FLORIDA FOOD TANKERS has been in business since 1993 providing reliable service to meet our customer’s needs. We utilize a fleet of modern transport tankers designed to handle exclusively food grade products. Located at 1965 Thompson Nursey Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday – Call for Hours
Phone: (863) 676-2588
Fax: (863) 676-2589

Cleaning Services

Food-grade wash – edibles/food products

Maintenance Services

We DO NOT offer maintenance services

Driver Services

No Driver amenities

Find Tank Wash – Trailer Wash near me

Shippers, carriers, and drivers who need to Find a Tank Wash prior to heading to their next load can lean on TBS Directory. This online tool enables carriers, drivers and transportation professionals to quickly locate Tanker Washout Facilities across the U.S. and Canada. While there are a few similar directories in existence, TBS Directory, LLC is the most comprehensive – providing detailed information on facilities and services for over 400 wash facilities in North America, along with Truck Repair, Trailer Repair, Road Service, Truck Stops, Tires, etc

One of the biggest differences between liquid bulk and other kinds of freight trucking is the need to wash the tank tank after unloading. Tank washing is a vital part of bulk liquid shipping that prevents cross contact of products and contamination.

Bulk Tank Trailer Cleaning

Many shippers will have specific tank wash requirements. These can include ‘non acceptable prior products’ which means this trailer cannot be used to load the potential load, unless, a acceptable special type of cleaning has been preformed, by a approved tank wash facility. Upon arrival at a shipper, the truck driver will need to show the washout slip which displays the details of the type tank wash performed, along with the last 3 prior products hauled.

Food Grade Tank Wash 

The general population has confidence in the food and drinks they consume as we have regulations to keep our food supply chain safe. These regulations include how the food is handled, stored and transported, which also includes, how a bulk tank trailer needs to be washed.  

Kosher Food Grade Tank Wash 

Kosher transport must adhere to Jewish kashrut laws just as strictly as food production. According to kashrut food laws, any hot non-kosher items can’t touch kosher food. If that happens, then the kosher food is no longer kosher. In turn, if a tanker holds non-kosher food items and then carries kosher food — the kosher certification is lost. All Food grade tank trailers, wash locations, and storage facilities must be certified kosher by rabbis who specialize in the certification process. 

Tank Cleaning Directory  

The Directory is published as a service by TBS Directory, LLC to help fleets, Owner operators as well as drivers not only find, and search for tank wash facilities, but, also help with Truck Repair, Trailer Repair, Tires, Truck stops, and many other listings.  

The information was supplied to us by the operators of commercial and carrier-owned tank wash facilities interested in participating in this resource. Tank operators should contact a facility directly to determine if limitations apply and to verify certifications before sending equipment. 

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There is no charge to participate, but we do offer add-on packages to add website, email and logos. For listing upgrades and advertising,  contact us or check out our https://tbsdirectory.com/our-service/providers for pricing and details. 

Kosher Certification Process 

There are misconceptions about kosher certification. Many people have the mistaken belief that storage or transportation tanks can be made kosher by having a rabbi merely giving a blessing over the product or trailer.  There’s actually far more to the process of kosher certification. These specialized rabbis have to inspect the facility, but also inspect the history of what the tanks previously hauled. A kosher certificate has to travel with each shipment of food throughout the entire food transportation process, from where it’s produced to its final destination. 

There are several steps that need to be followed on a Kosher Wash, to keep in good standing with kosher certification each time at Kosher Food Grade Tank Trailer is cleaned and sanitized. 

• Step 1: Perform a standard clean, flush out any remaining liquids and wash the exterior of any dirt and debris. 
• Step 2: Use a special cleaner for the interiors of the tank trailer. 
• Step 3: Rinse the interiors of the tanks using water that is over 195 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Step 4: Sanitize thoroughly the Food Grade Tank Trailer. 

Once a Food Grade Tanker has achieved kosher certification, carriers ensure that it never comes into any contact with any foodstuffs like pork or shellfish, or any other non-kosher food items. That’s why it’s so crucially important that accurate records are kept and all 3 prior loads are recorded properly. making sure that the food grade transportation chain is kept clean and that your food product is being handled appropriately along the way. 

What are accessorial charges?

What are accessorial charges? Accessorial charges in transportation are fees levied by freight transportation carriers for services that go beyond standard pick-up and delivery. Accessorial charges or accessorial fees are usually applied when there is a need for additional labor, equipment, time, or fuel, including tank washes.

Tank Wash Facilities

Tank wash facilities are located across North America and will typically wash out the tank in one of the following ways.

The most common type of tank wash is performed with a caustic soda solution or detergent. The solution will be placed inside a spinning mechanism that is inserted into the tank through the dome. This mechanism spins around and sprays the solution all over the tank, which is then rinsed, drained, and dried afterward.

A similar process is used for food-grade washes – which use specialized food-grade detergents – and Kosher washes – which only use Kosher-certified materials to wash the tank.

In many cases, the tanker’s gaskets, hoses, and pumps will be cleaned along with the inside of the tank, not all carriers have trailers that have pumps and hoses, along with in transit heat or Texas wash systems, these are all considered specialty tank trailers.

When products such as food allergen’s and other types of bulk liquids are exposed to one another, contamination can occur. Even a small trace of the tank’s previous product can have a huge negative impact on the next product being loaded. As such, once a product is hauled in a liquid bulk tanker and unloaded at the delivery site, that tank will need to be thoroughly washed before it can be loaded with another product.