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While federal data shows physical asphyxiation and toxic inhalation remain stubborn hazards in the tank cleaning business, industry leaders like ADM Trucking, Sentry Road, and Hoyer subsidiary cotac are fighting back—deploying advanced no-entry camera technology, launching new training playbooks, and enforcing strict safety cultures to protect workers.

Tank cleaning safety is serious business

From entry-free cameras to people-first approaches, savvy industry leaders know safety isn’t just a rule—it’s a sophisticated survival strategy.

May 26, 2026

The Department of Transportation this week announced a $580 billion highway bill alongside new safety investments, including a modernized registration system called Motus, aimed at reducing fraud and improving oversight of trucking operations. The combined initiatives enhance data accuracy, streamline processes, and support industry compliance, while allocating signficant funding for safety enforcement and workforce development.

New ‘Motus’ system caps busy week for DOT

May 21, 2026

The NTSB is investigating a fatal explosion involving a chemical tank trailer carrying sodium hydroxide at a North Carolina facility, with preliminary findings highlighting possible safety lapses and equipment issues.

NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal tank trailer explosion

May 18, 2026

Eric Hartman, Hector Martinez, and Olivia Alfarano traveled to the 2026 Logistics Summit to attend P&G’s award ceremony and receive their Driver of the Year awards. “Quality Carriers is proud to have these independent contractors on its team and will continue to provide award-winning service to P&G in the future,” the CSX-owned tank truck carrier stated.

Fleet Management

Quality Carriers reaps rewards for outstanding service

May 15, 2026

Arcwood Environmental has acquired Safeway, an Alabama-based environmental services provider, enhancing its operational footprint in the Southeastern U.S. and broadening its waste transportation and environmental service capabilities.

Arcwood Environmental acquires Safeway Industrial Services

May 14, 2026

Motive introduces innovative AI-powered safety capabilities, including fatigue, eating, and collision detection, to identify early signs of unsafe driving and low-severity collisions, enabling proactive interventions and faster claims resolution.

Motive’s new AI features detect driver fatigue and eating

May 13, 2026

Regulatory roundup: NTTC takes on EV safety gaps, automation, and highway funding

May 12, 2026

Netradyne has acquired Moove Connected Mobility, a key European fleet intelligence firm, marking a major step in its global expansion.

Netradyne expands European presence through acquisition

May 11, 2026

Intellistop is asking FMCSA to reconsider its 2022 denial and grant an industry-wide exemption for its pulsating brake lamp technology, citing safety benefits and prior carrier approvals.

‘Let it pass’: Intellistop repetitions for FMCSA exemption

May 7, 2026

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