Got Gas?

Gasoline is by far the most restrictive fuel to store and transport.  This is because it's the most flammable of commonly used fuels.

Federal law requires a DOT 406 tank to be used when carrying over 119 gallons of any gasoline product. This includes aviation gas, automotive gas, etc. Below is the primary section outlining this:

A specific tank is required per CFR49 Parts 100 to 185 transportation, for the transport of gasoline in a bulk container. (Greater than 119 gallons.)

Due to the flash point of gasoline, this tank falls into the category of Class III Fuels that is REQUIRED to be transported in a Code DOT 406 vessel. If this tank will hold gasoline, the tank is required to meet DOT 406 Specifications, be labeled accordingly and be annually tested per CFR 49 requirements. Gasoline has a Flash Point of -40`F, which is lower than the 100`F for Class III Fuels to be included in the “non-code” section of this provision for Class III Fuels.

DOT406 Tanks meet the requirements of 49 CFR Ch. I (10-1-07 Edition) §172.102, B1 and 49 CFR Ch. I (10-1-07Edition) §173.242,Bulk Packaging for Certain Medium Hazard Liquids and Solids, including solids with dual hazards.

Only DOT406 specification tanks meet Federal regulations for the transport of Gasoline over public lands or roadways.

Truth in Advertising?

Quality Fuel Trailer and Tank is a family owned and run business.  Our TransFueler brand is our pride & joy.  So we're pretty careful about making sure that everything about it is done right; to ensure safe, reliable and legal use. 

We've gone to great lengths in researching all aspects of mobile fuel trailers, and are confident there does not exist a finer product. 

Unfortunately, some of our competitors care more about increasing sales than providing a good product. 

One company straps a tank on a hardware store trailer and represents it as a legal fuel trailer. There are a myriad of problems with their units, such as no brakes, inadequate chassis and suspension, tiny wheels, and virtually no safety measures. However, they do sell a number of trailers because they appear to be the cheapest.  In our experienced opinion, these trailers are barely capable of safely transporting water, much less fuel of any sort. Yet, their manufacturer insists they are perfectly legal to transport diesel, gas, aviation fuels, etc. 

Another company goes so far as to claim their trailers are DOT406 compliant, when in fact they are not.  DOT 406 is a federal regulation pertaining to the transport of flammable materials, specifically gasoline. A genuine DOT 406 unit is considerably more expensive than a standard tank, because it is much more technologically complex.  The truth is, there are only three companies selling real DOT 406 fuel trailers, and the company we're referring to is not one of them... 

Below is a photo of a genuine DOT 406 trailer. If you see one advertised that doesn't look similar, beware...

The trailer above has: engineered roll-over rails, with all top equipment not protruding above. Internal fuel cutoff valve, with remote operator, several other features that make it a real DOT 406 unit. 

How can you tell if the unit you're looking at is really a DOT 406 legal one? All genuine DOT 406 tanks have a data plate specifying their DOT 406 certification. The plate will have a serial number, as well as tank capacity, etc. If a tank does NOT have this DOT data plate, it's NOT a DOT 406 certified tank.

Don't be fooled by imitators.  Quality Fuel Trailer and Tank will sell you the right trailer for your use...

Who is using TransFuelers?

Who has made the choice to use the original TransFueler?  

Below are some notable customers, but keep in mind the many small farms, construction businesses, and individuals who use these units as well.  

United States Department of State
United States Department of Justice
United States Department of Homeland Security
United States Forest Service
United States National Park Service
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
United States Army
United States Navy
United States Air Force
United States Coast Guard
State of Arizona
State of California
State of Texas
State of Mississippi
University of California, San Diego
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Texas Highway Patrol
New Mexico State Police
Dozens of county and local government agencies...

Boeing Defense Systems
ITT Systems
ITT Aeronautical Systems
ITT Exelis
Tesla Motors
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Chevron Exploration
General Dynamics Land Systems
SAIC
EASI / NASA
Pacific Petroleum Corporation
Intel Corporation
CBS Broadcasting, New York
CBS Studio Center, Los Angeles
Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Nature Conservancy / Palmyra Atoll
Agusta Aerospace
ASIG, NM
ASIG, LAX
United Rentals Corp.
American University
SPAWAR Systems
Gateway Pacific Contractors
WE Energies
NUCOR Steel
Motion Industries
C&H Sugar
LifeFlight
CGG Veritas
Tesoro Petroleum
Monsanto Corporation
BP Oil
Whelen Engineering
American Red Cross, Hawaii
University of Kansas
HeliQwest International
RP Vititow Co.
OXY Petroleum
Long Beach Transit
Gallaudet University
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Leading Edge Aviation
MultiBand
Guardian Air Transport
ACE Parking
John Deere
Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.
Trojan Petroleum
Eco Biofuels, Inc.
Orange County Fairgrounds
Mission Aviation Fellowship, Bangladesh
Arraycon LLC
Saber Helicopters
Truckwell of Alaska
DRS Fermont
Mustang Helicopters
TrendVector Aviation, Guam
Val Air Aviation
Sonoma Land Trust
Marco Air LLC
King Aerospace
North Star Aviation
Maple Gas, Chile
Atlas Survival Shelters
Landmark Aviation
Millennium Laboratories
EagleMed LLC

The Original, the Real Deal...

The mobile fuel trailer world is fairly small. We consider ourselves to have only a handful of real competitors.  There are three or four builders of high quality fuel trailers in the country, a bunch of lower end, "me too" builders, and one absolutely terrible builder.

The TransFueler line is a result of years of experience in mobile fueling.  We've sold trailers from several different manufacturers over the years, and know the difference between a good value, and a poor one. 

Our philosophy is to build the highest quality refueler, and offer the widest choice of options at a fair price. 

What are some things that differentiate us?  First off, we are the only company that offers a real choice.  We've got our own brand; the original TransFueler, and we also carry several other solid products as well.  Choices.  We realize that different problems need different solutions.  To meet virtually any fueling needs, we offer the additional choices of the TransCube, LubeMate, and several choices of stationary fuel storage tanks as well.  Each of these represent the state of the art in their respective specialties.

What we don't offer is a bottom end, cheapo unit.  That segment of the market is currently served by a competitor or two who target those not interested in a quality refueler.  Let's address this, considering that you, the reader is probably not involved in our industry, and simply may not readily recognize an inferior unit.

What constitutes a subpar fuel trailer?  Here are things to look for:

• Skimpy trailer chassis. This is the foundation, and needs to be strong enough to hold up under tough conditions.
• No brakes.  Federal law requires brakes on every trailer transporting fuel. 
• Small wheels & tires.  Often not rated to support the weight of a loaded trailer.
• No decking. Some trailers simply have the tank mounted directly to the chassis. This creates stress on the tank as the chassis flexes. any good trailer will have the tank mounted to a deck on top of the chassis.
• Strap mounting.  This is hard to believe, but true. One competitor actually uses a strap to mount their tank to the trailer chassis. They also do not include brakes, and use a woefully inadequate trailer chassis with very small wheels.                                       Yep, they're the cheapest...
• Subpar, econo hardware, pumps, vents, etc. any quality manufacturer uses quality hardware and components. 
• Nickle & diming the customer. Every one of our TransFuelers come fully equipped, ready to transport & dispense fuel. Our lowest price units have quality GPI & Fill-Rite pumps, UL hoses, Morrison vents, valves, etc. The cheapest and most expensive TransFuelers are all built to the same high standards.

You DO get what you pay for.  We believe in offering quality at a fair price.