Tanker Trailers for Sale
21 tanker trailers available from dealers nationwide
Tanker trailers are specialized semi-trailers for transporting liquid and gaseous cargo — petroleum fuel, chemicals, food-grade liquids, milk, water, and compressed gases. Built to DOT specifications, they are available in aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel construction. Top manufacturers: Heil, Polar, Tremcar, and Walker.
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What Is a Tanker Trailer?
Tanker trailers are specialized semi-trailers for transporting liquid and gaseous cargo — petroleum fuel, chemicals, food-grade liquids, milk, water, and compressed gases. Built to DOT specifications, they are available in aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel construction. Top manufacturers: Heil, Polar, Tremcar, and Walker.
Common Uses for Tanker Trailers
- Petroleum fuel delivery — gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel to retail and bulk accounts
- Chemical transport — solvents, acids, and industrial liquids in DOT-spec tanks
- Food-grade liquid transport — milk, juices, edible oils, and liquid sweeteners
- Potable and non-potable water delivery
- Compressed gas transport — propane, LNG, and industrial gas cylinders
- Vacuum tanker work for liquid waste, grease trap, and industrial wastewater
What to Look for When Buying a Tanker Trailer
- Capacity — measured in gallons; petroleum tankers typically 5,500–11,000 gallons
- Tank material — aluminum (food/petroleum grade, lightweight), stainless steel (chemical/food), carbon steel (petroleum)
- DOT spec — MC-306/DOT-406 (petroleum), MC-307/DOT-407 (chemicals), MC-312/DOT-412 (corrosives)
- Compartments — number and size; petroleum tankers typically have 2–5 compartments
- Pump/meter system — condition and calibration certification critical for fuel tankers
