The AAMVA CDL Manual explains that 'outage' requirements differ between liquids. What is the stated reason different liquids require different amounts of outage?
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Regulation
AAMVA CDL Manual Section 8.2.6, p.8-8-2
Why This Matters
Never loading a cargo tank completely full is a basic tanker safety rule; if a liquid expands as it warms during transit and there's no outage space, pressure can build and the tank can be damaged or leak. Knowing outage varies by liquid prevents drivers from applying a one-size-fits-all fill level.