Highway tankers

Question 1

Oval cross section on most indicates an atmospheric pressure tank

Maximum 6 compartments

Maximum capacity of approximately 9000 gallons in us transportation system, 13,800 gallons in Canada and border states

Answer 1

MC 306/DOT406

Question 2

Up to 5 compartments with over turn protection and crash boxes

Maximum allowable working pressure up to 40 psi

Total capacity of 5000 to 8000 gallons

Ladder in the middle

Answer 2

MC 307/ DOT 407

Question 3

Normally a single compartment cargo tank with spill box in the rear.

Capacity of 3300 to 6300 gallons depending upon the product

MAWP between 35 and 50 psi rare versions may operate at 100psi

Answer 3

MC 312/ DOT 412

Question 4

May be found as a bobtail. Bobtail capacities range from 2300 to 3000 gallons transports range from 9000 to 14,500.

Transports as large as 17,500 gallons are allowed in some states

Answer 4

MC 330/ MC 331

Question 5

Many versions include a work box dog house at the rear of the unit and evaporator coils underneath the belly of the tank.

Single compartment unit with working pressures ranging from 25 psi to 500 psi

Capacity 8000 to 10,000 gallons

Answer 5

MC 338 cryogenic liquid cargo tank

Question 6

Consist of 2 to approximately 20 seamless steel cylinders permanently mounted together. Often referred to as the tube trailer.

Service pressures range from 2000 to 5000 psi

Answer 6

Compressed gas trailer

Question 7

Tank is covered with insulation and an outer jacket usually aluminum that conceals the insulation

Answer 7

Heated material cargo tank

Question 8

Bottom hopper design for offloading the product

Answer 8

Dry bulk tank truck