Hazmat/Safety

O’Day Equipment supports bulk haulers by servicing both petroleum and propane transport equipment out of its truck shops in Fargo and Minot, North Dakota.

Reclaiming uptime: O’Day extends mobile tank truck services

Fargo and Minot technicians travel directly to customer facilities across the Upper Midwest for DOT inspections and routine repairs, helping bulk haulers eliminate costly deadheading...

Oct. 29, 2026

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

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.

Equipment

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.

Regulations

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.