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    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].
    Quala
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    Fleet Management

    Quala’s acquisition of PSC creates ‘one-stop-shop’ for tank trailer services

    Jason McDaniel
    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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    Fleet Management

    How shared values influence driver satisfaction

    Dameous Little
    Oct. 6, 2022
    Chemical transportation manager examines impact of organizational culture on retention, presents tips for improvement
    Cherokee Freight Lines
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    Fleet Management

    Committed to clean: Cherokee chases foodgrade growth with newly JPA-approved tank wash

    Jason McDaniel
    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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    Fleet Management

    Truth or Excuses? Don't settle for a slippery insurance professional

    Raymond White
    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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    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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    Huck’s modernizes dispatching for fuel haulers

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    July 26, 2022
    Midwest convenience store chain replaces legacy supply and logistics software with Gravitate’s Best Buy & Dispatch solution
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    Groendyke leaders test eCascadia daycab

    BT staff
    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
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    Wabash unveils rebranded trailer

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    July 21, 2022
    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
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    Insurance underwriter recognizes CTI driver

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    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
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    Bulk haulers turn to Netradyne for smarter camera safety

    Jason McDaniel
    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
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    ATEQ upgrades TPMS tool for commercial vehicles

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    ‘Modern and adaptable’ VT Truck 2.0 specifically designed for HD trucks includes all-new on-board diagnostics coverage, supports variety of sensors
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    PHMSA considers authorizing electronic hazmat communications

    Jason McDaniel
    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’
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    Continental intros back-up sensor kit

    BT staff
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    New ultrasonic system for retrofits, OEM installs provides back-up detection, easy integration, increasing safety while driving, parking, or maneuvering
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    John Groendyke earns Lifetime Achievement Award

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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
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    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 Technologies acquires P.S.I.

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    TruckPro launches e-commerce site

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    Crude oil hauler boosts roadside safety

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    Wabash recognizes Girard’s excellence

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