February 1, 2013
Industry News
Wabash National acquires certain Beall Corp cargo tank assets
Jan 25, 2013 1:45 PM
Wabash National Corporation announced January 25 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the tank and trailer business of Beall Corporation, a Portland, OR-based manufacturer of aluminum tank trailers and related equipment, for approximately $15 million in cash...
Three drivers from carriers with tank fleets named to new America's Road Team
Jan 9, 2013 10:31 AM
In a first, three top drivers from trucking companies with tank fleet operations were selected by the American Trucking Associations to be part of the 2013-2014 America's Road Team. The premier group of professional truck drivers, all with millions of accident-free miles, will spend the next two years representing the trucking industry and delivering its highway safety message to the motoring public...
QualaWash expands tank wash network with acquisitions in Shreveport LA, Neenah WI
Jan 16, 2013 11:52 AM
QualaWash Holdings, LLC, North America's largest independently owned provider of commercial cleaning & maintenance services to the portable bulk container industry, announced on January 16 two new acquisitions: Shreveport Tank Wash in Shreveport LA and Tank Wash Specialists in Neenah WI. Both purchases were finalized in the fourth quarter of 2012, making them the third and fourth acquisitions for QualaWash in that quarter...
Construction truckers to continue legal fight against CARB, US EPA
Jan 29, 2013 8:29 AM
The California Construction Trucking Association (CCTA) has filed a Notice of Appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in its nearly two-year-long legal case against the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) heavy-duty, on-road truck and bus regulation (CDTOA vs CARB, Case No. 2:11-CV-00384-MCE-GGH)...
Girard Equipment accepts award from Exchange Club of Treasure Coast
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Having pride in the American flag has been a staple of Girard Equipment Inc since opening its doors in 1952. To show their patriotism Girard Equipment...
Preliminary Class 8 orders for December 2012 only marginally higher than November
Jan 9, 2013 10:34 AM
FTR Associates released preliminary data showing December 2012 Class 8 truck net orders at 20,836 units, just 6% higher than November 2012 and a 30% drop from the same month a year ago. While orders were low historically for December, those received in the last three months of 2012 were well above the prior six months. Preliminary order numbers are for all major North American OEMs...
People in the News
Atlas Oil Co has added two new executives
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Atlas Oil Co has added two new executives to its leadership team, Edward Shelton and Satish Kalala...
Suppliers: Polar, Navistar, Webb Wheels
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Polar Tank Trailer has named Jeff Behrens director of purchasing...
Ruan joins Iowa Business Hall of Fame
Jan 9, 2013 8:25 AM
John Ruan III, chairman of Ruan Transportation Management Systems Inc, was inducted in the Iowa Business Hall of Fame recently. This award recognizes outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to business and community development in Iowa...
Equipment News
Eaton adds FLEX Reman transmissions to package, boosts warranty coverage
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation has added the company's Eaton Fuller FLEX Reman transmissions to its specially packaged line of remanufactured and aftermarket component...
Bee Line LC7500 redefines laser accuracy
Dec 17, 2012 11:15 AM
Bee Line Company introduces the new LC7500 computer alignment system, which redefines laser accuracy from the inside out...
Freightliner provides Truck-Lite headlamps
Jan 23, 2013 9:13 AM
Freightliner Trucks announced the availability of high-performance LED headlamps custom-engineered for the Freightliner Cascadia by Truck-Lite Co LLC. The new headlamps will also be available as an aftermarket retrofit option from Freightliner dealers across North America...
Sloan offers MAXXGrip gladhand combo
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Sloan Transportation Products Ltd announced the release of its latest product innovation: the MAXXGrip Dura-Grip gladhand combo. The new MAXXGrip offers a new approach to ensuring safer and more complete connections with critical airlines...
Bridgestone revives Dayton truck tire line
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013...
Allison provides 5th Generation controls
Jan 30, 2013 8:32 AM
Allison Transmission announced that 5th Generation electronic controls are now available to all OEM customers...
Fontaine offers LWB slide bracket assembly
Jan 30, 2013 8:33 AM
Fontaine Fifth Wheel introduces the LWB lightweight slide bracket assembly. This new assembly replaces Fontaine’s ATB slide and will provide additional weight savings without sacrificing strength...
ACT Research report reviews Classes 5-8 preliminary net orders
Jan 9, 2013 10:33 AM
North America heavy-duty GVW Classes 5-8 preliminary net orders for December 2012 represent an improvement from where orders were through most of the past year, according to the latest ACT Research report...
Santrol opens proppant Terminal in Marcellus and Utica Shale plays
Jan 25, 2013 1:47 PM
Santrol, a Fairmount Minerals company, announced on January 23 the opening of the Columbiana OH proppant terminal for Marcellus and Utica shale operators...
Articles
Sprint Transport off to a fast start hauling petroleum, chemical products
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
Two chemical transports belonging to Sprint Transport LLC run westbound on I-10 headed toward San Antonio, Texas on an unseasonably warm day in late January...
Stuart Tank continues expanding range of services, products
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Over the course of more than a half century in business, Stuart Tank Sales Corp has achieved solid success...
Filters help protect the heart of a heavy-duty vehicle
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Pete Haskell, Luber-finer
One common challenge for all fleet managers is finding a way to maintain optimum productivity with minimum time and money spent on repairs...
Tank fleets hear the latest on the advantages of air disc brakes
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
With Phase Two of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced-stopping-distance regulation going into effect in August, three brake...
FMCSA focusing on tank rollovers
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
The headlines keep Paul Bomgardner up at night...
NTTC focusing attention on corrosion
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
For over 20 years at the National Tank Truck Carriers' Cargo Tank Maintenance Seminars, presentations have addressed the perils of corrosion...
Best practices on testing pressure relief valves
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
By the end of last year, the executive committee of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association was expected to approve a technical bulletin of best practices...
Carriers will remain conservative in replacing fleet equipment
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Results from Transport Capital Partners' (TCP) Fourth Quarter 2012 Business Expectations Survey found that carriers will continue to be very conservative...
Convention Calendar
Feb 1, 2013 12:00 PM
March 1-2, 2013 Petroleum and Convenience Store Exposition of Mid-America, Kansas City Convention Center, Bartle Hall, Kansas City MO. Contact: www.PACEshow.com...
