Fleet Management

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.

Reports: Class 8 demand drives robust July purchasing

Industry analysts highlight a year-over-year surge in equipment acquisitions as OEMs navigate packed production backlogs and looming emissions regulations.

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

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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

Fleet Management

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

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

BeyondTrucks, VLC combine to curb nuclear verdicts

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