March 2022

Events Calendar

Event Calendar

March 15, 2023
Mark your calendar! Here are all the major upcoming events listed by date. If you'd like to be included in our Calendar, email Jason McDaniel at [email protected].
Caledonia Haulers
Caledonia Haulers’ fleet of 225 trucks and 400 foodgrade liquid tank trailers includes classic-looking Peterbilt Model 567s, like this one, and sleeker Model 579s.
Fleet Management

Call to duty: Caledonia remains committed to customers, community

April 7, 2022
Minnesota-based liquid foodgrade hauler charts sweet new regional course, eyes summer opening for new tank wash
All-Star Truck Wash
All-Star Truck Wash's dedicated staff includes, from left to right, managers Frank Mendoza (Avenue A) and Royce Jordan (I-27), office manager Kim Jordan, and owner Mike Cleavinger.
Tank Cleaning

All-Star service

April 6, 2022
Q&A with owner of Lubbock, Texas truck wash on evolution of tank cleaning safety, foodgrade integrity
Jason McDaniel/BT
Stephen Boyd, OSHA’s deputy regional administrator for Region VI, spoke about the agency's new regional emphasis programs targeting the transportation tank cleaning industry during NTTC's 2021 Tank Truck Week in Dallas, Texas.
Tank Cleaning

How to prepare for an OSHA tank-cleaning inspection

April 5, 2022
Dissecting the agency’s new regional emphasis programs, what they cover—and why wash rack operators should care
Quala
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Tank Cleaning

Tank truck wash racks back on OSHA's radar

April 5, 2022
Roundtable discussion with tank-cleaning experts spotlights best practices in confined-space entry

More content from March 2022

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Trends

Modern fleet guide to raising retention and recruiting

April 4, 2022
At HDAW 2022, recruiting expert Tony Lee spelled out 13 ways to boost retention and recruitment.
Intellistop/UPT
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Regulations

Full stop: Intellistop’s pulsating rear lamp module caught in bureaucratic limbo

March 1, 2022
As federal agencies slow company’s application over jurisdiction, industry stakeholders and experts endorse its pulsating brake lights as an advance that could help reduce rear...
Jason McDaniel/BT
Streblow And Executive Committee
Regulations

NTTC supports legislation that streamlines HME, TWIC credentialing

Feb. 7, 2022
Newly introduced bipartisan bill would ease burden on carriers, combat workforce shortage, strengthen the supply chain, proponents say
Grote Industries
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Equipment

Grote to expand Mexico facility

Jan. 21, 2022
Monterey manufacturing location to add production space, shipping capacity, and staff in strategic investment
Clarience Technologies
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Equipment

Clarience Technologies acquires Fleetilla

Like the Southfield, Michigan-based company's Road Ready advanced telematics, Fleetilla produces hardware and application platforms that are modular and extensible, enabling the...
ZF
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Equipment

ZF launches Commercial Vehicle Solutions division

The new division combines the ZF and Wabco CV portfolios to make fleets smarter and safer.
J&M Tank Lines
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News

ATA names 22 new America’s Road Team Captains for 2022-23

Jan. 20, 2022
Grammer’s Ellis, J&M’s Henderson among ‘industry ambassadors’ who boast a combined 564 years, more than 45 million accident-free miles
PSC
Psc Joliet Tamzen
Fleet Management

PSC moves into new building in Joliet, Ill.

Jan. 19, 2022
State-of-the-art, 31,647-square-foot facility features 16 service bays, full fabrication area, more than $1 million in inventory
Sensata Technologies
Sensata Smart Tactors Gigavac Can Bus Contactors Image
Equipment

Sensata’s Smart-Tactor contactors improve system performance

Jan. 18, 2022
New GXC, MXC series of smart contactors with CAN bus communication provide fleet managers with critical data for informed decision making
Western Global
Western Global Drop Test 1
Equipment

Western Global fuel tank withstands 80-foot drop test

Jan. 18, 2022
Dramatic demonstration proves DOT-approved containers are ‘an extremely durable solution to safely store fuel,’ company says
Royal Power Solutions
Royal Power Solutions Building Facebook
Equipment

Eaton acquires Royal Power Solutions

Jan. 13, 2022
Portfolio addition positions power management company to capitalize on electrification trends across multiple high-growth markets
Quality Carriers
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Technology

