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Fleet Management

FMCSA examines lease-purchase fairness

March 25, 2024
Truck Leasing Task Force discusses propriety of lease-purchase agreements between carriers and drivers, and possible alternative solutions
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Hazmat/Safety

Agencies warn of potential ‘nurse tank’ failures

Feb. 23, 2024
New FMCSA/PHMSA safety advisory spotlights possible ‘catastrophic failure’ of certain AWT hazmat tanks, outlines recommendation for periodic testing
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Fleet Management

ACC: Chemical manufacturing levels ‘deteriorate’ in Q4

Jan. 31, 2024
Overall activity in the sector, including sales, production, and output, decreased in late 2023, but U.S. chemical manufacturers’ outlook is improving, according to new report...
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Fleet Management

Year in review: Top tank truck stories from 2023

Dec. 27, 2023
Bulk Transporter’s most-viewed articles this year include in-depth fleet profiles, safety-focused stories, and further industry consolidation
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Regulations

NTTC, others seek streamlined security screening

Dec. 8, 2023
Coalition of more than 150 supply chain stakeholders urges Congress to pass H.R. 5840, which would eliminate redundant TSA fees and background checks for transportation workers...
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Regulations

NTTC comments on proposed HMR modernization

Dec. 7, 2023
Association files 22-page letter with PHMSA outlining its position on 15 topics related to hazmat regulations, including ERI maintenance and cargo tank registered inspectors