Wabash is targeting fleet payload capacity, uptime, and driver safety at Tank Truck Week 2026 by showcasing three specialized tank trailer configurations—including a weight-reducing frame-and-cradle sanitary unit and a seam-free FRP tank—alongside advanced valve-monitoring technology.

The manufacturer will emphasize its application-specific engineering tailored for distinct liquid-transport demands at National Tank Truck Carriers’ signature event, set for Sept. 27-30 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The company will feature three tankers tailored for specialized applications—a specialty chemical trailer, a fleet chemical trailer, and a frame-and-cradle sanitary trailer—inside an exhibit intended to highlight Wabash’s “Built Around Your Business” approach, which focuses on providing customized configurations for fleet needs.

“Safety is always at the forefront in tank transportation, but our customers are also balancing uptime, payload and the specific requirements of the products they haul,” Adam Quinn, Wabash senior director of tank trailer sales, said in a news release. “That’s why we take an application-focused approach to tank design. Whether it’s helping a food-grade hauler maximize payload while protecting product integrity or designing a chemical trailer for durability and efficient unloading, the goal is to give customers equipment that performs for the realities of their business.”

Wabash’s lineup includes its original aluminum frame-and-cradle tank design, which is roughly 250 to 500 lbs. lighter than traditional stainless-steel models, Wabash reported, helping fleets maximize their payloads. The trailer utilizes tension-fit rings to ensure a smooth internal barrel finish, as well as consistent insulation to maintain temperatures for food-grade products during transit.

For other demanding applications, Wabash offers Acutherm sanitary tanks alongside custom chemical and FRP (fiberglass-reinforced plastic) models:

• FRP tanks: Utilize automated winding technology to produce a one-piece barrel, eliminating seams to provide a lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternative to stainless steel.
• Chemical tanks: Feature wide stainless-steel sheets, 2205 duplex stainless heat panels, and an integrated outlet sump engineered for complete drainage.

Advancing safety tech and lifecycle support

Beyond the trailers themselves, Wabash is highlighting advanced valve technology from Betts Industries.

This system provides operators with improved visibility into the status of valves, vents, and manhole openings, which reduces the risk of product contamination and minimizes the need for drivers to climb atop tanks to inspect seals. The company is also spotlighting its aftermarket lifecycle support, operating five dedicated tank trailer parts and service locations across the U.S. for repairs, inspections, and modifications.

“Wabash has consistently supported us in both winning and retaining customers because they take the time to understand what each operation needs,” said Brian O’Donnell, president of Stuart Tank. “We’ve worked together to design trailers that optimize weight and maximize payload while maintaining the durability our customers expect, as well as configurations that prioritize driver safety and ergonomics. Most importantly, Wabash listens.

“When a customer has unique requirements, they’re willing to work alongside us to understand the operation firsthand and develop a solution around those specific needs.”