Fleet Management

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.

FMCSA appoints Dowling chief safety officer

The veteran’s blend of law enforcement and fleet management experience will strengthen the agency’s mission of reducing highway crashes, per FMCSA’s administrator.

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

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Equipment

Blackmer upgrades G Series pumps with behind-the-rotor seal

Aug. 11, 2026

By integrating compliance data directly into everyday workflows, BeyondTrucks and Vehicle Licensing Consultants seek to empower dispatchers to make load assignments with greater confidence.

Technology

BeyondTrucks, VLC combine to curb nuclear verdicts

Aug. 11, 2026

From left to right, Fleet Maintenance’s John Hitch, Bulk Transporter’s Jason McDaniel, FleetOwner’s Jade Brasher, and Trailer/Body Builders’ Kevin Jones gather for a panel discussion to break down the American Transportation Research Institute’s report on the rising costs of trucking in this episode of The Fleet Lead.

Fleet Management

Roundtable: Equipment demand, rising costs, and tanker trends

The Fleet Lead

Aug. 10, 2026

Isaac Instruments has integrated Uptake's predictive analytics into its open platform, enabling fleet clients to proactively address vehicle issues through AI-driven insights from diagnostic data and vehicle location.

Technology

Isaac partners with Uptake for predictive fleet maintenance

Aug. 10, 2026

Fleet Management

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

Blackmer upgrades G Series pumps with behind-the-rotor seal

BeyondTrucks, VLC combine to curb nuclear verdicts

Roundtable: Equipment demand, rising costs, and tanker trends

Isaac partners with Uptake for predictive fleet maintenance

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