Quality Carriers upgrades ELD and fleet-management solutions

Jan. 13, 2022
One of North America's largest tank truck carriers installing Isaac Instruments’ ELDs on more than 2,500 tractors as fleet looks to upgrade its digital solutions in 2022.
Quala
Quala Sign
Tank Cleaning

Quala expands network in Gulf Coast, Midwest markets

Jan. 12, 2022
North America’s largest tank-cleaning company adds Haughton Environmental, Tank Trailer Cleaning, and Sani-Kleen facilities
Badlands Tank Lines
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News

Badlands buys Lunderby Trucking

Jan. 11, 2022
Addition expands Nebraska-based bulk hauler’s oilfield operations in Montana, North Dakota
Noregon
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Fleet Management

Noregon adds geofencing capabilities to TripVision

Fleets can create a geofence at a location and use TripVision’s configurable alerts to learn when a vehicle enters or departs the location, understand the total volume of activity...
Peterbilt
Peterbilt New Model 579 With Aurora Autonomous System
Trucks

Peterbilt showcases first Model 579 equipped with Aurora Driver

Jan. 11, 2022
Commercial vehicle with Level 4 self-driving technology, 15-inch digital display unveiled during CES 2022
Kenworth
T680 E Ces 1
Trucks

Kenworth debuts its zero-emissions T680E at 2022 CES

Jan. 10, 2022
New battery-electric vehicle available as day cab tractor or straight truck, with 1,623 lb.-ft. of torque, 150-mile operating range
Unibloc Pump
Standard Pump Sanitary Metering Pump System
Equipment

Unibloc Pump acquires Standard Pump

Jan. 7, 2022
Addition of Atlanta-based hygienic process pumps manufacturer is second pickup in four months, following September acquisition of Flotronic
Grammer Logistics
Grammer After
News

Grammer opens Houston-area terminal

Jan. 7, 2022
Debut of new operations facility in La Porte, Texas, follows recent establishment of corporate headquarters in The Woodlands
Quantix
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Fleet Management

Quantix further increases driver pay

Jan. 6, 2022
Company to begin rollout of largest driver compensation boost in its history—which totals more than $30 million—in January
P.S.I.
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Fleet Management

P.S.I. bolsters website with new content, intuitive navigation

Jan. 6, 2022
Updates intended to help fleets more easily identify solutions for reducing tire-related costs, increasing uptime
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Storage Terminals

Investor group acquires Chemoil Terminals

Jan. 4, 2022
Southern California provider of storage for diesel, renewable diesel, biodiesel, other fuels renamed Olympus Terminals
Nikola
Heniff Nikola Tre Bev
Green Trends

Heniff to add Nikola BEVs to fleet

Jan. 4, 2022
New agreement includes initial purchase or long-term lease of 10 zero-emissions, battery-electric trucks, potential to acquire 90 more
Stoughton
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Cargo Tanks/Trailers

Stoughton expands chassis output with new Waco plant

The construction of the new facility is underway and Stoughton anticipates moving manufacturing equipment in by March, with chassis production to begin by early second quarter...
Coxreels Ship Ready Logo
Equipment

Coxreels intros ‘Ship Ready’ program

Jan. 3, 2022
New offering based on feedback designed to deliver reels to customers as quickly as possible
NTTC
White House Sandlin Streblow
News

NTTC leaders address driver shortage in White House meeting

Jan. 3, 2022
Association’s chairman, president discuss supply chain solutions with Transportation, Labor Secretaries; voice support for ‘Trucking Action Plan’
Blueknight Energy Partners
Blueknight Operations New Sized
Storage Terminals

Blueknight to grow asphalt terminals

Dec. 24, 2021
Company to acquire 200-acre industrial park in Colorado, organically expand an existing terminal through separate agreements
GTL/YouTube
Georgia Tank Lines You Tube
Fleet Management

Groendyke grabs Georgia Tank Lines

Dec. 16, 2021
Acquisition to close Jan. 1, 2022, adding 39 drivers to tank truck carrier’s fleet, expanding its reach into Greater Atlanta
Christensen Inc.
Christensen Truck Facebook
News

Christensen acquires Yorkston Oil

Dec. 15, 2021
Northwest-based fuels, lubricants, and propane distributor expands into Bellingham, Wash.