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The GHOSTRUCK Act, supported by NTTC and other trucking organizations, seeks to close loopholes allowing foreign-based personnel to manipulate electronic logging device records, thereby enhancing highway safety and driver accountability.
The tank truck industry’s trade association endorses bipartisan legislation requiring logbook changes happen within North America, preventing international personnel from manipulating...
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UPT
United Petroleum Transports’ Ashley Perez and Larissa Campbell, and GenOx Transportation’s Kamryn Bishop recently secured scholarship assistance from the Texas Trucking Association Foundation, which handed out a total of $110,000 in academic and technical funding for the 2026-27 school year.
NPGA
Immediate past National Propane Gas Association chair Michael Hopsicker, at left, presents Exosent Engineering founder and president Uv Doron with the 2026 NPGA Safety Award during the association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Schneider
Schneider Bulk has been honored with the 2026 Responsible Care Award for its innovative use of virtual reality and simulators in tank truck driver training.
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Fleet Management

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May 2026 saw a remarkable increase in U.S. trailer orders, with both ACT and FTR reporting over 20,000 units, marking significant year-over-year gains despite ongoing production and cost challenges.
Propelled by climbing freight rates and carrier optimism, trailer procurement leaps past typical springtime levels—even as manufacturers face rising tariff-related expenses.
June 25, 2026
DTNA
Daimler Truck North America has updated its Detroit engine software to align with EPA's new diesel exhaust fluid guidelines, improving reliability and reducing downtime for operators. The rollout affects new vehicles and over 330,000 in-service trucks, extending through 2026.
New enhancements for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines align with EPA’s revised guidance, reducing ‘expensive repairs and needless downtime’ for small ...
June 25, 2026
TreadSense
TreadSense introduces a mobile platform utilizing LiDAR sensors in Apple devices to streamline tire inspections, providing accurate, digital records that support proactive maintenance and reduce downtime for commercial fleets.
New LiDAR-based mobile technology provides fleets with fast, accurate inspections using Apple devices to improve safety, maintenance planning, and tire performance.
June 24, 2026
BeyondTrucks
BeyondTrucks introduces Field Dispatch, a digital tool that streamlines work documentation for dedicated fleets by capturing real-time activities, reducing paperwork, and improving operational visibility and accountability.
The AI-powered TMS provider’s new mobile feature allows drivers to digitally capture specialized transportation work when it happens, streamlining operational records and billing...
June 24, 2026

Hazmat/Safety

SPATCO
SPATCO Energy Solutions, backed by Kian Capital, has acquired Discovery Tank Testing and Tank Wizards, enhancing its environmental and tank maintenance services in Florida and nationwide.
The Kian Capital-backed platform adds two Florida firms, expanding its environmental compliance and fuel tank cleaning services to 38 locations nationwide.
June 22, 2026
Truck-Lite
Truck-Lite, seen here on Day 1 of the 2026 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting in San Diego, recently secured a five-year FMCSA exemption for the use of its auxiliary amber pulsating brake lamp on the rear of commercial motor vehicles.
The Clarience Technologies company is the latest petitioner to secure a safety exception for auxiliary pulsating light technology, joining Groendyke Transport, NTTC, and Grote...
June 16, 2026
Anna Mathews | Usher Transport
Usher Transport, which this year is celebrating 80 years in business, exemplifies a people-first philosophy rooted in family values, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring longevity and industry leadership through generations.
Driven by an enduring "people-first" legacy, fourth-generation bulk hauler proves prioritizing culture and integrity is the ultimate engine for long-term safety and growth.
June 15, 2026
Anna Mathews | Usher Transport
Usher Transport marks 80 years of family-led success in the bulk hauling industry, evolving from a small operation to a $63 million enterprise that values integrity, service, and innovation.
Dive deeper into the fourth-generation, family-owned company’s 80th anniversary celebration with additional images that didn’t make the print version of this April/May Bulk Transporter...
June 15, 2026

Green Trends

Hendrickson
Hendrickson's new solar farm in Crest Hill, Illinois, features over 2,040 panels and generates 1.55 MWh annually, powering the plant and supplying excess energy to the grid, marking a major step in their sustainability efforts.
More than 2,000 panels now are generating renewable energy for the manufacturer’s bumper plant in Crest Hill, Illinois.
June 9, 2026
Peacock
ADM Trucking's state-of-the-art new wash rack in Decatur, Illinois, is boosting efficiency, safety, and supply chain integrity for the food ingredient giant's massive private fleet.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at ADM Trucking’s new multi-million-dollar tank trailer cleaning facility in Decatur, Illinois.
June 3, 2026
Hendrickson
Hendrickson introduces ElecTraax, a lightweight, high-efficiency electric drive axle designed for Class 6–7 medium-duty trucks, featuring an integrated ePowertrain that maximizes efficiency and range.
The lightweight new ElecTraax is designed to deliver epowertrain efficiency, modular flexibility, and reliable performance for medium-duty vehicles.
May 11, 2026
Fox40 | West-Mark
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife uses a West-Mark ‘FishTrucka’ tank wagon and ‘FishTLR-Ta’ tank trailer to restock Lake Oroville with Chinook fingerlings.
May 4, 2026

