EnTrans to bring historic equipment to Tank Truck Week

The tanker manufacturer will display new trailers, advanced fleet technology, and an expanding aftermarket footprint during the upcoming Oklahoma City exhibition.

Key Highlights

  • EnTrans will display new tank trailer equipment, advanced fleet technology, and celebrate significant anniversaries of Heil and Polar at Tank Truck Week 2026.
  • The event features live demonstrations of smart trailer systems like AirBoxLite and TankAI, showcasing innovative data reporting and monitoring solutions.
  • Milestones include Heil's 125th and Polar's 80th anniversaries, with special displays and concept trailers highlighting their legacy and innovation.
  • EnTrans's strategic acquisitions, including TerraVest's recent growth, demonstrate its diversified industrial approach and financial strength.

EnTrans International will showcase new tank trailer equipment, advanced fleet technology, and a growing service footprint at Tank Truck Week 2026, set for Sept. 27-30 in Oklahoma City.

As a platinum sponsor of National Tank Truck Carriers’ signature event, EnTrans’ family of brands, including Heil Trailer, Polar Tank Trailer, and B&R Repair, will highlight new equipment and services, and celebrate significant milestones within an expansive exhibit-hall presence. Tank Truck Week at the Oklahoma City Convention Center also will provide the backdrop to underscore how the TerraVest Industries group is successfully navigating a cautious U.S. capital expenditure environment through strategic acquisitions and diversified industrial growth.

“We’re excited to showcase many of our brands, innovative products and advanced technologies at this year’s Tank Truck Week,” Randy Arlt, EnTrans senior vice president of sales, stated in a news release. “Together, our industry-leading brands and the EnTrans service network provide customers with comprehensive transportation solutions designed to deliver performance, productivity and long-term durability.”

Historic anniversaries and smart equipment

Both Heil and Polar are celebrating milestone anniversaries throughout 2026. Heil is marking its 125th year in business. Founded in 1901 by Julius Heil in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the manufacturer produced the first riveted oil tank by 1902 and has since evolved into a global leader in tank solutions. At Tank Truck Week, Heil will feature a petroleum trailer adorned with a custom wrap for Eagle Transport.

The Eagle tanker will also host live demonstrations of the new AirBoxLite system from Drōv Technologies. The smart trailer system will report live data directly from the EnTrans booth. Additionally, TankAI—EnTrans’ proprietary version of the AirBoxOne system—will be equipped on a Pilot tank trailer located at the Civacon booth.

Meanwhile, Polar is marking 80 years of manufacturing. The company traces its origins back to 1946 when the Warzecha brothers opened a blacksmith shop in Opole, Minnesota. To commemorate the milestone, Polar is displaying a new concept dry bulk trailer at the Oklahoma City show. The reengineered trailer was converted from an existing crude oil tanker. Polar also is planning a dedicated anniversary celebration at its Minnesota facility in October.

The EnTrans booth will further feature an LBT portable storage unit, a Tankcon FRP fiberglass-reinforced plastic trailer, and a unit from TerraVest brand Mississippi Tank Trailer. EnTrans joined the Canadian holding company in a wave of recent acquisitions, including TerraVest’s $546 million purchase of the Heil and Polar parent company in March 2025. TerraVest recently reported a 14% year-over-year revenue increase in the third quarter of 2026, offsetting soft domestic tanker demand with strong non-transport infrastructure projects.

Expanded aftermarket support

Beyond new tank trailer production, EnTrans is emphasizing its growing aftermarket capabilities. B&R Repair, which is part of the EnTrans service network, will be stationed near the EnTrans booth.

EnTrans recently acquired B&R in a move to rebuild its North American service center platform. The acquisition included full operational control of three B&R locations in Lemont, Illinois; Hammond, Indiana; and Wampum, Pennsylvania. B&R provides parts, maintenance, and repair services for Heil, Polar, LBT, and other brands across the tank, flatbed, and heavy-haul industries.

The service network expansion is designed to provide greater aftermarket support for tank fleets while working cooperatively alongside the existing EnTrans dealer network to boost overall market capacity, the company reported.

About the Author

Jason McDaniel

Jason McDaniel

Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.

Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates