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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · 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](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## 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](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#tanker)

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

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- [What does Flexitank mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-flexitank-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#tanker)
- [Tanker: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/petroleum-bulk-liquids/)

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