transport

Grain transport logistics involves a series of processes. And preventing part of the load from being wasted in the middle of the trip is certainly among the most important precautions.

To give you an idea, more than 13% of productions are lost during transport, according to a study published by USP. If the damage were not enough, it is still necessary to be aware of a series of legal requirements.

Do you know what obligations are related to grain transport and how to meet them? How about knowing the best equipment to minimize your waste? Check out the essential recommendations on the topic in this article.

See the main safety requirements in grain transport

The National Traffic Council stipulates some rules for the transport of grains, and it is essential to comply with them so as not to suffer penalties. In addition, they are also important to prevent waste.

The main requirements for the transfer of this type of cargo is the use of vehicles with bodies that have closed side guards or with metallic screens with meshes, whose dimensions prevent the grains from being lost on the way.

To complete the sealing, it is mandatory to use a tarpaulin in good condition above the load. It is also essential that it is properly anchored to the bodywork, so that it does not fall.

The Contran also delimits the maximum weight of cargo in grain transport, which cannot exceed 29 tons in non-articulated trucks and 45 tons in articulated trucks.

There are still limitations for the size of vehicles. Its maximum width is 2.60 meters. The total height is 4.40 meters. The maximum total length is 14 meters for non-articulated and 19.8 meters for articulated ones.

Finally, don’t forget to keep your vehicle and cargo documentation up to date. The main documents include the Electronic Manifesto (MDFe), the Electronic Bill of Lading (CTe) and the Invoices.

Learn best practices for safe movement

The first step to ensure safe grain transport is to pay attention to the particularities of each load. While wheat is sensitive and does not support long routes, for example, soybeans are damaged by rainwater or excessive heat.

Analyze your cargo, ensure proper packaging, plan routes well and try to monitor movement to remedy unforeseen circumstances. Attentive to the requirements of the legislation and the needs of the products handled, be even more careful with your equipment.

Mostly, the most recommended truck model is the bulk carrier. That’s because, it has a body with high side rails, which keep the goods safe throughout the journey.

In general, as the bulk buckets are developed specifically for grain transport, they already meet all Contran requirements and even add important accessories to make your logistics more efficient.

Speaking of differentials, the ideal is to opt for tilting models, which make unloading the grains even more practical and efficient. Find out in the next item the best model for your needs in the area.

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Ensure the ideal equipment to assist you in this work

As you can see, the best equipment for the transport of grains is the Caçamba Graneleira. Robustec offers cutting-edge equipment for this sector and is proud to present its new model: the Bulk Dump Bucket.

It has even higher standards of quality, robustness and innovation, being ideal for handling products such as soy, corn, wheat, oats, in addition to palletized materials or in big bags.

With a reinforced structure, excellent performance and high durability, the equipment still has a full factory warranty and can be customized according to your needs.

Thus, you can insert load stabilizer, decorative band, grain nozzle and metal fender.

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How about boosting your productivity and ensuring much more efficient grain transport? Check out all the exclusive features of Robustec’s Bulk Dump Bucket.