Equipment

Managing heavy-duty component inventory category by category is becoming critical for tank truck fleets, as driveline and axle replacement costs have climbed nearly 13% since early 2024.

Report: Driveline cost spikes squeeze tank fleet budgets

FinditParts’ first Heavy-Duty Price Index reveals commercial vehicle parts pricing is up 5.7% compared to early 2024, warning shop managers that specialized axle and chassis increases...

Oct. 16, 2026

The all-new Volvo VNX brings heavy-duty versatility to the forefront, offering specialized fleets a highly customizable daycab or sleeper platform that balances off-road capabilities with advanced safety technology.

Trucks

V for versatility: Volvo’s VNX invigorates bulk operations

Oct. 14, 2026

September's North American Class 8 truck orders show mixed results amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty, with underlying demand remaining strong despite disrupted seasonal patterns caused by pending EPA 2027 NOx rules.

Fleet Management

Reports: September Class 8 truck orders show resilience

Oct. 13, 2026

Hendrickson introduces the Softek front steer axle and monoleaf suspension system for Peterbilt 567 and 579 models, offering significant weight savings and operational benefits for tank truck carriers. The system's lightweight design reduces front-end weight by up to 74 lbs., improving payload capacity and fuel efficiency.

Hendrickson debuts Softek steer axle for Peterbilt 567, 579

Oct. 12, 2026

Effective fleet management involves selecting premium, OEM-approved wheel end components that offer predictable performance and longer service intervals. This strategy minimizes unexpected failures and enhances safety, leading to cost savings over the vehicle's lifespan.

How leading bulk haulers manage wheel-end TCO

Oct. 9, 2026

STE inside sales representative Paige Cushing (center) smiles as UPT’s veteran maintenance crew realizes they’ve been “Punk’d.” Her surprise shop visit served as a lighthearted finale to a major milestone week for UPT, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in Oklahoma City by hosting an open house at its new downtown headquarters and showcasing custom STE tank trailers at Tank Truck Week 2026.

Cargo Tanks/Trailers

Perfect prank: STE welder wows UPT in surprise stop

Oct. 7, 2026

This episode of The Fleet Lead explores the evolving landscape of trucking M&A, highlighting factors influencing valuation, the importance of safety culture, and the role of technology in shaping future consolidation within the bulk transportation sector.

Fleet Management

Podcast: Navigating M&A, valuations, and safety in bulk transport

The Fleet Lead

Oct. 6, 2026

U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., fourth from left, recently visited one of Groendyke Transport’s newest terminals in South Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a tour and policy roundtable.

Regulations

ATA chairman talks tort reform with Rep. Kevin Hern