US Water Truck Market Trends and Segmentation: Market Size is $456.08 Million in 2024

US Water Truck Market Overview

According to Global Market Monitor, the US water truck market size will be $456.08 million in 2024 with a CAGR of 8.35% from 2024 to 2029.

Water trucks are vehicles used for transporting water in a large tank that is attached to hydraulic systems with controlled spray nozzles. Water trucks serve different purposes across various industries and are specially designed for water transportation. Three vital components of the water truck are a rig beside the driver seat to control the water flow and quantity, a big tank to hold the water along with spray nozzles and pumping equipment. These trucks can store large volumes of water, which require special tank specifications and mounting apparatuses to install spray nozzles and associated equipment.

Market Trends

An emerging trend in the market is the integration of advanced telematics and IoT technologies. These innovative technologies enable real-time monitoring of vehicle performance, optimized routing, and proactive maintenance to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall fleet management for water transport companies. For example, in October 2023, Volvo Trucks launched the "Volvo Connect" fleet management platform to support the tanker industry. This advanced technology provides real-time insight into the condition and performance of trucks, transforming the management capabilities of tanker fleets.

Process and Cost Management Need to Improve.

Lack of quality control in the distribution or transportation of domestic water, in addition to the slow and costly affair, are troubling factors for the market growth. Environmental impacts caused by harnessing water resources add more to the concern. High labor costs and time delays in peak periods are other withdrawing factors for the market. Moreover, this industry is facing fierce competition since the entry barrier is relatively low, and the price of raw materials will fluctuate, which increases the uncertainty about the cost of the industry, and sometimes can lead to high costs.

Extensive Downstream Applications

Water trucks can be used in various applications such as construction and mining, farming, firefighting, residential use, emergency water supply, etc. Water truck is used in various industries, such as the mining industry, and its main application is dust control. The water truck consists of a series of spray nozzles equipped with pumps and spraying water to remove the overburden or hydrate the mine during drying. The construction industry uses them for compaction, dust control, fire prevention, and protection. The entertainment industry also uses water trucks for artificial rainfall, wet streets, fire control standby, etc. Fire trucks also use water trucks. A drinking water truck is a special kind of water truck, which is used to provide large quantities of human consumption for people living in areas where there is no easy access to public water supply or water sources. They are also used to fill swimming pools, fire camp services, and other major sports events. Take the farming industry for example, the popularity of using water trucks in farming started, in the United States, during the big drought in the Midwest and West Coast of the country between 2011 and 2016. California, for example, was grappling with the most intense drought period in the history of the state. The Central Valley area was hit especially hard, and it’s typically one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, growing more than half the country’s produce. Livestock, too, was in peril during this water shortage. Water trucks, which until then were mostly used at construction and mining job sites, proved indispensable in dealing with the crisis. Since then, their usefulness in managing dry spells and other extensive applications has made the farming sector a growing market for this equipment.

By Type	<5000L
	5000L-10000L
	10000L-20000L
	20000L-30000L
	>30000L
By Application	Mining and Construction
	Municipal Road Maintenance
	Municipal Vegetation Care
	Others