April 1, 2012
Editorial
Military vets could plug holes in tank fleet ranks
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
With combat operations winding down in Afghanistan and finished in Iraq, tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors, and airmen will be exiting the US military...
Industry News
Hoyer expands IBC fleet to 20,000 units
Mar 28, 2012 9:57 AM
Hoyer’s intermediate bulk container (IBC) fleet expanded to a total of 20,000 in March 2012. The Hamburg, Germany-based logistics group is continuing to invest in the small container sector...
Duprés team member safety program recognized as most innovative
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
At the Greater Lafayette (LA) Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet on February 2, Dupr Logistics was awarded the 2012 Acadiana Innovation Award in the...
SCI reaches agreement with Indian firm
Mar 14, 2012 11:38 AM
Skaff Cryogenics Inc (SCI) of Brentwood NH reached an agreement with FNF Gas Technology Products Pvt Ltd of Vadodara, India to be the exclusive supplier of FNF’s cryogenic products in the United States...
ATRI launches redesigned web site
Mar 21, 2012 12:43 PM
The American Transportation Research Institute launched its newly redesigned website at www.atri-online.org. The new website features easier access for information on all of ATRI’s critical industry studies in nine focus areas...
CTA calls on trucking industry show of support for EOBRs
Feb 28, 2012 3:41 PM
With the click of a button or a simple four digit text on your cell phone, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has made it possible for both company owners and truck drivers to let Ministers of Parliament from their province know how and why they support the introduction of a universal electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) mandate in Canada...
Ergon Inc launching fleet, storage expansion in Appalachia
Mar 26, 2012 2:06 PM
Ergon Inc, Jackson MS, announced the expansion of its subsidiary facilities and operations within the Appalachian Basin...
Miller Transporter’s Blair named XL Driver of the Year
Jan 3, 2012 2:49 PM
Miller Transporters Inc driver Dale “Allen” Blair of Petal MS was recently recognized by XL Group’s Insurance segment as its XL 2011 National Driver of the Year...
Trimac getting additional business from Provident Energy Ltd
Mar 23, 2012 2:18 PM
Trimac Transportation Ltd announced that it has entered into a new contract to haul a significant new volume of NGLs (Natural Gas Liquids) on behalf of Provident Energy Ltd in northeastern British Columbia, Canada...
Ryder chairman will address ACT Expo
Mar 28, 2012 9:52 AM
Gregory T Swienton, chairman and chief executive officer of Ryder System Inc, will deliver a keynote address at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. This event is set for May 17 at the Long Beach (CA) Convention Center...
Wabash National gains synergies, diversification with Walker purchase
Mar 28, 2012 12:26 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Wabash National Corporation officials cite product synergy as a critical benefit of the acquisition of cargo tank builder Walker Group Holdings LLC...
IANA announces session topics for seminar
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
The Intermodal Association of North America announced the education session topics for its 2012 Intermodal Operations & Maintenance Seminar. Registration...
Hino Trucks Forms Tank Program With Amthor International
Mar 6, 2012 11:51 AM
Hino Trucks and Amthor International announced that they have formed a Tank Body Program for the refined fuel, propane, fire prevention, vacuum/septic, and all related tank industries...
Alabama moves to tax motor fuel at the terminal rack
Mar 13, 2012 1:32 PM
Effective October 1, 2012, the Alabama Terminal Excise Tax Act will change Alabama's fuel taxes to impose tax at the terminal rack or when the fuel is imported into the state...
Source North America forms new division
Mar 21, 2012 10:32 AM
Source North America Corporation has added a new division to its company, the SOLUTIONS Design Group. This newly formed group will support customers and sales staff with expertise on fueling systems, piping layout and design, compliance, and regulatory issues....
EPA certifies complete DTNA vehicle lineup as GHG14 compliant, company says
Mar 6, 2012 11:38 AM
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced February 23 that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified DTNA's complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium-duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new greenhouse gas 2014 (GHG14) regulations...
Common Sense Must Govern CSA Crash Accountability Decisions
Mar 21, 2012 12:37 PM
American Trucking Associations’ leaders expressed serious concern over the recent decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), after pressure from anti-truck groups, to continue to hold the trucking industry responsible in its CSA program for every truck-involved crash, including those which the truck driver could not have prevented...
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Equipment News
Blackmer introduces LGL3021 multi-purpose LP-gas pump
Mar 6, 2012 11:49 AM
Blackmer expands product line of standard-setting positive displacement sliding vane LPG pumps with the addition of the LGL3021 Multi-Purpose LP-gas pump. Specifically designed for bulk plant and terminal applications, the new LGL3021 is UL-Listed and approved for use on propane, butane, butane/propane mixes, and anhydrous ammonia applications....
Air-Weigh, Blue Tree integrate products
Mar 28, 2012 9:51 AM
Air-Weigh, a provider of on-board electronic scales, announced the availability of a data interface between trailer tracking systems and the new QuickLoad trailer scale...
