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UPT
What’s in Print
Helping Hand: UPT steps up during severe winter storms
June 7, 2021
Betts Industries
What’s in Print
Challenge accepted: Betts keeps tank truck carriers moving during pandemic
June 7, 2021
Weaver Bros.
What’s in Print
A tank fleet business built to last
June 7, 2021
AMI
What’s in Print
Paving the way: Asphalt Materials grows despite challenges
June 7, 2021
More content from May 2021
Ag Trucking
What’s in Print
Ag Trucking satisfies drivers
Goshen, Indiana-based carrier recently acquired by KAG chooses Kenworth T880s for help with workforce retention
June 7, 2021
Command Alkon
What’s in Print
Command Alkon delivers equipment visibility
Engine Data Alerts & Analysis module helps tank truck carriers understand issues that threaten driver, vehicle safety
June 7, 2021
PDI
What’s in Print
Keep it moving: How trucking can address its driver shortage dilemma
How the trucking industry can address its driver shortage dilemma
June 7, 2021
Mack Trucks
Trucks
Early adopter fleets embrace Mack MD Series
Manufacturer shares what first fleets, dealers to drive its Class 6 and 7 trucks think of them at Work Truck 2021
June 7, 2021
Cooper Tire
Equipment
Savings in the casings: Latest tires more 'retreadable' than ever
With advancements in technology, casing designs, compounding formulas, tires have never been more 'retreadable'
June 7, 2021
Jones Capital
Storage Terminals
Jones acquires Rockport Terminals
Corpus Christi-area intermodal location with coastal access specializes in bulk liquids storage, product handling
April 19, 2021
Storage Terminals
ILTA launches registration, website for annual conference
2021 Annual Operating Conference and Trade Show set for Oct. 4-6 in Houston TX
April 12, 2021
Amp Americas
Green Trends
Amp expands national footprint
Renewable commercial transportation fuels provider brings largest dairy RNG project online in Minnesota
March 19, 2021
Enbridge
Storage Terminals
Blueknight sells crude oil terminals
$132M transaction with Enbridge includes 6.6 million barrels of storage in Cushing OK, completes company’s ‘pure-play’ transition
March 12, 2021
Jason McDaniel/BT
News
Adams reports 2020 earnings
GulfMark, Service Transport parent remains profitable despite pandemic challenges, due in part to key acquisitions
March 10, 2021
Polar
Equipment
EnTrans updates name
Change to Engineered Transportation International better aligns Heil, Polar, other brands with corporate identity, company says
March 9, 2021
ILTA
Storage Terminals
ILTA teams with Indian Ports Association on liquid handling
New international partnership to include exchange of operational best practices, training activities, emergency preparedness
March 8, 2021
Bumgarner Oil
Equipment
Bumgarner adds Fallen Heroes trailer
Company’s second memorial tanker honors Marine Cpl. Benny G. Cockerham III, who died in combat in Iraq in 2005
March 5, 2021
Nikola
Equipment
Nikola details NA fuel-cell program
Zero-emission commercial vehicle lineup includes re-engineered cabover, sleeper with projected range of 900 miles
March 1, 2021
NACFE
Equipment
As modern trucks grow heavier, NACFE refocuses on lightweighting
Bulk haulers, who max out payloads more than reefer and dry van carriers, helping drive industry push to free up more weight
Feb. 25, 2021
Trimac
Fleet Management
Trimac retiree turns 100
Canada-based bulk transporter celebrates longtime driver Roger Beauchemin's milestone birthday with tank truck convoy, gifts
Feb. 24, 2021
Command Alkon
Fleet Management
Command Alkon offers engine data analysis for TrackIt users
Engine Data Alerts & Analysis module provides visibility into maintenance issues that could threaten driver, vehicle health
Feb. 22, 2021
Fleet Management
Carbon Express ups driver pay
Wharton, New Jersey-based liquid bulk carrier announces 4% across-the-board increase for all company drivers
Feb. 19, 2021
Volta Power Systems
News
TMC announces new 2021 dates for signature exhibition
TMC plans to hold a scaled-down version of its National Technician Skills Competition — TMCSuperTech 2021 — during its 2021 Fall Meeting.
