Bayarea Terminals
Bayarea Terminals recently opened a new tank container depot in Chennai, India.
The tank container specialist's new location in Chennai expands its cleaning, repair, and maintenance services across its pan-India network.
MAC Trailer
MAC Trailer will present a 1600-cu.-ft. food-grade pneumatic tank trailer at Tank Truck Week 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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National Tank Truck Carriers recently commented on five rulemakings in letters to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Quality Carriers
Quality Carriers is launching a new tank container depot business, Quality Depot Solutions.
CB&I
This rendering illustrates several of the field-fabricated tanks that will be produced by CB&I for the Thacker Pass lithium mine. The tanks will be situated adjacent to the sulfuric acid plant and store liquid sulfur and sulfuric acid, which play an important role in the operation of the facility.
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Fleet Management

Phillips Connect
Phillips Connects’ new TechAssist app supports “OEM-level” quality control and helps ensure installations keep pace with the speed of builds.
New app aims to streamline smart trailer technology installations and maintenance, helping OEMs and fleets keep equipment performing at peak efficiency.
Sept. 11, 2025
Best Fleets to Drive For
Crawford Trucking earned a spot on the Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 list for the second year in a row in January.
The 18th edition of the annual survey and contest celebrates the best employers in the North American trucking industry.
Sept. 5, 2025
ATRI
ATRI’s 2025 Top Industry Issues Survey will remain open through Oct. 10.
The research organization’s 2025 survey is open for input through Oct. 10. Results will be released Oct. 26 at ATA’s Management Conference in San Diego.
Sept. 5, 2025
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Costs accelerate again in July for nonresidential construction materials as tariffs drive up prices for aluminum, steel, and copper items, AGC reports.
“Even though contractors do not generally import materials directly, it is clear that domestic producers are raising prices in line with the protection tariffs are providing them...
Sept. 4, 2025

Hazmat/Safety

JJ Keller
JJ Keller’s new five-legend super placard features anti-vibration rubber bumpers and dual-clip retainers.
A Midwestern fuel hauler is using the redesigned sign to extend placard usability, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing compliance confidence.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Groendyke Transport secured the first FMCSA exemption for pulsating brake lamps and supports NTTC's bid for a renewal of its five-year exception.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published the association’s extension application Aug. 25—and comments in favor of the request already are pouring in.
Aug. 27, 2025
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The American Chemistry Council recently certified G&D Trucking/Hoffman Transportation as a Responsible Care Partner.
Illinois-based tank truck carrier secures the American Chemistry Council’s prestigious designation for safe and sustainable chemical transportation, placing it among an elite ...
Aug. 15, 2025
TXTA
Tank truck companies Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, Dupré Logistics, and GulfMark Energy once again shined, with Chalk Mountain claiming the grand championship in the TXTA Truck Safety Contest for the third time in four years.
Fort Worth-based Chalk Mountain dominates again, winning its third grand championship in four years, and Dupré and GulfMark also shine for tank truck fleets.
Aug. 14, 2025

Green Trends

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EIA expects the price of crude oil to fall to below $60 per barrel by the end of the year and average near $50 per barrel through 2026.
U.S. oil production is projected to peak near 13.6 million barrels per day in December but will decrease to around 13.3 million barrels in 2026 as lower prices reduce drilling...
Sept. 4, 2025
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Circularity says its proprietary, electric-powered Ouro Reactor successfully processed raw biogas from a working dairy farm’s covered lagoon digester, converting methane and carbon dioxide that would typically be flared or vented into valuable fuel components.
Startup says its electric conversion technology can unlock billions of dollars in annual revenue for farmers while cost-effectively meeting airlines’ SAF needs.
Sept. 3, 2025
Tartan Oil
New terminals in Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia will add additional capacity to Tartan Oil’s network, increasing reliability and strengthening its position in the market.
Pilot company selects Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia as key locations to enhance service and distribution efficiency across North America.
Sept. 3, 2025
NEFI
Adopted by industry leaders from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions on Aug. 22, the new resolution builds on the heating oil industry’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions, primarily through broad adoption of renewable liquid heating fuels.
New NEFI-backed resolution drafted during this year's HEAT show calls on policymakers to embrace a pragmatic, pro-consumer framework that preserves energy affordability, reliability...
Aug. 25, 2025

