LBT Inc, Omaha NE, has produced its 5,000th unit and celebrated the event after the tank trailer rolled off the line at the Omaha plant July 20. On hand were many of the 115 employees that the company credits with its success.
The 5,000th unit was made for Cliburn Tank Lines, located near Star MS, a 13-year LBT customer. The 9,500-gallon petroleum tank trailer has a straight frame aluminum tank with double bulkheads to separate its four compartments.
For more information about tank trailer manufacturing, look for the annual report, Housing downturn, economy quivers stir conservative outlook, coming up in the October issue of Bulk Transporter. The report gathers information from those in the know throughout the industry. Previous years' reports can be found in Bulk Transporter online by clicking on October issue links found at the bottom of the home page.
