Cargo tanks are used to transport bulk amounts of all types of hazardous products by road. Types of cargo tanks include:

• Compressed gas tube trailer
• Atmospheric pressure
• Low-pressure
• High-pressure
• Cryogenic
• Corrosive liquid
• Dry bulk cargo

Cargo Tank Truck Markings. Specification or data plates for highway tank trucks are located on the driver’s side toward the front of the tank. These plates provide important information to responders such as:

• Container specification number
• Maximum allowable working pressure
• Material of construction
• Capacity of the tank and compartments