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The tanks themselves come in different configurations depending on what’s being carried, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Insulated vs non-insulated<\/li>
- Pressurised vs non-pressurised<\/li>
- Compartmentalised vs single product load<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The most common type of tanker is a fuel tanker – they transport fuel from major hubs out to individual petrol stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Fuel tanker semitrailer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n In countries like Australia, A double, B double and road train combinations are allowed where the ‘prime mover’ (the cab) pulls two or more trailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Checking the tyres on this road train would be almost a full-time job.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The dangers of driving a tanker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tankers can carry all kinds of liquids, some of them toxic, explosive or corrosive. A tanker carrying 35,000 litres of fuel is a rolling bomb in the wrong situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When a large tanker spills its load, there’s a huge volume of liquid. If the fuel is flammable, heat from the engine can ignite it. If it’s toxic, fumes can overwhelm people nearby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Drivers need special training in dangerous goods legislation and handling to drive tankers carrying hazardous goods so that they know what to do in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Small fuel tanker at a wharf displaying ADR\/HAZCHEM signage <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Partial loads in a tank are called a live load. This is because they slosh around under cornering and braking. The risk of rollover in a tanker truck is high in comparison to some other loads because the centre of gravity is high and always moving. Rollover awareness and prevention training<\/a> is advised for all truck drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baffles that slow down the movement of liquid in the tank can stop the forwards\/backwards sloshing under braking which causes the truck to ‘push’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tanker drivers learn to brake early and smoothly, and take very smooth lines around corners. Driving a tanker requires more concentration than most other types of truck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A tanker truck or tanker is a truck or trailer designed to carry bulk liquids or gases on the road. They come in two physical configurations: The tank is connected to the chassis of the truck or trailer The tank…<\/span><\/p>\n