Emco Wheaton set to change expectations for loading arms
Mar 6, 2012 11:28 AM
Konnect, a new range of value for money loading arms, especially developed to handle the safe transfer of petroleum products to and from tank trailers and rail tankcars and offering rapid delivery times from order confirmation, has been launched worldwide by Emco Wheaton...
Lite-Check offers Certifier 912 upgrades
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Lite-Check is offering Certifier 912 upgrades that will breathe new life and provide new features for a 121 brake timing tester. The company has collected...
Gamajet PowerFLEX tank cleaning machine
offers 400-plus times more cleaning force
Jun 7, 2011 10:32 AM
Gamajet Cleaning Systems announced the release of the PowerFLEX tank cleaning machine. The PowerFLEX offers 400-plus times the cleaning force of a standard sprayball at the same pressure and flow. ...
Goodyear tire can handle severe service
Feb 15, 2012 9:57 AM
Peterbilt trucks took top honors at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Commercial Truck of the Year awards at the ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas NV recently...
Brake Sentry visual brake-stroke indicators reduce inspection time
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Visual brake-stroke indicators are not just a smart idea; they are actually mandated by law. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR FMVSS...
Alcoa offers wide base aluminum wheels
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Alcoa has launched a new series of wide base aluminum wheels. The new line is engineered for high performance through Alcoa's proprietary LvL ONE wheel...
Xata Turnpike system supports Google Android mobile platform
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Xata Corporation's Xata Turnpike fleet management and compliance system now supports the Google Android mobile device operating system across multiple...
RiskCheckNow offers insight on new hires
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Companies that transport goods and services now have new insight into the people they hire. ...
Keller launches online truck driver training
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
J J Keller recently introduced its online Tractor-Trailer Driver Training School Edition, which is based on the FHWA Model Curriculum and follows Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) curriculum standards...
Labelmaster provides new 2012 Catalog
Jan 11, 2012 11:30 AM
Labelmaster has released its revamped 2012 Catalog, offering many new products. The 552-page catalog contains thousands of products, including labels, forms, placards, placarding systems, packaging, seals, spill control, shipping supplies, signs, books, and software, as well as transportation, facility management, and safety products....
Articles
GenOx Transportation growing with demand for cryogenic gases
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Cryogenic hauler GenOx Transportation Inc operates in one of the smallest niches within the tank truck industry...
Surging Opportunity
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Some North Dakota towns in the Bakken Shale used to be like Mayberry. Now they have a definite Wild West feel. The rapid influx of oil-field workers has...
Highway of promise
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
With America's Natural Gas Highway (ANGH) taking shape, Clean Energy Fuels Corp President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew J Littlefair has a vision...
Price contrast
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Art Gelber says it's elementary. Natural gas is to diesel as the iPad is to the walkman, he said. Say goodbye, good riddance, to the cassette tape and...
NTTC Chairman- Greg Hodgen
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
The past year was one of significant transformation for National Tank Truck Carriers Inc. Guiding the association as its chairman during the busy year...
Strong program
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
National Tank Truck Carriers members are heading to San Francisco, California, for the association's 64nd Annual Conference and Tank Truck Equipment Show...
NTTC Conference heads to San Francisco
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. And if you're going to the 64th Annual NTTC Conference & Tank Truck Equipment Show May 6-8, you might too....
NTTC PAC sets golf plans for San Francisco
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Golf is on the agenda for the National Tank Truck Carriers Political Action Committee, which will host its annual outing on Sunday, May 6, prior to the opening of the NTTC Annual Conference in San Franciso, California...
First Outstanding Performance Trophy for Florida Rock & Tank Lines
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Florida Rock & Tank Lines Inc scored a notable milestone by winning its first Outstanding Performance Trophy in the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)...
2011 Competitive Safety Contest
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
55-Over 100 Million Miles Class GRAND A & R Transport .313 HONOR Trimac Transportation Services .328 MERIT Transport Service Company .478 35-55 Million...
2011 Personnel Safety Contest
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
55-Over 100 Million Miles Class GRAND A&R Transport Inc 0.69 HONOR Pilot Flying J Transportation 1.27 MERIT Trimac Transportation Services 1.50 35-55...
2011 Competitive Safety Contest-Safety Officials
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
55-Over 100 Million Miles Class GRAND A&R Transport Kenneth E Pate HONOR Trimac Transportation Services Neil Voorhees, USAMarcel Pouliot, Canada MERIT...
2011 Improvement Contest
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
Thirtieth year winner McKenzie Tank Lines Inc, Tallahassee FL Twenty-sixth year winners Highway Transport Chemical LLC, Knoxville TN Miller Transporters...
Convention Calendar
Apr 1, 2012 12:00 PM
May 2-3, 2012 Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), Intermodal Operations & Maintenance Seminar, Oak Brook Hills Marriott Hotel, Oak Brook IL....
