What is a tractor for pulling food grade tanker?

I didn’t know it mattered what kinda tractor pulled a tanker. I have seen all kind of trucks pulled them. So now I’m curious why it actually matters.

 

Higher payload space, getting paid by the ton has an impact on the bottom line.

The best tractor is the one that is the lightest, has enough power to get the job done but isn't loaded down with unnecessary equipment.

It's why most fleet bulk trucks are 13L mid-roof/flat-tops. Strong enough to move 80,000 gross, but not much more.

 

Superior is switching to international lt.... I have drove mack,kenworth and freightliner... I prefer a freightliner but the mack m-drive it's a beautiful transmission to haul with

 

I personally would get a Mack or Volvo.

 

Do you work for a food grade company currently? Look for the tanker O/O's that are doing similar work to what you plan on doing. See what they run and ask them why they went with it. The more common setups are popular for a reason. Superior Carriers is chemical tank, but majority of the IC's I see (hah!) are running Peterbilt long hoods with stand-up sleepers.

The less unnecessary stuff you have on your truck, and the smaller the sleeper is, the more weight you'll be able to gross in the tank. That's why the majority of companies run setback-axle midroof-sleeper 13-liter-motor rigs. That said, there is an Owner/Op with us who runs a fullsize VT880, which is about the worst possible option for tankers IMO, and he seems to be just fine.

 

Boo......

 

I can only boo the 2nd half...my preference is obvious. Doesn't matter what kind of wagon I'm pulling or freight I'm running. Mack trucks are the most comfortable, best built, and most capable trucks on the road or off. When spec'd right, you just can't beat a Mack.

 

Their the same truck now.....lol

 

I have 6, and agree.