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What are tanker trucks used for?

Tanker trucks haul the liquid and bulk cargo that other industries depend on — fuel, propane, water, crude oil, and waste, moved safely from a source to wherever it’s needed next. Because that cargo varies so much, tanker trucks aren’t one piece of equipment so much as a family of them, each built around what it’s designed to carry.

A tanker truck’s capacity typically runs from around 3,000 US gallons (11,000 liters) up to 11,600 US gallons (43,900 liters), with the exact size driven by the weight of the liquid inside and the axle configuration underneath it. Heavier cargo like crude oil calls for a smaller tank than lighter cargo like gasoline, since gross vehicle weight — not tank volume — is usually what limits a load.

Shop tanker trucks by type

• Fuel tanker trucks — bobtails and multi-compartment tankers built for delivering gasoline, diesel, and oil to fleets, job sites, and retail stations.
• Propane delivery trucks — pressurized bobtails for LPG delivery to homes, farms, and commercial accounts.
• Water trucks — for dust control, job-site supply, and firefighting support.
• Vacuum and septic tankers — for waste hauling and septic service.
• Tanker trailers — pull-behind tank units for fleets running their own tractors.

Buying a used tanker truck at Ritchie Bros.

Every tanker truck listed here comes with equipment history and inspection details, so you can confirm tank material, compartment count, and baffling before you bid rather than after delivery. Bid in a timed auction, make an offer, or submit a sealed bid — whichever fits how your fleet buys.

Looking to sell instead? List your tank trucks with Ritchie Bros. and reach buyers actively bidding on this equipment.