Buying a ex tanker truck

I have been doing food grade tank for almost eight years. Yes, in my opinion a smooth bore tank will do more damage on a truck than one that is pulling a van, flat, etc. For example, as I type this, my truck is in the shop for a cracked frame bracket. Truck is only one year old so warranty covers it, but there can be a serious amount of force on the frame and 5th wheel from a tank.

 

Was it used for fuel hauling, food grade, chemicals?

Did it or does it have a pump (PTO powered)? If it has or had a pump it will have a lot of hours on the engine from running the engine to power the pump when pumping chemicals or fuel.

Our trucks wear out pretty bad. A LOT of turning, usually we have to replace the fifth wheel on each truck at least once.

Also there's always a lot of stress on the brakes and axles from city driving and tight turns. We do a lot of u turns and tight turns in stores.

 

I've been tankin' for 30 years smooth bore tanks kill 5th wheels and every bushing on the truck, fuel trucks aren't quite as bad, if it ever had a pump or compressor it will have a ton of idle time. Tank trucks are the only trucks abused more than dump trucks. Just my $0.02...