As of 2012, NACE reported that mechanical engineers with a master's degree started at an average of $75,700 -- significantly more than the average starting salary of $61,300 reported by mechanical engineers with a bachelor's degree.
How many gallons does a semi truck hold? Quick Answer. Semi truck fuel tanks vary in size, but they hold an average of 125 to 300 gallons of fuel. There is a fuel tank located on each side of the tractor, and fuel is distributed between the two tanks to balance weight.
The Department of Defense uses 4,600,000,000 US gallons (1.7 Ã 10 10 L) of fuel annually, an average of 12,600,000 US gallons (48,000,000 L) of fuel per day. A large Army division may use about 6,000 US gallons (23,000 L) per day.