The fuel truck gives spark free loading and unloading of the fuel tank. Also, the fuel truck is controlling the pressure of the fuel that is inside of the fuel tank. Controlling the pressure of the explosive liquid is the main purpose for safe transportation.
Size and Volume of The Fuel Truck
A Semi fuel truck can hold 9,000 to 11,500 gallons of fuel. If the fuel truck has 3 axle trailer the regulations for hauling are not allowing fuel transportation that is over 8,500 gallons even if it have 9,500 gallon capacity. The fuel truck with 4 axle trailer has 11,500 gallon capacity and can haul maximum 105,000 pounds when it is fully loaded.
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One fuel compartment of the fuel truck can hold 500 to 2500 gallons of fuel. These fuel compartments are very practical because one gas station usually needs refill of few different grades of fuel so one fuel truck with multiple compartments can deliver these requirements.
The Shape of The Fuel Tank
Why most of the fuel tanks have a cylindrical shape? That is a thing that anyone who saw a fuel truck has thought of. The answer my friends lie in the security of the tank when the fuel hit the tank wall. I will explain what I mean with this.