Feb. 19, 2021
LTI, Inc.
Fleet Management
LTI adds whiskey to food-grade hauls
Lynden’s bulk transportation subsidiary moving whiskey, spent mash for Woodinville Whiskey through newly secured project
Feb. 17, 2021
ORBCOMM
Fleet Management
ORBCOMM tracking McColl’s Transport’s ISO tanks
Australia’s largest independent bulk liquid transporter turns to New Jersey-based IoT provider to improve fleet productivity
Feb. 16, 2021
Command Alkon
Fleet Management
Libra, Command Alkon combine to deliver Silo Safety
New system designed to ensure safety of asphalt-, aggregate-hauling drivers, vehicles; eliminate material loss in loadouts
Feb. 15, 2021
FRTL
Fleet Management
Florida Rock & Tank Lines celebrates top driver for 2020
Veteran trucker Steve Shipes, an FRTL driver since 1985, secures the company's John R Mabbett Driver of the Year award
Feb. 12, 2021
DeAngelis Marshall/Pixabay
Regulations
PHMSA to grant up to $17 million for safety awareness, training
U.S. DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration offers up to $8.1M for transportation emergency response training
Feb. 11, 2021
DTNA
Trucks
DTNA introduces Detroit ePowertrain; invests $20M in Michigan facility
Initial ePowertrain production expected to begin later this year; both Freightliner models to commence production in 2022
Feb. 10, 2021
Zenith Energy
Storage Terminals
Zenith adds Bulk Terminal Storage
Strategic transaction with Guttman Realty includes three storage terminals with combined capacity of 560,000 barrels
Feb. 9, 2021
Phillips Connect
Equipment
Phillips Connect now installing new integrated telematics hub
Smart7 for new-build trailers, retrofits of existing equipment manages, tracks all health sensors from one device platform
Feb. 8, 2021
Heniff
Fleet Management
Heniff acquires Premier Bulk Systems
Addition of Canada-based bulk transporter includes 70 trucks, 120 tank trailers, ‘state-of-the-art’ maintenance facility
Feb. 5, 2021
ConMet
Equipment
Goodyear, ConMet combine tire, wheel-end expertise
Collaboration to create digital solutions that better connect commercial truck fleets, improve safety, cost and uptime
Feb. 3, 2021
Tremcar
Cargo Tanks/Trailers
Tremcar absorbs Bedard Tankers
Canadian tank trailer manufacturer adds Bedard’s dry bulk expertise to extensive equipment lineup
Feb. 2, 2021
Bendix
Technology
Bendix expands fleet access to upgrade program
Growing network of Authorized Upgrade Centers delivers latest safety system advancements for in-service vehicles
Feb. 2, 2021
Dana
Equipment
Dana unveils new motor, inverter line for battery-electric, fuel-cell vehicles
Expanded TM4 SUMO HP series designed to empower adoption of electrification technologies in long-haul trucks
Feb. 1, 2021
Marathon
Equipment
Marathon intros air disc brake rotors
DiscStar rotors for heavy-duty applications are engineered to resist warping, cracking caused by high temperatures
Feb. 1, 2021
Volvo Trucks North America
Equipment
Volvo, Mack Trucks introduce PartsASIST e-commerce platform
With secure, remote access to parts, components, and expert support, PartsASIST is an online solution that enables faster, simpler, and more efficient service.
Jan. 28, 2021
Coxreels
Equipment
Coxreels offers upgraded swivel options for the 1125 Series
Medium pressure (up to 4,000 PSI) and high pressure (up to 5,000 PSI) units can be factory installed on standard 1125 Series
Jan. 22, 2021
Technology
Command Alkon acquires Ruckit
Transaction combines company’s construction materials toolset with Ruckit’s digital ticketing, third-party hauler management
Jan. 7, 2021
Libra
Fleet Management
Command Alkon, Libra team up
Acquisition of Libra Systems Inc. intended to boost efficiency for heavy construction materials suppliers
Nov. 25, 2020
Fairbanks
Equipment
Fairbanks highlights FB4000 scales
Instrument series enables predictive cutoff flow monitoring for range of filling applications, helping achieve greater accuracy
Sept. 21, 2020