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    Quala
    Photos For Bt 3 La Porte
    Oct. 7, 2022
    While their integration is ongoing, company leaders say bulk carriers already are benefitting from a complementary combination of cleaning, maintenance, parts, and more
    Arxada
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    Oct. 6, 2022
    Chemical transportation manager examines impact of organizational culture on retention, presents tips for improvement
    Cherokee Freight Lines
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    Oct. 5, 2022
    ‘State-of-the-art’ Madera cleaning facility, the family-owned carrier’s second in California, expands capacity, ensures quality—and secures the company’s future in challenging...
    Ship or Stuff
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    Oct. 4, 2022
    Tank truck carriers hear all kinds of excuses for rate increases during the insurance renewal process. Think about the reasons—aka excuses—you’ve likely heard from brokers attempting...

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    NTTC
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    Thomas Frain, NTTC’s reigning Tank Truck Driver of the Year, receives DOY-branded Mack, other honors, during Knoxville celebration
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    July 27, 2022
    Space City’s acquisition of TIBC Rentals and Transportation adds more than 400 containers to its fleet, enabling ‘more robust’ environmental services along Gulf Coast
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    July 26, 2022
    Midwest convenience store chain replaces legacy supply and logistics software with Gravitate’s Best Buy & Dispatch solution
    Groendyke
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    July 22, 2022
    Recent spin around the Texas Motor Speedway reveals battery-electric truck’s performance and potential—as well as barriers to bulk fleet adoption
    Wabash
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    Wabash, recently known as Wabash National, has begun the process of rebranding its tank, van, and platform trailers, truck bodies, process systems, and parts and services
    CTI, Inc.
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    July 19, 2022
    Arizona-based bulk hauler’s Rudy Kroll, who has more than 2 million safe miles and nearly 40 years of experience, wins 2022 DMC Driver of the Year award
    Altom/Al Warren
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    July 18, 2022
    Altom Transport, J&M Tank Lines among latest fleets to equip the AI-powered Driveri system, which promises to make drivers happier, save carriers money
    ATEQ TPMS Tools
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    July 15, 2022
    ‘Modern and adaptable’ VT Truck 2.0 specifically designed for HD trucks includes all-new on-board diagnostics coverage, supports variety of sensors
    Coxreels
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    July 14, 2022
    New High-Visibility Safety Hose Reels feature hybrid construction, enhanced kink resistance, and bright-yellow coloring for increased awareness
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    July 14, 2022
    Early public comments filed in the Federal Register are mixed—with one CVSA-certified inspector saying paper alternatives are ‘a disaster waiting to happen’
    Continental
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    July 12, 2022
    New ultrasonic system for retrofits, OEM installs provides back-up detection, easy integration, increasing safety while driving, parking, or maneuvering
    Chalk Mountain Services
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    July 12, 2022
    Fort Worth-based oilfield services provider wins 2022 Samsara Connected Operations Award for Safest Operator
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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    July 11, 2022
    Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce recognizes longtime chairman and CEO of Groendyke Transport for business contributions to community, state
    Trimac
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    July 8, 2022
    Addition of foodgrade cleaning facility to carrier’s National Tank Services subsidiary includes 13 managers and technicians, and grows company’s Midwest presence
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    Clarience has invested in the Pressure Systems International portfolio as tire inflation becomes critical for electric and autonomous vehicles.
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    Indeca Crude Express/Core Capital
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    July 7, 2022
    Indeca Crude Xpress adds new H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE intelligent emergency communications to Permian Basin truck fleet
    Florida Rock & Tank Lines
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    July 7, 2022
    Georgia-based trucker John Peak receives keys to black Chevrolet Silverado LT Extended Cab for 2021 safety performance
    KAG
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    July 6, 2022
    Newly rebranded division adds business, expands partnerships in Kansas and Oklahoma
    Highway Transport
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    July 1, 2022
    State-of-the-art new service center to add 70 employees, serve as a central hub for chemical transporter’s expanding U.S. and Canadian operations.
    Florida Rock & Tank Lines
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    June 29, 2022
    U.S. Department of Defense program helps service members with driving experience transition to civilian careers in the tank truck industry
    Volvo Trucks
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    Lytx
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    KAG
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    June 22, 2022
    Only four months after acquiring K-Limited Carrier, Kenan Advantage Group’s logistics division welcomes Louisiana-based multi-modal 3PL
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    June 22, 2022
    Energy companies’ terminal operations secure Platinum Safety Awards during 2022 International Operating Conference & Trade Show in Houston
    Girard Equipment
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    June 21, 2022
    Tank trailer equipment manufacturer earns OEM’s Platinum Award for outstanding supply-chain performance in 2021
    Southern Tank
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    June 21, 2022
    Acquisitions of Southern Tank in Florida, Totally Tanker in California expand company’s nationwide network of tank wash facilities
    BulkLoads.com
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    Bulk Insurance Group, led by new CEO Larry Hurt, to provide coverage for haulers of liquid and dry bulk commodities
    Western Star
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    Two of the latest features, the power hood and Meritor P600 drive axle, will begin production on the 49X starting September 2022.
    Tremcar
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    New virtual reality tours allow customers, prospective employees to visit the Canadian tank trailer manufacturer’s locations without leaving home
    Volvo Trucks
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    June 6, 2022
    Manufacturer’s advanced automated manual transmission now boasts expanded “efficiency benefits, transmission functionality, and overall cost savings”
    Trimac
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    Phillips Industries
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