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Amthor Federal — Defense & Emergency Solutions
Amthor International has been manufacturing DOT-compliant custom tanker trucks in Gretna, Virginia since 1992. Our tanks are deployed across 50 states — fueling emergency operations, delivering potable water to communities in crisis, and supporting municipal infrastructure teams who cannot afford downtime. Every vehicle we build is handcrafted in the USA to the specifications your contract demands, with the compliance documentation your procurement process requires.
DOT Compliant
All vehicles meet Department of Transportation standards for hazardous materials transport, tank construction, and vehicle safety.
EPA Certified
Manufacturing processes and materials meet EPA requirements for fuel and chemical containment systems.
Buy American Act
Manufactured entirely in Gretna, Virginia, USA. Qualifies under BAA and BABA for federally funded projects.
ASME Pressure Vessel
Code vacuum tanks carry ASME certification required for regulated industrial and government liquid waste applications.
NSF/ANSI 61
Potable water tankers certified under NSF Standard 61 for safe drinking water contact. Required for municipal supply contracts.
50+ Years Public Sector
Four generations supplying state agencies, municipalities, and emergency response organizations since 1992.
Core capabilities
Every contract is different. Every vehicle we build is custom-engineered to your specification — then manufactured, tested, and documented at our Gretna, Virginia facility before delivery. We do not ship off-the-shelf. We build to your mission.
Refined fuel tankers built for sustained emergency fuel distribution. Multi-compartment aluminum or steel bodies hold gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel simultaneously — enabling single-vehicle deployment to staging areas where resupply is limited. Configured to DOT Hazmat specs for Class 3 flammable liquids. Deployed by Foster Fuels during national disaster fuel supply operations.
Heavy-duty non-potable water tankers for state and local government operations — road construction compaction, dust control on public highways, street sweeping support, and fire suppression pre-positioning. Built to state DOT specifications with heavy-duty axle ratings for continuous public works use. Available under cooperative purchasing agreements.
Refined fuel tankers built for sustained emergency fuel distribution. Multi-compartment aluminum or steel bodies hold gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel simultaneously — enabling single-vehicle deployment to staging areas where resupply is limited. Configured to DOT Hazmat specs for Class 3 flammable liquids. Deployed by Foster Fuels during national disaster fuel supply operations.
ASME-certified code vacuum tankers for military installation liquid waste, government facility environmental compliance, and industrial spill response. Non-code configurations available for portable sanitation servicing at government events, field deployments, and temporary staging sites. Meets EPA standards for liquid waste containment and transport.
Sectors served
From refined fuel and water to vacuum and portable sanitation — Amthor builds the tank truck your operation actually needs, to specifications you approve before we cut a single piece of metal.
Federal · FEMA / DHS
Potable water trucks, emergency fuel tankers, and vacuum units for FEMA pre-positioned response staging. Configured for rapid deployment in declared disaster zones. Documentation package includes NSF/ANSI 61 certifications, DOT compliance letters, and manufacturer's statements of origin — everything a FEMA contracting officer needs to close a purchase order.
DOD · National Guard
Fuel supply vehicles, fleet maintenance lube liners, and water tankers for military installation operations and National Guard readiness programs. We work within DOD procurement timelines and provide required documentation for SAM.gov contract vehicle compliance. DD Form 1423 available upon contracting officer request. CAGE code registration in progress.
State Government
Non-potable water trucks for highway construction dust control, road compaction support, and bridge deck washing. Built to state DOT load ratings and axle configurations. Available through cooperative purchasing agreements, state contract vehicle piggybacking, and direct procurement. Deployed in 48 states.
Local Government
Municipal water trucks, fuel tankers for public vehicle fleets, and vacuum units for city sanitation operations. Available through municipal purchasing programs, state contract vehicles, and direct competitive bid. Fleet pricing available for orders of three or more units. Cooperative purchasing paths available in most jurisdictions — contact our government sales team.
Public Safety
Water tender trucks and fuel supply vehicles for rural and volunteer fire departments, county EMS operations, and fire suppression support. NFPA-guided configurations available. Many configurations qualify for USDA Rural Development funding and FEMA Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant programs — we provide the documentation package your grant administrator needs.
Critical Infrastructure
Fuel supply trucks for generator support during grid restoration events, water tankers for cooling tower operations, and lube liner trucks for substation and transmission equipment fleet maintenance. Configured for continuous heavy-duty operation during extended emergency response periods — built to outlast the outage.
