The quality of milk delivered to the plant depends on the hauler identifying and eliminating unsatisfactory milk and handling the milk in a sanitary manner.
A license will be issued when the hauler demonstrates the correct techniques and procedures for sampling and hauling milk. The bulk milk hauler is more than a truck driver. The hauler must accurately measure the amount of milk in the bulk tank, notice any spoilage or contaminants in the milk, measure the temperature, collect the official sample for laboratory analyses, then pump and haul the milk so quality is maintained. Samples must be taken under sanitary conditions so that the quality and composition tested can accurately represent the contents of the farm bulk tank.
The true value of the farm's bulk milk rests on the hauler strictly adhering to the correct techniques and procedures outlined in this manual.
This manual provides the bulk milk hauler with the procedures and techniques needed for sampling and hauling milk in a sanitary and accurate manner. It also serves as a refresher course for experienced haulers.
Correct procedures and techniques must be used to maintain the milk quality from farm to plant. Milk value is based on quality, volume, protein and butterfat content of milk. Poor sampling and measuring techniques lead to an incorrect dollar value placed on the farm's bulk milk.
The hauler will, after studying this manual, be able to accurately measure, grade, sample and haul milk to ensure that milk is handled and transported under sanitary conditions and the true value of milk is maintained.
The grading, sampling, measuring and pumping of milk from a farm bulk tank and the delivery of the milk to a dairy plant, receiving station, or transfer station shall only be done by a licensed bulk milk hauler. All relief or part-time haulers must hold a current license.
Upon satisfactory completion of an industry training program, a minimum score of 70 % on the Hauler Exam and the milk inspector's approval, all prospective haulers must complete an application for a Bulk Milk Hauler License. Upon receipt of the application and required fees, the Department of Livestock will issue the license. The bulk milk hauler will receive a wallet size Hauler License. The card will be carried by the hauler at all times on the job, and be available upon the request of the milk inspector.
A license is valid on the date issued and expires on December 31 of that year unless suspended or revoked by the department. A license must be renewed by the first January 31 following the expiration date. A license renewal application form may be supplied by the department. The license renewal application form when returned to the department must be accompanied by the correct license fee. In order to maintain a hauler license, the milk inspector shall evaluate the hauler every two years.