Specification Tank Truck Remounting: Regulatory Considerations

A properly maintained specification cargo tank should outlast at least one truck chassis and can provide a long service life over a new set of wheels. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued an interpretation, which should help truck owners maintain compliance when making change-outs and doing remounts.The DOT designates minimum design and construction requirements for cargo tanks used to haul hazardous materials. Specification tank trucks must be constructed to the DOT specifications.The first step is to research whether you need a specification cargo tank for the products you will transport. If you know you will — or even might