Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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Is the industry ready for electric trucks in hazmat transportation? National Tank Truck Carriers warns of the unquantified risks in any potential shift to heavy-duty EVs, while...
Penske
Penske Logistics introduces Supply Chain Insight, a cloud-based platform offering real-time visibility across transportation and warehousing, enabling leaders to optimize operations and reduce costs through unified data and AI-driven insights.
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Intellistop is asking FMCSA to reconsider its 2022 denial and grant an industry-wide exemption for its pulsating brake lamp technology, citing safety benefits and prior carrier approvals.
Drōv Technologies
Brent Hickman, Pilot Company director of equipment, maintenance and fleet sales, leads one of two showcase presentations at Truck World 2026 outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Colonial Group
Colonial Oil Industries has acquired Atkinson Oil Company, boosting its presence in Georgia and the Southeast U.S.
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Fleet Management

Motive
Motive introduces innovative AI-powered safety capabilities, including fatigue, eating, and collision detection, to identify early signs of unsafe driving and low-severity collisions, enabling proactive interventions and faster claims resolution.
Fatigue and distraction cause over 100,000 crashes annually. Motive is tackling this head-on with new AI models designed to detect early risk signals—including eating and yawning...
May 13, 2026
Moove
Netradyne has acquired Moove Connected Mobility, a key European fleet intelligence firm, marking a major step in its global expansion.
The addition of fleet intelligence provider Moove Connected Mobility is expected to serve as a scaled, durable growth foundation for servicing customers in the region.
May 11, 2026
Lytx
New Lytx solutions leverage AI, cloud technology, and integrated hardware like auxiliary cameras and asset trackers to enhance safety, operational visibility, and asset protection across fleet operations.
The next-generation fleet management solutions introduced at the 2026 Lytx Protect Conference are designed to unite AI with advanced telematics, video safety, and operational ...
May 8, 2026
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Construction activity in March experienced a slight uptick, primarily supported by residential and data center investments. Meanwhile, manufacturing and some non-residential sectors faced declines, highlighting sector disparities. Factors such as rising costs, tariffs, and labor shortages continue to shape the construction landscape, with policymakers influencing project development.
Demand remains concentrated in data centers and select residential segments as economic uncertainty weighs on private-sector demand, while public spending remains steady, association...
May 8, 2026

Hazmat/Safety

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The American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care and Sustainability Leadership Awards recognize members and Partner companies for advancing safety and sustainability with ‘vision...
May 4, 2026
Endurance
Endurance Environmental has acquired Aquablast, strengthening its water blasting and vacuum service offerings in Canada, and enhancing its capacity and technical expertise in environmental and industrial solutions.
The integration of Aquablast’s water blasting and vacuum capabilities is expected to enhance Endurance’s capacity, technical expertise, and services across Greater Toronto.
May 1, 2026
DTNA
The updated Detroit Assurance safety suite includes Active Brake Assist 6, offering comprehensive 270-degree monitoring and advanced collision mitigation, alongside existing features like Active Lane Assist 2, enhancing driver safety and vehicle control.
Daimler Truck North America is upgrading Cascadia trucks with new technology like Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist 2, focusing on intersection safety and left...
April 27, 2026
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The agency’s efforts to upgrade the review process are intended to improve efficiency and transparency for corrections to truckers’ safety records.
April 24, 2026

Green Trends

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
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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
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NEFI highlights the importance of the updated ASTM standards in promoting renewable biofuels in home heating, aligning with industry resolutions and recent policy shifts that favor cleaner, more reliable, and domestically produced energy sources.
The change to include grades with higher percentages of biodiesel allows retailers to deliver cleaner-burning fuel to American homes and businesses, association reports.
April 30, 2026
FortisBC
A FortisBC LNG tanker prepares for marine bunkering.
The Canadian clean energy company is helping marine operators access lower-carbon-intensity fuel via on-board tank truck deliveries of liquefied natural gas.
April 29, 2026

