Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.
With a fleet of 250 tanker trucks—35 of which are used to haul soybean oil—one U.S.-based trucking company is dedicated to thoroughly cleaning its large fleet following transportation jobs. The oil tankers can each haul approximately 48,000 pounds of oil, so when cleaning the tanks, a significant amount of residual oil often mixes with the wash water.
As is common practice in many municipalities, local regulations require the trucking company to...
Topics: oil removal truck wash
Success Stories: Heavy Equipment and Truck Washdown
Facilities
Facilities that wash down heavy equipment or trucks often have to balance several operational priorities at once. For example, ensuring adequate washing of trucks/equipment while reducing operational expenses and meeting environmental standards.
For many, this balancing act can seem daunting; however, it doesn’t have to be. The following two companies with heavy equipment and truck washdown facilities recently found that they were able to meet all of...
Topics: heavy equipment model 5H model 6v oil skimmer truck wash