Hazmat/Safety

The 2026 TCA Elite Fleet certification highlights 57 top North American truckload carriers excelling in safety, driver satisfaction, and operational efficiency, with Chalk Mountain Services of Texas and Western Dairy Transport among them. The program emphasizes driver-focused environments validated through comprehensive evaluations and driver surveys, setting industry benchmarks for excellence.

TCA names 2026 Elite Fleets class

The newly revealed group of 57 leading for-hire truckload carriers includes tank truck companies Chalk Mountain Services of Texas and Western Dairy Transport.

Jan. 26, 2026

J.J. Keller introduces new light-up safety products designed to improve worker visibility in low-light and high-traffic settings, supporting OSHA and ANSI compliance and reducing accident risks.

Hazmat/Safety

JJ Keller expands safety lighting solutions

Jan. 23, 2026

Bud Dungan, founder and CEO of Gastronics, at left, shakes hands with Kevin McKeigue, Safe Monitoring Group Americas president.

Technology

Safe Monitoring Group acquires Gastronics

Jan. 21, 2026

ATA President and CEO Chris Spear and ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen, CEO of Groendyke Transport, recently visited Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation that helps the trucking industry crack down on cargo theft.

Regulations

Cargo theft bill advances in House

Jan. 20, 2026

Chalk Mountain Services of Texas placed second in Division III in the 50th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards, showcasing its commitment to safety across 15-24.99 million miles. The Fort Worth-based oilfield services company also finished first in its division in TCA’s 2022 Fleet Safety contest.

Hazmat/Safety

Chalk Mountain ranks among TCA’s safest fleets

Jan. 14, 2026

FMCSA has finalized a rule permitting states to waive the hazardous materials endorsement requirement for Class A CDL holders transporting up to 1,000 gallons of jet fuel for seasonal agricultural aircraft operations, citing safety and efficiency benefits.

Regulations

FMCSA overrides NTTC’s safety concerns to grant jet fuel waiver

Jan. 9, 2026

Fleet safety technology, especially telematics and video dashcams, is increasingly vital for driver exoneration, risk management, and reducing insurance premiums, transforming fleet operations into strategic assets.

Hazmat/Safety

Report: Safety tech boosts driver exonerations

Jan. 8, 2026

Purpose-built HD camera setup provides a live view down each side of the rig, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic incident recording.

Equipment

Garmin’s DualView camera system boosts OTR safety

Jan. 7, 2026

Scully Signal recently received approval for its Mobile Truck Tester to be used in hazardous environments, including petroleum terminals.

Equipment

Scully’s Mobile Truck Tester secures hazmat approval

Jan. 6, 2026

Hazmat/Safety

TCA names 2026 Elite Fleets class

JJ Keller expands safety lighting solutions

Safe Monitoring Group acquires Gastronics

Cargo theft bill advances in House

Chalk Mountain ranks among TCA’s safest fleets

FMCSA overrides NTTC’s safety concerns to grant jet fuel waiver

Report: Safety tech boosts driver exonerations

Garmin’s DualView camera system boosts OTR safety

Scully’s Mobile Truck Tester secures hazmat approval

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