Regulations

U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., fourth from left, recently visited one of Groendyke Transport’s newest terminals in South Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a tour and policy roundtable.

ATA chairman talks tort reform with Rep. Kevin Hern

Groendyke Transport’s CEO guides a Tulsa policy roundtable focused on mitigating nuclear verdicts and stopping predatory legal funding during a recent terminal visit.

Oct. 6, 2026

Tank Truck Week 2026 in Oklahoma City will address economic volatility, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions impacting bulk haulers, offering strategies to turn challenges into competitive advantages through expert-led sessions and networking.

What’s in Print

Tank Truck Week 2026 preview: The Oklahoma City edge

Sept. 23, 2026

The expert team at Liquid Bulk Services keeps essential chemical tank fleets rolling safely from sunrise to sunset. Step inside their 2-acre St. Gabriel, Louisiana, location to see how this dynamic family-owned shop tackles everything from routine maintenance to heavy barrel overhauls.

Tank Repair

Gallery: Inside the evolving LBS operation

Aug. 27, 2026

Transportation companies must now prioritize transparency, rigorous safety standards, and informed decision-making processes to navigate legal exposures and strengthen partnerships in a changing regulatory environment.

Hazmat/Safety

Carrier selection no longer a simple procurement decision

Aug. 17, 2026

Steve Dowling, with over 35 years of law enforcement and transportation experience, has been appointed as FMCSA’s chief safety officer to improve safety and operational efficiency across the U.S. trucking industry.

Hazmat/Safety

FMCSA appoints Dowling chief safety officer

Aug. 14, 2026

From left to right, Fleet Maintenance’s John Hitch, Bulk Transporter’s Jason McDaniel, FleetOwner’s Jade Brasher, and Trailer/Body Builders’ Kevin Jones gather for a panel discussion to break down the American Transportation Research Institute’s report on the rising costs of trucking in this episode of The Fleet Lead.

Fleet Management

Roundtable: Equipment demand, rising costs, and tanker trends

The Fleet Lead

Aug. 10, 2026

The BUILD America 250 Act includes a significant 10% dry bulk axle variance favored by tank truck stakeholders, including NTTC leaders, alongside reforms supporting vehicle weight limits, workforce development, and safety regulations, though some provisions face opposition.

What’s in Print

Unabated breath: Industry awaits highway reform