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A Full Automotive Truck Repair Facility Specializing in the Maintenance and Repair of Aviation Refueling Vehicles and Tanker Trailers

Centrally located along the busy Interstate 80-90-94 corridor near Chicago, Illinois, Perry Maintenance & Compliance Services, LLC. (PMC) has served the aviation and trucking industries for 20 years

PMC is a full service maintenance facility. Our experienced staff of technicians provide complete Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Repairs, to keep your fleet downtime to a minimum and your repair costs low.

PMC is conveniently located in the center of the Chicago area’s major pipelines and petroleum terminals, making scheduled repairs easy and emergency repairs quickly resolved. If on-site repairs are needed, PMC can dispatch one of six fully stocked service vans. We specialize in the maintenance and repair of petroleum cargo transport trucks and tanker trailers. Our staff is knowledgeable in loading systems, electrical systems, tank repairs and testing, braking and suspension systems.

With today’s increased environmental and safety laws, keeping track of inspections and tests for any size fleet can be time consuming and expensive. PMC is your "One-Stop" DOT compliance center. We perform DOT Annual Inspections on a "Drive-in" basis for tractors, trailers, tankers, and straight chassis trucks. PMC is registered to perform DOT V, K, I, P, L, and T inspections and tests for MC-300 to MC-331 and DOT-406 to DOT-412 cargo tanks. PMC is a USDOT Registered Testing and Repair Facility, # CT-10583.

PMC is also registered to perform tanker PRESSURE/VACUUM tests for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Our staff will inspect and test your vehicles quickly, to get you back on the road. If repairs are required, PMC’s repair rates are competitively priced.

PMC has an extensive computerized system for record keeping. Repairs can be instantly recalled by vehicle number or date of work. Inspection and test due dates are monitored, and we can remind you before a vehicle is due, to help you avoid costly fines and downtime.

PMC leases secure vehicle parking facilities at its East Chicago site. Parking space includes engine block heater power, and security lighting. PMC’s location offers convenience and savings to petroleum hauling carriers. Spaces are limited.

PMC is a leader in on-site aviation refueling equipment maintenance. The PMC staff are knowledgeable in most refueler and fixed pumping and safety systems. For emergency repairs, our fleet of service vans travel nationwide to quickly get your equipment up and running. Your personnel can contact our staff via our toll free hotline for technical support, information, or parts ordering. PMC can help you serve your customers better by keeping your equipment running.

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Federal DOT Cargo Tank Inspection Table

Marking Symbol Test Inspection Test Interval Years MC300 thru MC303, MC304, MC305, MC306, MC310, MC311, DOT406 MC307, MC312, DOT407, DOT412 MC330, MC331
K LEAKAGE 1
T THICKNESS TEST 2 (4) (4) (4)
L LINING/CLADDING INSPECTION 1
V EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION(1) 1/2 (5)
1 (5)
P PRESSURE TEST(2) 5 (9)
2 (5) (6)
1 (7) (7) (7)
I INTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION(3) 5
2 (8) (8)
1 (4) (4) (4)

Notes to table:
Test and/or inspection required unless otherwise noted.

  1. External visual inspection not required for tanks which are externally insulated.
  2. Pressure test is not required for uninsulated, lined (or clad) cargo tanks which have a design pressure (MAWP) less than 15 psig, such tanks must receive an external visual inspection and lining inspection at least once a year.
  3. Internal visual inspection is not required for tanks not equipped with a manhole or inspection opening. An internal visual inspection is not required for lined tanks except that the lining inspection is required.
  4. All unlined cargo tanks transporting lading corrosive to the tank.
  5. Only cargo tanks with a full opening rear head and designed to be loaded by vacuum.
  6. Only cargo tanks in chlorine service.
  7. All cargo tanks which are insulated with no manhole, or which are insulated and lined.
  8. Insulated cargo tanks.
  9. Cargo tanks equipped with manholes and constructed of quenched and tempered steel (QT) used for the transportation of anhydrous ammonia, liquefied petroleum gas, or any other hazardous material which may cause stress corrosion cracking must be internally inspected by the wet florescent magnetic particle method. This inspection is performed immediately prior to and in conjunction with, the pressure test. The only marking requirement is the (P) symbol required for pressure test.

2011 INSPECTION RATE SHEET

DOT ANNUAL INSPECTION $75.00
Tractor, Trailer, Tanker, Straight Chassis
If done with any other test - add
$35.00
STATE PRESSURE / VACUUM TEST - IL, IN, MI, OH, WI
1 or 2 States $75.00
3 or 4 States $100.00
5 States $110.00
DOT CARGO TANK TESTS - V, K, P, I, L, T
External Visual & Leakage - V & K $75.00
If done with any other test - add $35.00
Internal Visual & Pressure Test - I & P $1000.00
Lining or Thickness Test - L or T Call for Price
STEAM CLEANING Call for Price
  • V, K, P, I, L, T Tests and Inspections performed on MC300 to MC331 and DOT-406 to DOT-412 Cargo Tanks.
  • All inspections and tests include completion of required forms for each State or Federal agency record keeping needs.
  • Some charges may vary depending on individual manufacturer, tank type (MC-#) and tank configuration.
  • Above rates are for INSPECTION or TEST ONLY.
  • Repairs necessary to meet inspection or test requirements are at additional cost.

2011 RATE SHEET

LABOR - Straight Time
During Normal Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Billed in Quarter Hour (1/4) Segments
$78.00 per hour
LABOR - Overtime
After Normal Hours & Weekends
Billed in Quarter Hour (1/4) Segments
$117.00 per hour
LABOR - Holidays
Work On Legal Holidays
Billed in Quarter Hour (1/4) Segments
$195.00 per hour
LABOR - Emergency
When Called Out after Normal Business Hours
Billed at Overtime or Holiday Rate Depending on Day Called Out
Four (4) Hours
Minimum Billing
PARTS, MATERIALS & SERVICES Cost + 20%
TRAVEL DRIVE TIME
Billed in Quarter Hour (1/4) Segments
$78.00 per hour
TRAVEL MILEAGE CHARGE
For Service Vehicle
$ .75 per mile +
Highway Tolls Paid
ROAD SERVICE-Work Away From PERRY Facility
Within a distance of 10 miles $80.00
For Distances beyond 10 miles See Travel Drive Time, Travel Mileage Charge
DAILY EXPENSES
Lodging, Meals, etc., If Overnight Stay Is Required
$155.00


PAYMENT TERMS:
Net before the 30th day from invoice date. Customer agrees to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum or monthly periodic rate of 1.5% on any amount unpaid on the 1st day of the month following the 30th day from invoice date. In the event of default, customer agrees to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred by PERRY Maintenance and Compliance Services, LLC to collect amount due.

321 East Columbus Drive
East Chicago, Indiana 46312

800-325-5098 or 219-397-1656
Fax: 219-397-1657
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