Hazmat/Safety

The SWTO team proudly displays the private fleet's championship hardware in front of a specially wrapped tank trailer.

What’s in Print

Absolute accountability: How SWTO built a winning culture

Elite oversight and gamified metrics fuel the 7-Eleven transporter’s victory in the 2025 North American Safety Contest’s private-fleet division.

Oct. 26, 2026

Texas-based fuel hauler R.B. Stewart recently petitioned FMCSA for an exemption to deploy Intellistop’s pulsating brake lamp modules, pushing the number of individual commercial fleets seeking approval for the safety technology to 10.

Texas fuel hauler petitions FMCSA for Intellistop approval

Oct. 26, 2026

Grote Industries continues to expand its portfolio of commercial vehicle safety technologies, combining advanced warning lighting with smart-trailer visibility solutions to reduce collision risks across fleet operations. Grote this week introduced its next-generation 4SEE technology after first unveiling the advanced rear-collision warning system at last year’s MCE.

Grote advances commercial vehicle fleet safety

Oct. 20, 2026

Roadside commercial vehicle enforcement data directly impacts carrier CSA scores and industry safety standings. Under FMCSA’s fully implemented DataQs overhaul across all 50 states, motor carriers now have guaranteed review timelines and independent appeal tiers to challenge disputed inspection reports and crash records.

States adopt reformed DataQs system for carrier safety

Oct. 20, 2026

Through rigorous safety programs, innovative data use, and a people-focused approach, Usher Transport has distinguished itself in the tank truck industry, winning NTTC safety championships and strengthening partnerships with major shippers like Chevron.

What’s in Print

Ultimate vindication: Intensive audit hones Usher’s winning Heil bid

Oct. 15, 2026

Focusing on emerging threats like nuclear verdicts, driver hiring risks, and AI compliance, Tenstreet’s general counsel offers practical steps for trucking companies to build a strong safety culture, ensure legal adherence, and leverage technology responsibly.

Fleet Management

From highway to headline: 3 legal risks for private fleets

Oct. 9, 2026

A recent multi-state operation focused on freight corridors, emphasizing the importance of interstate collaboration to identify unsafe drivers, prevent crashes, and combat credential fraud in the trucking industry.

Multi-state enforcement sweeps unqualified truckers

Oct. 8, 2026

Legendary singer Jim Cornelison delivers a surprise, rousing performance of the national anthem alongside G&D/Hoffman’s collection of national safety trophies. When severe weather grounded scheduled guest speakers at the 17th annual employee appreciation event, company leaders executed a flawless pivot to save the massive celebration, perfectly reflecting the event’s “hold the line” theme of meeting unexpected challenges proactively.

Professional pivoters: Rain can’t dampen G&D/Hoffman celebration

Oct. 8, 2026

G&D/Hoffman Chief Operating Officer Jerry Curl takes a selfie on stage for Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, who was originally scheduled to deliver the keynote address but had his flight nixed by inclement weather.

Gallery: Inside G&D/Hoffman’s appreciatory extravaganza

Oct. 8, 2026

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