Wild times and opportunities in the oilfield for tank truck carriersOct 17, 2011, By Charles E Wilson Growing numbers of tank trucks fleets and other trucking companies are being lurred by the siren song of riches in the latest oilfield boom. It's just plain wild, especially in the areas that contain the largest oil and gas shale formations... ATA asks State Department to approve Keystone XL pipeline project developmentOct 13, 2011 In testimony October 7, the American Trucking Associations asked the US State Department to issue a presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, a project that will provide jobs and affordable access to reliable energy for the trucking industry and the US economy.... Grote has new line of six side turn lampsOct 13, 2011 Grote Industries has introduced its new family of six side turn lamps. A variety of mounting designs and connector options make the new lamps suitable for multiple applications including aerodynamic skirts, restricted space between frame rails, and locations where a separate mounting flange is not practical.... CHEMTREC receives award for excellenceOct 13, 2011 CHEMTREC—the emergency call center that provides immediate critical response information during incidents involving chemicals, hazardous materials, and dangerous goods—was recognized as a recipient of the 2011 “Overall Excellence” Award from Protech Associates for its innovative use of technology to meet its customers’ needs.... Yara North America opens new NOLA Gateway TerminalOct 13, 2011 Yara North America Inc celebrated the opening of its new NOLA Gateway Terminal in Convent, St James Parish LA, about 60 miles up the Mississippi River from New Orleans.... CTP starts video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislationOct 13, 2011 The Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP), a group of about 200 shippers and allied associations dedicated to responsibly increasing federal vehicle weight limits on Interstate highways, has launched a digital video campaign to rally support for federal truck weight reform legislation known as the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA), S 747, HR 763.... Acts of trucker heroism deserve reward, recognition—nominate a Highway HeroOct 13, 2011 Do you know a truck driver who has performed a heroic deed? Don’t miss the deadline to recognize drivers who put themselves in harm’s way to save someone else. Nominations for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s 29th annual North America Highway Hero program will be accepted until November 30, 2011.... Goodyear shows off capabilities of fleetHQ programOct 11, 2011 Goodyear dealers and member of the trucking trade press (including Bulk Transporter) recently had the opportunity to observe a live simulation of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s fleetHQ and business solutions programs... Goodyear launches fleetHQ “Tire Answer Man” blogOct 11, 2011 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the fleetHQ “Ask The Tire Answer Man” blog, exclusively available at http://blog.fleethq.com/... Westport’s Philip Hill wins 2011 Encana Principal AwardOct 10, 2011 Philip G Hill, principal inventor of Westport Innovation’s founding technology using natural gas in diesel engines, won the 2011 $100,000 Encana Principal Award granted by the Ernest C Manning Awards Foundation. The award will be presented October 14 Edmonton AB, Canada... Jesse Radvansky retires from Enterprise Products TransportationOct 10, 2011 Jesse and Charlotte Radvansky recently were honored with a plaque from the National Tank Truck Carriers thanking them for their many years of service to the association. Participating in the presentation were (far left) Mike Stark, senior vice-president, Enterprise Products Transportation, and (far right) John Boncosky, vice-president of marketing & sales for Enterprise Products Transportation... NLRB Notice Posting requirement delays to January 2012Oct 10, 2011 In the face of a strong business-sector outcry, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a delay in the effective date of the Notice Posting requirement from November 14, 2011 to January 31, 2012. ... TransCore survey finds monthly revenue per truck climbingOct 10, 2011 TransCore’s second annual Carrier Benchmark Survey reveals that in 2011 to date, carriers’ monthly revenue on average was $1,607 (10%) higher per truck than in 2010. The increase was due primarily to a corresponding 10% uptick in per-mile rates. ... Superior Industries LLC acquires cargo tank builder Trans-Tech IndustriesOct 10, 2011 Morris MN-based Superior Industries LLC announced the acquisition of Trans-Tech Industries, a leading manufacturer of aluminum truck tanks in Brewer ME. The deal was effective September 30 ... Teletrac wins FMCSA contract for cross-border longhaul trucking programOct 10, 2011 Teletrac, a provider of fleet management solutions for the trucking industry, announced it has been selected by the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to provide its Fleet Director GPS fleet tracking and hours of service (HOS) software to FMCSA for the new US-Mexico cross-border, long-haul trucking pilot program. ... Easy CDL hazmat endorsement app debutsOct 5, 2011 Easy CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Review, an app for the iPhone, has debuted in the Apple iTunes App Store.... OPW enhances its social media presenceOct 5, 2011 OPW Fueling Components has launched its new OPW One Voice blog and social media sites on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. OPW’s social media presence has been designed to create an online community where employees, distributors, and end-users can connect and network.... ACT schedules dates for seminars in 2012Oct 5, 2011 ACT Research Co LLC has announced dates for its seminars in 2012. Seminar #46 will be held March 20-22, 2012, culminating with a trip to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville KY on the 22nd. ... Savage’s El Dorado Railport starting opsOct 5, 2011 Savage Companies announced the official start of operations of its new multi-user El Dorado Railport in El Dorado KS. The terminal is served by the BNSF Railway and was developed as part of the BNSF’s Assess, Improve, and Maximize (AIM) initiative, which optimizes local operations to maximize supply chain throughput. The railport provides daily rail service and car storage to HollyFrontier’s El Dorado refinery. ... ILTA to host advanced tanks-air emissions workshop in Long BeachOct 4, 2011 ILTA’s Advanced Tanks-Air Emissions training seminar will be November 8-9 at the Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Long Beach CA. It will be conducted by Rob Ferry, PE, of the TGB Partnership... TCP Survey: Truckers throw brakes on new truck plans in year aheadOct 4, 2011 The recent Third Quarter 2011 Transport Capital Partners (TCP) Business Expectations Survey found that only 5% of carriers are planning to add 16% or more capacity in the next year, down from 29% that had such plans six months ago... J J Keller offering 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook at 2008 edition pricesOct 4, 2011 The 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is expected to be available from J J Keller in early 2012, and copies can be reserved now at 2008 edition prices... Construction inches up in July and for the yearOct 4, 2011 Construction spending increased by 1.4% between July and August and was up 0.9% compared to August 2010, the Associated General Contractors of America reported today in an analysis of new Census Bureau data. Association officials noted that despite this month’s increases, public sector activity has declined even as private sector demand has steadily increased this year... Polar expands JARCO propane tank upfit service to CA, SC, TXOct 4, 2011 Polar Service Centers is now installing JARCO propane bobtails at its locations in Sacramento CA, Houston TX, and Spartanburg SC... Grafton and Upton Railroad bulk terminal begins serviceOct 4, 2011 The Grafton and Upton Railroad (GU), with general offices in North Grafton MA and direct connections to the CSX Northeast mainline, has initiated operations at its new 38-acre Envirobulk transload terminal in West Upton MA, the cornerstone of the new Integrated Logistics Center created along the Grafton and Upton rail Line...
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