What is the capacity range of the MC338?

• A. 5000-14000 gallons
• B. 1000-3000 gallons
• C. 20000-30000 gallons
• D. 250-500 gallons

Answer: (A)

MC338 refers to a road-tested liquid cargo tank used for hazmat transport, so its capacity is measured in thousands of gallons and varies with the specific trailer size and configuration. The typical designs for this class fall within a range that accommodates a balance between payload and legal/physical limits on highway vehicles. That’s why a capacity range of about 5,000 to 14,000 gallons covers both the smaller and larger variants built to standard road rules and safety requirements. A much smaller range like 1,000–3,000 gallons would be more appropriate for smaller transfer tanks, not a full MC338 trailer; a capacity of 20,000–30,000 gallons would require a substantially larger vehicle and exceeds common MC338 configurations; a range of 250–500 gallons is far too small for a road hazmat tanker. Thus the 5,000–14,000 gallons range best fits the MC338.