A carrier needs a cargo tank built to the DOT 407 specification. What design requirement does 49 CFR 178.347 set that distinguishes it from a DOT 406 tank?

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Regulation

49 CFR 178.347 (DOT 407 cargo tank specification)

Why This Matters

The jump from a DOT 406's low-pressure oval shell to a DOT 407's circular, higher-pressure design reflects the more demanding chemical cargoes it carries. Matching the right tank specification to the right commodity is a core part of what shippers and carriers must get right before a load ever moves.