Logistics terms · Logistics terms

What does Tanker mean in logistics?

Short answer

A truck or trailer with a tank body for carrying liquids or gases in bulk. Tanks are built for specific products, pressures and hazard classes.

Petroleum tankers need PESO licences under the Petroleum Rules, 2002, and gas tankers approval under the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. Hazardous loads follow CMVR Rules 129 to 137. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

We publish no freight rates. Our desk confirms your price within minutes.

The numbers behind this answer

Also called
road tanker, bulker
Category
Road
Related terms
Bulk liquid transport, PESO, ISO tank, Hazchem code and TREM card

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

Need this for your own load?

Send the details to our desk. It confirms your price within minutes.

Chat with SSL

Talk to a person