Every industry has its own language — the lingo you use to discuss truck parts and tank components. The tank truck industry is certainly no exception. Ask a mechanic in one part of the country to check the Christmas tree on the trailer and you’d receive a blank stare. But a mechanic in another part of the country would know immediately to inspect fittings on the dome cover.While local jargon might be your go-to, it is not appropriate when discussing U.S. DOT cargo tank regulatory requirements. Let’s take a look at some of the key terms that should be used
Are You Using Proper Tank Truck Lingo?
Here's a look at some of the key terms tank truck operators should use to create a unified industry language.
Sep 08, 2014 | by John Conley |