Technology

DTNA
Freightliner’s 2027 Cascadia introduces a Digital Dash with gateway to Virtual Vehicle, offering seamless vehicle data access and driver connectivity through a factory-installed display.
New Cascadia tractors offer a digital dashboard linked to Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle, enhancing connectivity and driver efficiency with a factory-installed display and...
May 8, 2026
Trimble
Transporeon introduces Natural Language Search, enabling carriers to find freight using conversational queries, reducing search time and increasing booking efficiency across Europe and North America.
The Trimble company’s new AI-powered feature is designed to eliminate complex filters, reduce search time, and improve mobile usability.
May 5, 2026
BeyondTrucks
BeyondTrucks has integrated with Isaac Instruments, enabling fleets to leverage AI-driven, real-time dispatch optimization and seamless driver communication, transforming transportation management.
The new partnership combines advanced dispatch optimization with a leading telematics and ELD platform, streamlining planning and execution for specialized fleets.
April 17, 2026
NMFTA
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has launched a redesigned website that offers improved accessibility, navigation, and performance, supporting industry stakeholders with streamlined information access and new functionalities.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association's website redesign is intended to improve member and user experience, accessibility, and security.
April 17, 2026

Regulations

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
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The American Transportation Research Institute is focusing on safety practices, regulatory impacts, driver health, and weather-related disruptions in 2026 in an effort to enhance...
April 22, 2026
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The 2026 NTTC Annual Conference will take place at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront hotel.
As the bulk sector navigates tariffs, costs, and regulatory shifts, NTTC’s 2026 Annual Conference aims to foster industry collaboration, showcase top companies and drivers, and...
April 15, 2026
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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

Equipment

Mack Trucks
Mack Trucks’ new ImpactShield technology, which incorporates the first-ever use of Corning Fusion5 glass in a Class 8 heavy-duty truck, now is available for the all-new Mack Granite.
The new one-piece windshield with Corning Fusion5 glass features enhanced impact, thermal shock, and scratch resistance, reducing service events and replacement costs.
May 5, 2026
Gravis
Gravis has acquired Western Packaging Solutions, boosting its presence in North America and expanding its sourcing network, with integration efforts underway to deliver high-quality bulk packaging solutions across various industries.
Addition of Canadian bulk packaging specialist strengthens Gravis’ position as a leading provider of dry bulk transportation solutions in North America.
April 27, 2026
JJ Keller
J.J. Keller & Associates’ AT100 asset tracking device, integrated with the Encompass platform, offers fleets real-time location, historical data, and customizable tracking for trailers and equipment.
A new Encompass solution powered by the AT100 tracking device gives fleets full visibility of company equipment, including trailers, dumpsters, and other mobile assets.
April 16, 2026
Globetech Manufacturing
High Bar Brands has acquired Globetech Manufacturing, a family-owned, Ohio-based producer of essential heavy-duty truck components, to diversify and strengthen its product portfolio for OEM and aftermarket customers.
Addition of Ohio-based manufacturer of heavy-duty truck components expands High Bar's portfolio of essential products across OEM and aftermarket channels.
April 15, 2026

Media Galleries

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
Odyssey Mfg.
From left to right are Odyssey’s Ralph Carlini, lead driver; Fergus Grogan, logistics coordinator; Mark Lowenstine, operations manager; and Justine Maville, accounts payable specialist.
The UltraChrlor distributor’s Florida-based private fleet is ditching paper for BeyondTrucks’ decision-optimizing transportation management system.
April 1, 2026
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TankTroniks and TrueTMS unveil a closed-loop equipment and technology solution that aims to tame tank wagon’s ‘Wild West’ at the 2026 WPMA Expo.
March 27, 2026
Truck Country
A special anniversary-edition LCL Bulk Transport tank truck sits in the Lambeau Field parking lot before the carrier's 100th-anniversary celebration.
Through stories of leadership, perseverance, and community engagement, the family-owned bulk hauler’s centennial reflects a century of dedication, industry adaptation, and ongoing...
March 25, 2026

Learning Resources

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Don't know where to start with AI? Take the first steps with this handy guide.
April 30, 2026
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Rising equipment costs, tighter margins, and higher customer expectations are putting pressure on bulk fuel transporters. Learn how automation helps reduce operating costs, improve...
March 27, 2026