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A '''tank truck''' ([[United States]] usage) or '''tanker lorry''' ([[United Kingdom]] usage) is a [[motor vehicle]] designed to carry [[Liquids|liquefied loads]], [[bulk cargo|dry bulk]] cargo or [[gas]]es on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to [[railroad]] [[tank car]]s which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be [[Thermal insulation|insulated]] or non-insulated; [[pressurized]] or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are [[semi-trailer truck]]s. |
A '''tank truck''' ([[United States]] usage) or '''tanker lorry''' ([[United Kingdom]] usage) is a [[motor vehicle]] designed to carry [[Liquids|liquefied loads]], [[bulk cargo|dry bulk]] cargo or [[gas]]es on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to [[railroad]] [[tank car]]s which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be [[Thermal insulation|insulated]] or non-insulated; [[pressurized]] or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are [[semi-trailer truck]]s. Tankers are very dangerous in that an explosion occurs when they crash. Many tank truck drivers die in the explosion. |
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==Size and volume== |
==Size and volume== |
A tank truck ( United States usage) or tanker lorry ( United Kingdom usage) is a motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to railroad tank cars which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be insulated or non-insulated; pressurized or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are semi-trailer trucks. Tankers are very dangerous in that an explosion occurs when they crash. Many tank truck drivers die in the explosion.
Tank trucks are referenced by their size or volume capacity. Large trucks typically have capacities ranging from 4000 gallons (15,000 litres) to 9000 gallons (34,000 litres).
A tank truck is distinguished by its shape, usually a cylindrical tank upon the vehicle lying horizontally. Some other less visible distinctions amongst tank trucks are their intended use: compliance with human food regulations, refrigeration capability, acid resistance, pressurization capability, and others.
Large tank trucks are used for example to transport gasoline to filling stations. They also transport a wide variety of liquid goods such as concrete, milk, diesel and industrial chemicals.
Smaller tank trucks, with a capacity of less than 3,000 US gal (11,000 litres) are typically used to deal with light liquid cargo within a local community. A common example is a septic service truck (also known as a bowser) used to vacuum clean several septic tanks and then deliver the septic material to a collection site. These tank trucks typically have a maximum capacity of 3,000 gallons (11,000 litres). They are equipped with a pumping system to serve their particular need.
Another common use is to deliver fuel such as Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to households. These trucks usually carry about 1,000 gal (3,800 litres) of LPG under pressure.
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A '''tank truck''' ([[United States]] usage) or '''tanker lorry''' ([[United Kingdom]] usage) is a [[motor vehicle]] designed to carry [[Liquids|liquefied loads]], [[bulk cargo|dry bulk]] cargo or [[gas]]es on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to [[railroad]] [[tank car]]s which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be [[Thermal insulation|insulated]] or non-insulated; [[pressurized]] or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are [[semi-trailer truck]]s. |
A '''tank truck''' ([[United States]] usage) or '''tanker lorry''' ([[United Kingdom]] usage) is a [[motor vehicle]] designed to carry [[Liquids|liquefied loads]], [[bulk cargo|dry bulk]] cargo or [[gas]]es on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to [[railroad]] [[tank car]]s which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be [[Thermal insulation|insulated]] or non-insulated; [[pressurized]] or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are [[semi-trailer truck]]s. Tankers are very dangerous in that an explosion occurs when they crash. Many tank truck drivers die in the explosion. |
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==Size and volume== |
==Size and volume== |
A tank truck ( United States usage) or tanker lorry ( United Kingdom usage) is a motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads. The largest such vehicles are similar to railroad tank cars which are also designed to carry liquefied loads. Many variants exist due to the wide variety of liquids that can be transported. Tank trucks tend to be large; they may be insulated or non-insulated; pressurized or non-pressurized; and designed for single or multiple loads (often by means of internal divisions in their tank). Some are semi-trailer trucks. Tankers are very dangerous in that an explosion occurs when they crash. Many tank truck drivers die in the explosion.
Tank trucks are referenced by their size or volume capacity. Large trucks typically have capacities ranging from 4000 gallons (15,000 litres) to 9000 gallons (34,000 litres).
A tank truck is distinguished by its shape, usually a cylindrical tank upon the vehicle lying horizontally. Some other less visible distinctions amongst tank trucks are their intended use: compliance with human food regulations, refrigeration capability, acid resistance, pressurization capability, and others.
Large tank trucks are used for example to transport gasoline to filling stations. They also transport a wide variety of liquid goods such as concrete, milk, diesel and industrial chemicals.
Smaller tank trucks, with a capacity of less than 3,000 US gal (11,000 litres) are typically used to deal with light liquid cargo within a local community. A common example is a septic service truck (also known as a bowser) used to vacuum clean several septic tanks and then deliver the septic material to a collection site. These tank trucks typically have a maximum capacity of 3,000 gallons (11,000 litres). They are equipped with a pumping system to serve their particular need.
Another common use is to deliver fuel such as Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to households. These trucks usually carry about 1,000 gal (3,800 litres) of LPG under pressure.