Remount – Truck & Tanks

Tank Remount Services for Canadian Fleets

Dependable Truck & Tank provides professional tank remount services for fleets transferring a tank from an aging or damaged chassis onto a replacement truck. A structurally sound tank shouldn’t be scrapped just because the chassis underneath it has reached the end of its service life, and our remount service gets it back on the road properly secured and compliant.

Giving a Good Tank a Second Chassis

A tank remount transfers an existing tank body from its original chassis onto a different or replacement truck, using a newly engineered subframe suited to the new chassis. Fleets across Canada choose to remount rather than replace when the tank itself still passes inspection and has years of service life left, even if the chassis it was built on doesn’t.

Whether your tank is coming off a written-off truck or you’re simply upgrading to a newer chassis, Dependable Truck & Tank engineers the remount around your tank’s dimensions, weight, and the new truck’s specifications.

What's Involved in a Tank Remount

Every remount job depends on the tank and the chassis it’s moving to, so we scope each one individually.

Chassis-to-Chassis Transfer: We remove the tank from its original chassis and mount it onto the replacement truck, re-engineering the subframe to match the new chassis dimensions.
Cross-Brand Remounting: When the new chassis is a different make or model than the original, we redesign the mounting points and subframe to fit correctly.
Post-Remount Structural Inspection: Every remounted tank is inspected for shell integrity, fittings, and mounting security before it returns to service.
Recalibration After Remount: Since a remount can shift compartment positioning slightly, we recheck and recalibrate volume readings as part of the job.
Equipment Transfer: Pumps, reels, and other equipment mounted on the original chassis are transferred and reinstalled on the new one where compatible.

Engineered for Proper Fit and Compliance

A remount isn’t just unbolting a tank and bolting it down again. Every remount we perform accounts for the weight distribution, axle ratings, and structural differences between the old chassis and the new one, so the finished unit meets provincial weight and safety requirements.

Our process includes custom subframe fabrication sized to the new chassis, torque-specified mounting hardware, a full weight distribution check, and B620 inspection readiness once the tank is secured. We won’t remount a tank that fails structural inspection, since a remount is only worth doing on a tank that has real service life left.

When Fleets Choose to Remount

A remount makes sense in a range of situations fleets run into regularly.

Chassis Write-Off or Retirement: When a truck is written off or retired but the tank is still sound, remounting saves the cost of building a new tank from scratch.
Fleet Chassis Upgrades: Fleets upgrading to newer trucks often remount existing tanks rather than replacing units that still meet spec.
Tank Reallocation: Operators sometimes move tanks between trucks as routes or duty cycles change across the fleet.
Extending Tank Service Life: A tank in good structural condition can outlast several chassis, and remounting lets fleets get full value from that asset.

What We Check Before and After Every Remount

A remount is only as good as the inspection behind it. Our process includes:

Structural inspection of the tank shell before committing to a remount
Custom subframe engineering matched to the new chassis
Weight distribution calculations to confirm axle compliance
Recalibration of volume readings after mounting is complete
Transfer and reinstallation of pumps, reels, and related equipment

We won’t sign off on a remount until the finished unit meets the same standard as a new build.

How a Remount Job Moves Through Our Shop

Remounting a tank takes coordination between removal, fabrication, and reinstallation. Our process:

Why Fleets Choose Dependable Truck & Tank for Remounts

Remounts engineered around the new chassis, not a generic bracket fit
Structural inspection before every remount to confirm the tank is worth transferring
Weight distribution calculated to keep the finished unit compliant
Recalibration included as part of the remount process
Equipment transfer handled alongside the tank mounting work

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tank remount?

A tank remount is the process of transferring an existing tank from one chassis onto another, typically a replacement truck, using a newly engineered subframe.

Why would I remount instead of building a new tank?

If your tank passes structural inspection and still has service life left, remounting is more cost-effective than fabricating a new unit.

Can you remount a tank onto a different truck make or model?

Yes. We re-engineer the subframe and mounting points to fit whatever chassis your tank is moving to, regardless of brand.

Does a remounted tank need to be recalibrated?

Yes. We recheck and recalibrate volume readings after every remount, since positioning can shift slightly during the transfer.

Will you remount a tank that has structural damage?

Not without repair first. We inspect every tank before remounting and won’t proceed on a unit that fails structural inspection.

Can pumps and equipment be transferred during a remount?

Yes. We transfer and reinstall compatible pumps, reels, and equipment from the original chassis as part of the remount job.