Equipment

U.S. transportation M&A activity remains steady in 2026, driven by structural advantages, fuel cost benefits, and nearshoring trends, contrasting with softer global markets, according to a new report from PMCF Investment. Public sector gains and valuation expansions highlight sector resilience amid rising freight rates and consumer spending.

Fleet Management

Report: U.S. transportation and logistics M&A stabilizes

Second-quarter data from PMCF Investment shows steady domestic transaction volumes, rising spot rates, and broader public gains across the sector.

Aug. 31, 2026

Sage Mfg., the parent company of Sage Oil Vac, Amarillo Tanks, and Amarillo Upfitters, launches a $21 million facility in Amarillo, Texas, marking a significant growth phase and diversification in industrial manufacturing.

Sage Oil Vac launches new parent alongside $21M investment

Aug. 28, 2026

U.S. trailer orders defied typical summer lulls in July, posting big year-over-year gains behind earlier-than-usual 2027 order board openings, improving freight rates, and looming trade-related cost pressures.

Cargo Tanks/Trailers

Reports: US trailer orders buck summer lull

Aug. 27, 2026

Liquid Bulk Services’ Greg Ballard, at left, Ashton Ballard, center, and Matt Clement are steadily growing the company into a premier destination for cargo tank maintenance and repair services in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.

What’s in Print

Welding the future: LBS expands essential tank services

Aug. 27, 2026

The expert team at Liquid Bulk Services keeps essential chemical tank fleets rolling safely from sunrise to sunset. Step inside their 2-acre St. Gabriel, Louisiana, location to see how this dynamic family-owned shop tackles everything from routine maintenance to heavy barrel overhauls.

Gallery: Inside the evolving LBS operation

Aug. 27, 2026

Motive Maintenance health insights combine defects identified in inspections and service schedules with vehicle and asset availability so teams know what needs attention.

Motive introduces AI-powered maintenance tracking

Aug. 26, 2026

Airmatic has announced its new status as an authorized distributor for Solimar Pneumatics, enhancing its ability to support customers with advanced dry bulk material handling solutions including silo fluidizers and dust filters.

Airmatic adds Solimar Pneumatics products

Aug. 24, 2026

TerraVest Industries reports a 14% revenue increase in Q3 2026 despite a slowdown in the tank trailer segment, driven by strong demand in industrial tanks and pressure vessels.

Cargo Tanks/Trailers

TerraVest: Industrial growth offsets soft US tanker demand

Aug. 20, 2026

With a rich history rooted in Springfield, Missouri’s manufacturing legacy, Ridewell Suspensions continues to lead in heavy-duty suspension technology by investing in advanced automation, maintaining strong industry partnerships, and focusing on specialized markets like the tank trailer sector.

What’s in Print

Engineered for longevity: ‘Old-school’ service is Ridewell’s edge

Aug. 20, 2026

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