Bulk Transporter magazine—July 2018 issue

Highlights from the July 2018 issue

Cover story: Singular honor: Paul Emerson named NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year

Features: Building success: Schneider’s bulk intermodal container service celebrates 6-year milestone

Tariffs take effect, bringing uncertainty to manufacturing 

“Stunning” Permian Basin oil production will more than double from 2017-2023: IHS Markit

Fleets using new HR strategies to build more appealing work environment

Zero distraction—NTTC hopes new campaign helps change social acceptance, state laws in same way MADD did with drunk driving

FMCSA report —Paul Baumgardner stresses importance for carriers to follow the rules for hazardous materials safety permits

Safety Panel—NTTC driver experts discuss soft skills coaching and mentoring, open-door communication, and ways to avoid complacency and improve training

ELDs creating confusion for drivers, enforcement officers 

Automated trucks—ATA’s Mike Cammisa offers the latest on autonomous commercial vehicles and future trends

Rollover prevention —Feds believe better driver training needed to guard against tanker rollovers

Accident anatomy—Attorney privileges, response immediacy, preventability determinations critical to trucking companies’ survival in a litigious society 

Florida Rock & Tank Lines chooses Bendix Wingman Fusion and BlindSpotter 

Niche growth—DTNA shows two new Freightliner electric truck models 

Find articles from other back issues of the magazine in the Issue Archives.

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