Why Amthor Federal
From refined fuel and propane to vacuum and portable sanitation — Amthor builds the tank truck your operation actually needs, to specifications you approve before we cut a single piece of metal.
Every Amthor tanker is built from the ground up in Gretna, Virginia — not assembled from imported components. Our manufacturing facility is open to inspection, our material sourcing is documented, and our fabrication process is fully traceable. For federally funded projects subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), we provide the documentation package your compliance office requires — without the delay.
Government contracts rarely call for off-the-shelf equipment. Our engineers work directly from your Statement of Work, technical data package, or performance specification to produce customer-approved CAD drawings before we cut a single piece of metal. You review and sign off on the blueprints — then we build. Every deviation from standard is documented and traceable for your project file.
We know what your contracting officer needs to see. Our standard delivery package includes: manufacturer's certificate of origin, DOT compliance letter, applicable certification documents (NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water, ASME for code vacuum tanks, DOT Hazmat for fuel tankers), material test reports, and a completed DD Form 1423 data sheet for DOD procurements upon request. Your paperwork load is our problem, not yours.
Amthor tankers do not sit in showrooms. They work. Our fuel tankers are deployed by Foster Fuels — a long-term Amthor partner — to provide emergency fuel assistance during national disasters. When FEMA activates regional fuel supply contracts, Amthor-equipped fleets are on the ground. That operational history is the most credible reference we can offer a procurement officer evaluating reliability under pressure.
A tank truck in a government fleet needs to run for 15–20 years. We are still supporting vehicles we built a decade ago — with next-day parts shipping, direct manufacturer service support, and the same engineering team that built the original specification. When your equipment needs service five years after delivery, you call us, and we answer.
Procurement
Whether you are working under a GSA schedule, a state contract vehicle, a cooperative purchasing agreement, or a direct competitive bid — our team is experienced with government procurement timelines and documentation requirements. Fill out the form, or call to speak directly with our government sales team.
Yes. Every Amthor tanker is manufactured entirely at our facility in Gretna, Virginia, USA, using American-sourced materials. We provide a manufacturer's certificate of origin and Buy American Act compliance statement with every government delivery. For federally funded projects subject to BABA (Build America, Buy America Act), we provide the complete documentation package required by your grants compliance officer.
We are SAM.gov approved. Contact our government sales team at 434.656.6233 for our current registration status and DUNS number. For immediate procurement needs, we can supply required documentation to support a sole-source or brand-name justification based on our unique manufacturing specifications.
Yes. State and local government entities can purchase Amthor vehicles through cooperative purchasing arrangements and piggybacking on existing state contract vehicles. Contact us with your state and we will identify the most efficient procurement path for your jurisdiction and purchase threshold.
Standard custom build time is 90–180 days from signed purchase order, depending on chassis availability, tank complexity, and our current production schedule. Expedited timelines are available for emergency response contracts — contact our government sales team to discuss options. Stock inventory units are available for immediate delivery at amthorinternational.com/stock-inventory.
Standard government delivery package includes: manufacturer's certificate of origin, DOT compliance letter, applicable product certifications (NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water, ASME for code vacuum tanks, DOT Hazmat for fuel tankers), material test reports on request, and a completed capability statement. DOD procurements: DD Form 1423 data sheet available on request.
Yes. Orders of three or more units qualify for fleet pricing. Volume discounts and phased delivery schedules are available for agencies building out fleet capacity over multiple budget years. Contact our government sales team for a fleet quote with multi-year delivery options.
Talk to us
Our government sales team understands procurement timelines, compliance requirements, and the documentation your contracting office needs to close a purchase. Let's start the conversation.
Call our government sales team: 434.656.6233
Mark Agee
Business Development Executive (BDE) for Government Sales
Social Proof
We build your tank — then we support it for its entire service life. And if your operation works with government agencies or needs vehicles that meet federal specification, we have a dedicated team for that too.
Government & defense contracting
DOT-compliant fuel tankers, NSF-certified water trucks, and ASME vacuum tankers — custom-built to your government specification with full compliance documentation. A dedicated government tanker truck manufacturer supporting FEMA, state DOTs, National Guard, fire departments, and municipal fleets with federal agency tank truck programs.
Parts & maintenance
Order replacement parts directly from the manufacturer who built your tank. Genuine Amthor hardware, fittings, pumps, meters, lighting, and accessories — organized by tank model so you find exactly what you need, fast. Next-day shipping on in-stock items. Can't find your part? Call us.
