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April 17, 2023
Civacon
What’s in Print
R.B. Stewart conquers the ‘cross-drop’ challenge
Sept. 6, 2021
Western Global
Fleet Management
Technology solutions for fuel efficiency
Sept. 6, 2021
TexAmericas Center
What’s in Print
Truck training partnership in Texarkana helps fill driver shortages
Sept. 6, 2021
Joseph Mather/U.S. Air Force
Fleet Management
78th LRS fuels the fight
June 18, 2021
More content from August 2021
Optimus Technologies
Green Trends
Star Oilco delivers sustainable fuels to Oregon in near-zero carbon trucks
Fuel provider equips Optimus Technologies’ Vector System biodiesel technology in five Class 8 distribution vehicles
June 8, 2021
Blackmer
Equipment
Blackmer adds sliding vane pump for LPG bobtails, transports
New flange-mounted TLGLF3HD designed to increase reliability, safety while optimizing loading, unloading speeds
June 4, 2021
Speedway
Fleet Management
Speedway Transport out to fill 100 fuel-delivery positions
Convenience store’s private fleet looks to onboard 100 truck drivers with hazmat, tanker endorsements in 100 days
June 1, 2021
PDI
Technology
PDI to invest $100 million in fuel delivery innovations
Software provider out to connect convenience, petroleum ecosystems, reduce complexity, improve customer experience
May 27, 2021
Atom Alloys
Equipment
Atom Alloys unveils fuel storage explosion prevention system
Passive protection module, dubbed ATOM, protects lives, property and the environment by suppressing risk of deflagration
May 26, 2021
Hazmat/Safety
Tank truck repair company owner pleads guilty of lying to OSHA
Jacobson to be sentenced Aug. 25 in connection with explosion during illegal cargo tank welding that severely injured employee
May 26, 2021
Equipment
Hart Industries acquires E.H. Lynn
Acquisition, completed April 1, combines two equipment providers that are well-known in the bulk transportation industry
May 20, 2021
Groendyke
Hazmat/Safety
Groendyke secures safety award
Enid OK-based tank truck carrier earns second bulk division victory in Florida Trucking Association’s Fleet Safety Contest
May 19, 2021
Highway Transport
Fleet Management
Highway Transport hikes driver pay
Increase applies to hourly and mileage compensation across all 14 of chemical transportation company’s service centers
May 18, 2021
FuelCloud
Technology
FuelCloud launches delivery system
Truck System, which uses company’s patented technology, makes fleet fueling faster, easier, more affordable for jobbers
May 18, 2021
PACCAR
Equipment
PACCAR unveils upgraded engines
Re-designed MX-11, MX-13 engines built to deliver better MPGs, more horsepower and improved durability for operators
May 18, 2021
Offen Petroleum
Fleet Management
Offen Petroleum to acquire Petromark
Addition includes fuel distributor, which sells branded and unbranded motor fuels, and its affiliated trucking company
May 14, 2021
Volvo Trucks North America
Fleet Management
Volvo Trucks, Lytx partner on video telematics
With live-stream functionality of the Lytx DriveCam, fleet managers are able to troubleshoot operator issues like fatigued or distracted driving, helping to protect drivers and...
May 10, 2021
ABC
Fleet Management
ABC, employees claim SCTA honors
Veteran tank trailer mechanic Herman Lamb named state trucking association’s 2020 Technician of the Year
May 5, 2021
PSC
News
Polar Service Centers rebrands
New name better aligns with tank trailer parts, repair network’s core tenets of ‘People, Service and Commitment’
May 5, 2021
Mack Trucks
Trucks
Mack celebrates 100 years in Canada
Manufacturer’s AC model became a popular choice up north for heavy-haul applications after World War 1, OEM says
May 3, 2021
Ruckit
Fleet Management
Mobile app for bulk haulers improves efficiency, jobsite visibility
Ruckit Field trucking solution offers load management, planning and transportation optimization on CONNEX platform
May 3, 2021
SAF-HOLLAND
Equipment
SAF-Holland targets tank trailers with new lightweight suspension
The CBXA AeroBeam Series includes 23K, 25K, and 30K pound capacity models, designed to feature balance of strength, weight
April 30, 2021
Highway Transport
Fleet Management
Highway Transport collects Responsible Care award
ACC names chemical hauler a Partner of the Year for second time in three years during virtual sustainability conference
April 28, 2021
Fontaine
Equipment
Fontaine introduces HD 2-inch sliding fifth wheel
Design allows for heavier payloads, without specifying super-heavy duty sliders, according to company
April 28, 2021
Freeman Gas
Fleet Management
Superior adds Freeman Gas for $170M
Acquisition includes fleet of 224 vehicles, 7 million gallons of storage capacity; expands Superior’s Southeast U.S. footprint
April 27, 2021
Technology
TMC releases TMCSuperTech game
New augmented reality app aims to appeal to students, attract next generation of skilled truck technicians
April 23, 2021
Xantrex
Equipment
Xantrex intros no-idle HD solution
Freedom e-GEN lithium-ion battery-based power system delivers ‘virtually unlimited AC and DC power’ for electronics, appliances
April 23, 2021
STEMCO
Fleet Management
STEMCO launches GateReader SVT
Company’s rebranded mileage solutions offerings use smart vehicle technology to improve safety, streamline maintenance
April 21, 2021
Hendrickson
Equipment
New Kenworth, Peterbilt MD trucks equip Hendrickson axles
STEERTEK NXT fabricated front steer axles now available as standard equipment on select Kenworth, Peterbilt models
April 20, 2021
Mitchell 1
Fleet Management
Mitchell 1 adds ADAS quick reference to TruckSeries software
Enhancement streamlines delivery of information technicians need to repair advanced driver assistance-equipped trucks
April 16, 2021
Conidia
Technology
Conidia upgrades mobile app to test for fuel contamination
New FUELSTAT Result makes on-site compliance verification easier, and delivers fast, accurate results, according to company
April 16, 2021
Bendix
Trucks
International upgrades safety
Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Feature Set, Active Steering now available on LT, RH Series trucks
April 1, 2021
Volvo Trucks
Trucks
‘Iconic’ VNL celebrates 25 years
Volvo Trucks’ most popular model, which debuted in 1996 in North America, continues to elevate expectations for HD industry
March 31, 2021
Shell
Technology
Shell streamlines fleet management
Newly launched Shell Telematics uses tracking technology, fuel card data to provide fleet owners with actionable intelligence
March 29, 2021
Henner
Fleet Management
Henner Tank Lines expands with modern maintenance facility
Operating as I-505 Truck and Trailer Repair, Henner's new shop boasts 12,000 sq. ft., express lane, wash bay and more on 5 acres
March 18, 2021
Implico
Storage Terminals
Implico, Apollocom join to digitize Mexican oil & gas
New partnership intended to deliver next-gen terminal management system OpenTAS TMS to Central America
Feb. 1, 2021
Veeder-Root
Equipment
Veeder-Root fights corrosion with new fuel conditioning system
HydrX polishes fuel, removes water from lowest point of underground storage tanks, protecting diesel equipment
Jan. 22, 2021
Tankfarm
Technology
Tankfarm launches AI sales bot
‘Ashley’ can discuss propane pricing, delivery and tank monitoring, and walk consumers through supplier comparisons
Jan. 12, 2021
Mansfield Energy
Technology
Mansfield Energy advances digital vision through Microsoft partnership
Fuel supplier says new collaboration will transform fuel-buying experience into ‘efficient, digitally enabled process’
Jan. 4, 2021