liquids and bulk · middle mile

Tanker

Edible oil, chemicals, petroleum products (licensed operators).

  • by axle gross vehicle weight MoRTH 2018

On the scale

Where it sits among India’s trucks

Gross vehicle weight (tonnes)
  1. Mini truck 1.74 t
  2. 6-wheeler 19 t
  3. 10-wheeler 28.5 t
  4. 12-wheeler 36 t
  5. 14-wheeler 43.5 t
  6. Container trailer 40 t
  7. Low-bed trailer ≤55 t

MoRTH advisory RT-11028/11/2017-MVL (18 Jul 2018), Annexure B, revised safe axle loads under S.O. 3467(E) of 16 Jul 2018

Frequently asked questions

How much can a tanker carry?
gross weight follows its axle count (see the ladder). Payload is gross weight minus the truck’s own weight.
What is a tanker used for?
Edible oil, chemicals, petroleum products (licensed operators). It usually works the middle mile.
Can SSL arrange a tanker?
Yes. It is arranged by our desk, with licences held by the operator where the cargo needs them.

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