Fleet Management

Capacity reductions are driving the industry’s long-awaited freight recovery, but overall activity remains subdued, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainties and sector-specific challenges, ATA reports.

Trucking activity dips 1% in July

The latest ATA tonnage index reveals a bumpy path for domestic freight, as economists cite sluggish broad demand barely kept afloat by booming AI infrastructure.

Aug. 19, 2026

BTI's AutoLoad System, introduced in 2022, is a groundbreaking automated vacuum technology that simplifies dry bulk transfers, reduces maintenance costs, and improves operational productivity for tank carriers across North America.

Equipment

Smarter suction: AutoLoad upgrades dry bulk transport

Aug. 18, 2026

Commercial fleet market trends: North American truck orders held strong in July as fleet demand outpaced available 2026 build slots, pushing carrier focus toward 2027 equipment availability and EPA regulatory guidance.

Trucks

Reports: Class 8 demand drives robust July purchasing

Aug. 17, 2026

Transportation companies must now prioritize transparency, rigorous safety standards, and informed decision-making processes to navigate legal exposures and strengthen partnerships in a changing regulatory environment.

Hazmat/Safety

Carrier selection no longer a simple procurement decision

Aug. 17, 2026

Steve Dowling, with over 35 years of law enforcement and transportation experience, has been appointed as FMCSA’s chief safety officer to improve safety and operational efficiency across the U.S. trucking industry.

Hazmat/Safety

FMCSA appoints Dowling chief safety officer

Aug. 14, 2026

Tank Cleaning

ATS opens Ohio food-grade tank wash

Aug. 14, 2026

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas has been named the grand champion of the TXTA Truck Safety Contest for the fourth time in five years, highlighting its commitment to safety and professionalism in the oilfield hauling industry.

Hazmat/Safety

Chalk it up: TXTA crowns Chalk Mountain safest fleet

Aug. 13, 2026

Western Global introduces FirePro, a new line of fire-rated, impact-resistant fuel tanks designed for safety, compliance, and versatility in demanding environments.

Equipment

Western Global introduces FirePro storage tanks

Aug. 13, 2026

Trimac Transportation’s recent addition of California Freight reflects a broader strategic shift across bulk transportation, where securing specialized assets and capabilities—such as ISO tank services and tank-cleaning capacity—is now more critical than simply acquiring trucks.

Fleet Management

Strategic valuations: Scarcity driving modern bulk M&A

Aug. 12, 2026

Fleet Management

Trucking activity dips 1% in July

Smarter suction: AutoLoad upgrades dry bulk transport

Reports: Class 8 demand drives robust July purchasing

Carrier selection no longer a simple procurement decision

FMCSA appoints Dowling chief safety officer

ATS opens Ohio food-grade tank wash

Chalk it up: TXTA crowns Chalk Mountain safest fleet

Western Global introduces FirePro storage tanks

Strategic valuations: Scarcity driving modern bulk M&A

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