ATA urges governors to reject toll increase  

Sep 7, 2011

Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations president and chief executive officer, called on Govs Chris Christie of New Jersey and Andrew Cuomo of New York to reconsider an “ill-conceived and unprecedented” toll hike that was recently approved, at their request, by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey...

New EPA, DOT truck fuel economy rules undervalue nat gas 

Aug 30, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) are drawing criticism for not doing more to reduce foreign oil imports with the newly proposed regulations covering emissions and fuel economy for medium- and heavy-duty trucks...

ATA applauds positive environmental review of Keystone XL Pipeline 

Aug 30, 2011

The American Trucking Associations ((ATA) praised the release of the final environmental impact statement by the State Department that found the Keystone XL pipeline project would have limited negative impacts on the environment...

ATA remains supportive of EOBR mandate struck down in federal court 

Aug 30, 2011

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) remained supportive of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) mandate of electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) for certain problem carriers. That mandate recently was struck down in federal court...

MACASA expands operations in Ecuador 

Aug 30, 2011

Maquinas y Camiones SA (MACASA), one of Ecuador’s oldest private importers of Mack trucks, recently expanded its operations in Guayaquil, the country’s largest city, opening the doors to a new 6,585-square-meter facility....

OPW’s dry disconnect couplings ideal for shale oil, gas operations 

Aug 30, 2011

OPW Engineered Systems, a division of OPW Fluid Transfer Group, announced that it offers an advanced line of dry disconnect coupling technology to operators focused on the growing shale oil and gas market. OPW’s dry disconnect couplers, such as its Kamvalok and Drylok products, can be beneficial where safeguarding people and the environment are paramount concerns. ...

Peterbilt hosts ANGA presentation, showcases alternative fuel vehicles 

Aug 30, 2011

Peterbilt Motors Company hosted America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) for an educational presentation showcasing Peterbilt’s family of alternative fuel vehicles, highlighting the lower operating costs, lower emissions benefits and the performance capabilities Peterbilt’s alternative vehicles offer. The meeting included test drives in Peterbilt’s alternative gas vehicles and a tour of the Denton manufacturing plant....

International offers Turn-In-Three program  

Aug 30, 2011

In today’s challenging economic conditions, small businesses are constantly on the lookout for new and improved ways to more efficiently manage their operations....

Buckeye restarts BORCO ops after Irene 

Aug 30, 2011

Buckeye Partners LP initiated start-up procedures August 26 at BORCO, its marine terminal in the Bahamas. Buckeye had suspended operations at the terminal the night of August 24 as part of its preparations to secure the facility for Hurricane Irene. The storm passed the Bahamas with effectively no adverse impact on the facility. ...

Natural gas gaining traction as tank truck fleet fuel 

Aug 26, 2011, By Charles E Wilson

On August 14, the first four truck-tractors in a 42-truck order were delivered to Fair Oaks Farms near Fair Oaks IN. Fueled with methane from the dairy farm, this milk-hauling fleet operation is being described as the largest transport-related renewable compressed natural gas (CNG) project in the United States...

Rail hazmat shipments targeted by PHMSA reg proposal 

Aug 25, 2011

Rail operations, including tankcars and tank containers containing hazardous materials, would be impacted by a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). HM-216B was published in the August 18 edition of the Federal Register ...

Bendix praises FMCSA safety plan, suggests three enhancements for it 

Aug 23, 2011

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC commends the efforts of the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in creating its draft plan for increased highway safety. While the company sees value in the direction the agency is moving, it also offered recommendations to further strengthen elements of the plan as a part of its response during the plan’s public comment phase....

Emco Wheaton nozzle aids hot refueling 

Aug 23, 2011

Hot refueling of helicopters is a potentially dangerous operation, but is a necessity in time-sensitive operations where it can make the difference between life and death. Developed for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense to use in combat situations and now being specified by the US Forest Service and Federal Aviation Administration, the G457 helicopter refueling nozzle from Emco Wheaton is a proven system that permits fast and safe hot refueling....

Intrepid tank rinser uses 80% less water 

Aug 23, 2011

Gamajet Cleaning Systems announced the release of the Intrepid tank rinsing machine. The Intrepid offers fast, validatable tank rinsing with 80% less water than the standard spray ball at the same pressure....

Select Energy acquires Riverside, Blue Star 

Aug 23, 2011

Select Energy Services LLC, a water solutions, oilfield service, and supply company headquartered in Houston TX; has acquired Riverside Transportation Inc, an oilfield fluid hauling and disposal company based in Carlsbad NM; and Blue Star Oilfield Services LLC, a tank truck services company operated by Riverside. ...

Biodiesel production reaches monthly high 

Aug 23, 2011

US biodiesel production reached a new monthly high of 81 million gallons in June 2011, according to the latest Environmental Protection Agency statistics. This marks a third consecutive month of record volumes and continuing a turnaround in which biodiesel production in the first half of 2011 has already eclipsed production for all of 2010. ...

Vitol, Blueknight to construct oil terminal 

Aug 23, 2011

Vitol Midstream LLC, a member of the Vitol Group; and Blueknight Energy Partners LP (BKEP) have entered into agreements for the construction and operation of a new crude oil terminal in Midland TX. ...

NTTC, Bulk Transporter offer free webinar on “Safe Deliveries to Service Stations” 

Aug 17, 2011

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), an ATA affiliate organization, and Bulk Transporter invite petroleum haulers, large and small, to participate in a free webinar on the safe delivery of petroleum products to service stations...

TransCore’s North American Freight Index Sets Same-Month Record in July  

Aug 17, 2011

TransCore’s North American Freight Index marked the seventh consecutive month of record same month spot market freight availability in July...

New research reveals truck driver concerns with CSA 

Aug 17, 2011

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report detailing the extent to which the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has exerted an influence on the daily lives of commercial drivers. ATRI’s report also describes and analyzes driver attitudes toward and comprehension of FMCSA’s new regulatory program, based on survey data collected from 4,555 US truck drivers...

Domestic container volume continues to surge in second quarter 

Aug 17, 2011

Domestic and international intermodal volumes posted solid gains in Q2 2011, according to a report released by the Intermodal Association of North America. IANA’s Intermodal Market Trends & Statisticsreport notes that domestic container volume grew 9.0% year-over-year--a stronger pace than during the previous two individual quarters...

Hestya Energy to purchase Wilhelmshaven refinery, tank farm, marine terminal 

Aug 17, 2011

Hestya Energy BV today announced it has signed an agreement to purchase the Wilhelmshaven, Germany, oil refinery, tank farm and marine terminal from an affiliate of ConocoPhillips...

Compli expands premium training lineup 

Aug 16, 2011

Compli has expanded the list of premium trainings within the Compli platform. These new fee-based trainings include courses from providers such as PureSafety, WeComply, and Pro-Tread. This expanded suite will help drivers and employees stay current with industry HR and compliance practices while mitigating risk exposure for fleets. ...

Zonar agrees to provide Virtual Technician 

Aug 16, 2011

Zonar announced a strategic agreement with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to provide DTNA’s Virtual Technician, a real-time remote diagnostic system, as standard equipment on model year 2012 Freightliner vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel engines...

Labelmaster offers Early 49 CFR this fall 

Aug 16, 2011

Labelmaster will have the most recent edition of the Early 49 CFR, Parts 100-185 hazmat transportation regulations at www.labelmaster.com/books/early-49CFR.cfm, available in autumn 2011. ...

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