Milk Tank Trucks For Sale

About Milk Tank Trucks

The dairy industry has come a long way from using horses and buggies to transport milk between farms and the dairy. Today, milk trucks with large tanks are required to make sure that milk gets from farms to plants to consumers as quickly and safely as possible.

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Freightliner 122SD Milk Tank Truck

The tanks themselves have an average capacity that falls somewhere between 4,000 and 8,000 gallons (15,000 and 30,000 liters), but sizes vary quite a bit from truck to truck. Maximum capacity ultimately depends on the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of the truck; most milk tank trucks come in four-, five-, or six-axle configurations in order to support larger tanks.

Characteristics

Milk tank trucks are unique among tank trucks in that their cargo is both perishable and designated for human consumption. The milk they haul has to be kept below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7.2 degrees Celsius) to prevent bacteria growth. Dairy farmer’s holding tanks initially bring the milk to that temperature, and then it’s up to tank trucks to maintain it during transport. Between deliveries, the milk tanks need to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent the introduction of containments.

Milk tank truck drivers often have fairly fixed routes and can make as many as two or three trips per day. Farms that are part of a cooperative will typically work with the same milk-hauling companies to ensure maximum efficiency. 

Find Milk Trucks

If you own a dairy-hauling operation and need to add a new vehicle to your fleet, visit TruckPaper.com often for an ever-changing selection of new and used milk tank trucks for sale from manufacturers like Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, Sterling, Volvo, Western Star, and others.