Technology

Gravitate | Lee Transport
Lee Transport Systems, a family-owned fuel hauler with a 200-truck fleet, recently adopted Gravitate’s specialized TMS to address the unique complexities of petroleum logistics, improving operational efficiency and customer connectivity.
The Mid-Atlantic carrier trades its generic transportation management system for a purpose-built platform that streamlines multi-compartment dispatching, automates billing, and...
June 23, 2026
Continental
The sensor pocket becomes a permanent component of the tire during the curing process and can easily fit Continental’s tire mounted sensor.
Continental aims to revolutionize tire monitoring with new factory-integrated sensor pockets. Discover how this design slashes labor costs, improves reliability, and connects ...
June 22, 2026
Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new way for fleets to perform over-the-air software updates. The feature allows updates to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle.
The OEM’s latest innovation allows fleets to run over-the-air updates during driver breaks or parked periods, enhancing fleet management efficiency and vehicle uptime.
June 16, 2026
Trucker Path
Trucker Path has expanded its truck parking solutions, now offering over 50,000 reservable spots across the U.S., helping drivers find secure, long-term parking through its app.
The industry solutions provider’s app now includes reservable overnight and longer-term truck parking throughout North America.
June 11, 2026

Regulations

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The Truckload Carriers Association and new president Jim Mullen are advocating for comprehensive reforms that modernize FMCSA processes, emphasizing increased staffing, updated systems, and focused oversight to reduce truck crashes and improve public safety.
A new set of proposed agency reforms from the Truckload Carriers Association calls for increased safety staffing, strengthened CDL and ELD oversight, and enhanced crash analysis...
June 18, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Sentry Road’s platform, developed with industry partnerships, enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for tank truck companies, with recent innovations like Cleaning Rack software streamlining billing and documentation processes.
How a Florida-based startup evolved from a niche solution into a powerhouse of purpose-built software for the tank truck industry—with help from Express Container.
June 8, 2026
JJ Keller
J.J. Keller & Associates introduces a free ERG app available on Apple and Google Play, providing quick digital access to the Emergency Response Guidebook, supporting emergency preparedness for drivers and responders.
The new easy-to-use new digital resource is designed to support enhanced emergency response preparedness by complementing the required Emergency Response Guidebook.
June 5, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Jeremy Mairs, the 79th NTTC Chairman and CEO of Cox Petroleum, brings a driver’s perspective to industry leadership, emphasizing advocacy, safety, and regulatory challenges in the tank truck sector.
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Jeremy Mairs, president and CEO of Cox Petroleum and new NTTC chairman, talks about growing up in the industry and working under California regulations. What does Mairs have on...
June 2, 2026

Equipment

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Bulk fleets that prioritize cash management, step-by-step growth, and technology aligned with fundamentals are better equipped to handle market shifts, avoiding common pitfalls like overinvestment and chasing low-margin freight.
Equipment financing expert explores how tanker fleets can achieve resilient growth by focusing on cash flow, strategic investments, and internal signals, enabling them to adapt...
June 12, 2026
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Driven by early EPA pre-buys and robust replacement needs, heavy-duty vehicle procurement posted massive gains last month, putting pressure on manufacturing backlogs ahead of the historical summer lull.
Preliminary data from FTR and ACT show North American fleet demand more than doubling year-over-year, leaving manufacturers racing to build backlogs before the summer slowdown...
June 11, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Hoyer’s state-of-the-art cotac depot in Pasadena, Texas, features advanced cleaning technology, safety innovations, and expanded capacity, supporting North American bulk logistics and nearshoring trends with a focus on quality and safety.
A recent $15 million investment transformed the global transportation giant’s Texas operation into a world-class hub for liquid cargo efficiency, adding automated cleaning and...
June 10, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Explore the extensive renovation of Hoyer’s Pasadena, Texas, cotac campus through a detailed media gallery showcasing advanced cleaning, storage, and maintenance facilities designed to enhance bulk logistics operations.
See an exclusive collection of images that capture the cotac site’s massive 30-acre footprint. These images highlight the 12-bay wash rack, 18-in.-thick concrete for stacking ...
June 10, 2026

Media Galleries

Sentry Road
A wash technician cleans the exterior of a Heniff tank trailer. Heniff Transportation and its subsidiary, Total Clean, are among the major industry players utilizing Sentry Road’s specialized, purpose-built training modules to enhance safety and compliance for their technicians.
Explore Sentry Road’s evolution into a powerhouse provider of purpose-built safety training and digital tools designed to automate the industry’s cleaning racks.
June 8, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Ronnie McCoy, SWTO manager of fleet safety, training, and compliance, raises his plaque in celebration upon hearing his company revealed as the private-fleet Grand Champion in National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2025 North American safety contest during the 2026 NTTC Annual Conference in Baltimore.
National Tank Truck Carriers decorates three distinguished bulk haulers—a still-expanding industry giant, a family-owned staple, and a leading private fleet—as North American ...
April 23, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
G&D/Hoffman driver Bruce Jones, a proud Marine Corps veteran with over 3.8 million accident-free miles, was named the 2025-26 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year on Tuesday at the 2026 NTTC Annual Conference in Baltimore.
Bruce Jones, an ardent Marine veteran with 3.8 million accident-free miles, pushes past personal tragedy to become the Illinois-based bulk carrier’s third NTTC Tank Truck Driver...
April 22, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
NTTC Chairman David Price, center, jokes with Hendricks Holding Chairman Diane Hendricks during a tour of STE's new trailing manufacturing facility.
From managing the complexities of “Trump 2.0” and rising insurance costs to advocating for common-sense energy policies regarding electric vehicles, every decision must have a...
April 8, 2026

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