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GLOSSARY OF TRUCK TERMS

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Tank

See 9 CFR 178.345-1 (c).

Tank, Cargo

See 49 CFR 171.8 and 178.320 (a).

Tank Design Type

See 49 CFR 178.320 (a).

Tank, DOT 406

Tank built after October 1, 1990, meeting US DOT specifications DOT 406 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.346. This tank is typically used to carry gasoline, fuel oil, alcohol, or other liquid flammables. This tank is typically constructed of aluminum and designed with an elliptical cross section.

Tank, DOT 407

Tank built after October 1, 1990, meeting US DOT specifications DOT 407 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.347. This tank is typically used to carry solvents, plasticizers, casinghead, gas, etc. This tank is typically constructed of stainless steel or aluminum and designed for pressure of at least 25 psig.

Tank, DOT 412

Tank built after October 1, 1990, meeting US DOT specifications DOT 412 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.348. This tank is typically used to carry corrosives. This tank is typically constructed of stainless steel or carbon steel and designed for a pressure of 35 psig.

Tank, Dry Bulk

A tank typically constructed of aluminum or carbon steel to carry dry bulk commodities such as cement, fertilizer, sand, plastics, grain, etc. with typical densities ranging from 18 to 125 pounds per cubic feet. This tank is typically designed for an unloading pressure of 15 psig.

Tank, Frac

A portable storage tank used to hold flushing or fracing fluid at an oil well site. Characterized by a large, rectangular cross section, a single axle suspension, no landing gear, and a front winching bar.

Tank, Fuel

Tank used to hold fuel for the burners.

Tank, Hot Products

A tank typically insulated to handle asphalt and other products at a temperature over 300\0xA1 F. This tank is typically constructed of aluminum, steel, or stainless steel and designed for atmospheric pressure.

Tank, MC 304

Tank built prior to December 1, 1967 to old US DOT Specifications MC 304 for the transportation of flammable liquids or poisonous liquids. This tank was constructed of steel and aluminum with a design pressure of at least 25 psig. This tank is a predecessor of the MC 307 tank.

Tank, MC 305

Tank built prior to December 1, 1967 to old US DOT Specification MC 305 for the transportation of flammable liquids or poisonous liquids. This tank was constructed of aluminum and designed for atmospheric pressure. This tank is a predecessor of the MC 306 tank.

Tank, MC 306

Tank built after December 1, 1967 and prior to April 21, 1994, meeting US DOT Specification MC 306 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.341. This tank is typically used to carry gasoline, fuel oil, alcohol, or other liquid flammables. This tank is typically constructed of aluminum and designed for atmospheric pressure. This tank is a predecessor of the DOT 406 cargo tank.

Tank, MC 307

Tank built after December 1, 1967 and prior to April 21, 1994, meeting US DOT Specification MC 307 as defined in Code of Federal Regulations 178.342. This tank is typically used to carry solvents, plasticizers, casinghead gas, etc. This tank is typically constructed of stainless steel and designed for a pressure of at least 25 psig. This tank is a predecessor of the DOT 407 cargo tank.

Tank, MC 311

Tank built prior to December 1, 1967 to old US DOT Specification MC 311 for the transportation of corrosives. This tank was constructed of steel or aluminum. This tank is a predecessor of the MC 312 tank.

Tank, MC 312

Tank built after December 1, 1967 and prior to April 21, 1994, meeting US DOT Specification MC 312 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.343. This tank is typically used to carry corrosives. This tank is typically constructed of stainless steel of carbon steel and designed for a pressure of 35 psig. This tank is a predecessor of the DOT 412 cargo tank.

Tank, MC 330

Tank built prior to December 1, 1967 to old US DOT Specification MC 330 for the transportation of compressed gases. This tank was typically constructed of quenched and tempered or carbon steel for a pressure of 250 to 265 psig. This tank is a predecessor of the MC 331 tank.

Tanks, MC 331

Tank meeting US DOT Specification MC 331 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.337. This tank typically used to carry anhydrous ammonia, propane, or other liquefied or pressurized gases. This tank is typically constructed of quenched and tempered or carbon steel and designed for a pressure of 265 psig.

Tank, MC 338

Tank built after October 1, 1984, meeting US DOT Specification MC 338 as defined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 178.338. This tank is insulated and designed to carry cryogenic liquids.

Tank, Non-Spec

A tank not meeting one of the US DOT Specifications.

Tank, Sanitary

A tank typically insulated to carry milk, vinegar, vegetable oils, syrups, and other food products. This tank is typically constructed of stainless steel and designed for atmospheric pressure.

Tank, Self Supporting

A tank trailer whose shell is the structural support member for the vehicle.

Tank, TOFC

A tank meeting Association of American Railroads Specification M-931, Appendix F. This tank is a MC 307, MC 312, DOT 407, DOT 412 or IMCO Type 4 tank constructed of steel with a minimum design pressure of 35 psig. This tank trailer is for trailers on railroad flat car service.

Tank, Vacuum

Tank equipped with a pump to reduce the pressure in the tank to much less than atmospheric pressure. This reduced pressure of \0xD2vacuum\0xD3 is used for loading the tank. (See Tank, Waste). Also see 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).

Tank, Variable Specification

See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).

Tank, Washout

A tank holding solvent for cleaning pump and discharge hose.

Tank, Waste

Tank designed to transport waste consisting of liquid and/or solids. Tank may have a full opening rear head. Tank may be equipped for vacuum loading.

Abbreviation for Technical Bulletin.

Toughness of Material

See 49 CFR 178.345-1 (c).

Transition

That section of a tank which joins two unequal cross sections.

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