WHAT´S AT STAKE

Transporting liquids can make trucks harder to control. Safe liquid transport protocols and practices and cautious driver behavior is critical to prevent accidents.

WHAT´S THE DANGER

KNOW THE RISKS OF TANKER TRUCK TRANSPORT

• Tanker trucks are generally mounted higher than other standard truck beds. This raises the center of gravity and makes tanker trucks top heavy and prone to rollovers. Liquids move more fluidly and violently than solid trucked materials, so they can add to tanker instability.
• When the truck accelerates or brakes, the liquid can splash forward or backward. When the truck turns, liquid can splash side to side. […]

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