Technology

Fleetworthy
Fleetworthy’s newest CPSuite SmartTiles give fleets new insights into roadside inspections, providing views tailored to both drivers and assets.
New CPSuite capabilities designed to help fleets reduce compliance risk include 10 additional driver- and asset-based ‘SmartTiles.’
Sept. 11, 2025
Samsara
Samsara now offers a pre-delivery installation program that aims to streamline fleet technology deployment.
Service aimed at streamlining fleet technology deployment and eliminating downtime establishes new partnerships with Daimler Truck North America and Fontaine Modification.
Sept. 9, 2025
Quality Carriers
By integrating TGI Connect’s solar-powered SmartOne Solar tracking hardware and analytics through MCM, Quality Carriers can manage its trailers with full satellite coverage, rapid installation, and solar-powered rechargeable batteries.
The CSX-owned tank truck carrier expects to enhance operational visibility and fleet efficiency using the technology company’s satellite-based system.
Aug. 26, 2025
McLeod Software
Packed with “major” enhancements across LoadMaster, PowerBroker, DocumentPower and MPact platforms, Version 25.2 introduces tools designed to reduce complexity, elevate visibility, and drive better decision-making at every level of transportation management.
Completely redesigned software interface delivers smarter planning, faster invoicing, and AI-driven communication to empower logistics teams.
Aug. 22, 2025

Regulations

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McNeese State broke ground on the 23,000-sq.-ft. LNG Center of Excellence in May 2024. The facility was expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.
The new National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas Safety will facilitate R&D, training, and regulatory coordination between federal agencies.
Aug. 5, 2025
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NTTC advocates for “a risk-based approach” that permits certain crossings to be exempted from stopping where it is deemed safe.
Tank truck association voices support for a railroad-grade crossing exception, deregulation of rear impact guard labeling, and electronically submitted DVIRs in new comments filed...
July 28, 2025
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Outgoing NTTC Chairman Ward Best, at left, shakes hands with new chairman David Price in front of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Bulk haulers gather in Tampa to mark 80 years of industry advancement at the 2025 NTTC Annual Conference.
July 24, 2025
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Duffy and President Trump plan to expand trucking, remove one-size-fits-all mandates, and modernize driver resources as part of their initiative to make trucking great again.
July 8, 2025

Equipment

Minimizer
Minimizer’s new Clipless Slip Disk removes the metal retaining ring—and the need to grease the fifth wheel top plate and upper coupler.
The new disk removes the metal retaining ring—and the need to grease the fifth wheel top plate and upper coupler.
Sept. 5, 2025
Martin Engineering
A worker inserts the bit into the capstan on a stopped hopper car to release the gate.
The two-wheeled Gen 4 Railcar Opener is designed to deliver strong, controlled non-impacting power to open and close even the most difficult railcar gates.
Aug. 28, 2025
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U.S trailer orders slipped in July but remained significantly higher than last year’s same-month tally, according to reports.
“The escalating tariff impact could affect the trailer market in both supply and demand. OEMs and suppliers must either absorb margin losses or raise prices, possibly accelerating...
Aug. 26, 2025
FuelPro Fuel Trailers
With capacities from 475 gallons to 990 gallons, including multi-tank versions that don’t require hazmat certification, FuelPro offers models to suit equipment fleets of all sizes and types.
The Ohio-based OEM boasts one of the industry’s largest selections of fuel transportation units designed to simplify on-site refueling and equipment servicing.
Aug. 21, 2025

Media Galleries

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Pratap Lingam, Kwik Equipment president and CEO, at right, is dedicated to innovation in business strategy, equipment design, and customer service.
Houston-area manufacturer is expanding its presence in the ISO tank, ISO tank chassis, and tube trailer markets, developing a new box-truck trailer, and planning to nearly quadruple...
Aug. 6, 2025
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
STS is one of the fastest-growing tank trailer leasing and repair operations in the Houston area thanks to the hard work and dedication of owner Cody Fulghum.
With a rapidly expanding 45-acre property in Baytown and a location outside Dallas, the STS group is one of the fastest-growing tank leasing and repair operations in Texas.
July 7, 2025
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Kraft Tank welcomed 80 people to the 2025 Tank Summit in La Porte, Texas.
Fleets and vendors gather at Kraft's La Porte mega-facility for the latest updates on tank trailer industry equipment and technology.
July 1, 2025
PAR Trucking
From left to right are PAR Trucking leaders Brian Retherford, president; Janet Retherford, HR director; and Kevin D'Ambrosio, operations manager.
Illinois-based carrier is navigating internal and external challenges while maintaining a family atmosphere and achieving remarkable growth in the chemical transportation sector...
June 9, 2025

Learning Resources

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July 11, 2025
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Transform your bulk hauling operations with Qv21 Technologies (powered by AMCS). From eliminating paper tickets to harnessing real-time insights, discover how we can enhance your...
March 10, 2025