Oiltanking, PERN planning new storage terminal in Poland
Oiltanking GmbH and PERN “Przyjaźń” SA signed a joint venture to jointly develop and construct a terminal for the storage and handling of bulk liquids in the Port of Gdansk, Poland... David Binder presented with chairman’s award at annual MA hazmat conference
David Binder of Tanner Industries Inc was presented the TRANSCAER Chairman’s Award September 22 during the Massachusetts Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians 19th annual training conference... NTTC asks LaHood to halt costly, damaging hazmat reg proposals
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) has asked Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to withdraw two regulatory proposals that meet the criteria of President Barack Obama’s commitment to eliminate unnecessary costly regulations... Meritor adds new trailing-arm suspensions
Meritor Inc unveiled the newest suspension family members--the MTA25 (25,000-lb capacity) and MTA30 (30,000-lb capacity)--to its product line of trailing-arm air ride trailer suspension systems. The Meritor Trailing-Arm Air (MTA) Suspension is designed to meet the needs of North America truck and trailer operators in various vocational markets, including platform, tanker, bottom dump, grain, logging, transfer, side-dump and end-dump trailers... Frac-sand trailer hardware now available from Sure Seal
Sure Seal Inc, a division of OPW Fluid Transfer Group, now offers the industry a full line of dry bulk trailer components that have been designed to deliver optimized performance on frac-sand trailers. The package includes field-proven products such as the LM Series manhole cover, swing check valves, series 2000 pressure relief vents, butterfly valves, aeration systems, hopper tees, and quick release couplers... Hybrid medium-, heavy-duty truck sales to surpass 100,000 units by 2017: report
As the global economy begins tentative steps toward recovery, truck manufacturers are looking to technologies that can help mitigate the rising cost of diesel fuel while meeting increasingly strict emissions requirements.... OPW unit releases loading systems video
OPW Engineered Systems recently launched a new loading systems video to help customers and distributor partners better understand why OPW is the leader in providing “Safer.Cleaner.Faster.” loading systems for the transfer of volatile, valuable, and potentially toxic fluids. To view the new video, go to www.youtube.com/OPWFTG. ... Jobs proposal no substitute for passage of transportation legislation, ATA says
Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations president and chief executive officer, said that while President Obama’s jobs proposal could boost employment temporarily, it is no replacement for passing long-overdue multiyear transportation legislation.... Heil racecar finishes 26th in AdvoCare 500
Mike Bliss and the #32 Heil Trailer Ford Fusion racecar participated in both practice sessions September 9-10 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (posting a top speed of 177.023 mph during 30 laps of practice September 9). During qualifying the next day, Bliss put a lap down of 179.889 mph for FAS Lane Racing and the #32 Heil Trailer Ford, good enough to secure the 40th starting position for the AdvoCare 500.... Luber-finer offers ShowMeTheParts tool
Luber-finer, a filter brand from Champion Laboratories Inc, has released its latest filter change productivity enhancement tool... TransCore Freight Index rises in August
TransCore’s North American Freight Index climbed 47% in August 2011 compared with the same month in 2010, marking the eighth consecutive month that spot market freight availability reached an all-time same month high.... NTSB posts tanker rig rollover accident investigation report
The National Transportation Safety Board has posted its full report of its investigation into a cargo tank rollover accident on its website... Survey: Preventive maintenance a top fleet priority
Preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling is the top priority for the majority of fleets that use maintenance management software. According to an ongoing survey by Arsenault Associates, 56% of fleets that employ maintenance software use it first and foremost to automate PM scheduling... Webtech Wireless announces first TMWSuite customer
>Webtech Wireless Inc, a provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology, announced the successful deployment of its Quadrant solution, integrated with TMWSuite from TMW Systems, for new Webtech customer, Troyer Ventures Inc... Girard Equipment's Smart Vent receives patent
Girard Equipment USA, Linden NJ, has been awarded a US patent on a new style of pressure relief vents for intermediate bulk containers ... Tank Service hits sales milestone; buyer gets rebate
TANK Service Inc, Houston TX, recently celebrated a notable milestone with the sale of its 4,000th tank container. The tank container buyer was presented with a $4,000 rebate to commemorate that milestone... 25 State trucking groups endorsing J J Keller’s E-Log solution
With interest growing in E-Logs and pending regulations hinting at mandatory hours-of-service (HOS) monitoring using electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs), 25 state trucking associations are now endorsing J J Keller & Associates’ E-Logs, powered by Encompass... Law firm digging into possible tanker driver pay violations
>Baron and Budd, a nationwide law firm, is investigating possible overtime pay violations by tank truck transportation companies after a recent $14 million settlement in a California case brought attention to the issue. The law firm reportedly now is targeting Texas fleets... TMC fall meeting will offer packed educational slate
The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Associations will offer a full slate of sessions concentrating on maintenance and equipment issues during its 2011 Fall Meeting, to be held September 19-22 at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh NC... Roadside Resume video series to feature driver advocate Baker
Vigillo LLC announced that in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week it would be releasing a series of Roadside Resume videos presented by industry expert and driver advocate Dan Baker. In addition, anyone who “likes” Roadside Resume on Facebook during September will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a free iPad... Keller can help employers comply with labor law posting requirements
J J Keller’s State & Federal Labor Law Poster Sets & Update Service will help employers comply with a new rule effective November 14, 2011... Illinois law requires online posting of truck routes, education on GPS
Illinois Gov Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at enhancing truck safety in the state by making truck routing and restrictions more accessible to the commercial trucking industry... Global freight figures suggest weak growth ahead
US tank truck carriers benefitted over the past year from strong overseas demand for chemicals and other liquid and dry bulk cargoes. However, the latest global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum suggests a slowdown in international trade as the global economic recovery loses momentum... Spotlight shining on truck drivers this week, Bulk Transporter editorial staff Every week should be considered National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), but this week carries that official designation. Truck drivers throughout the industry are being recognized for the valuable contribution they make to the US and Canadian economies.... September marks 40th year of CHEMTREC operations
This month marks the 40th year of operations for CHEMTREC, the world’s foremost emergency call center that provides immediate critical response information during emergency incidents involving chemicals, hazardous materials and dangerous goods. CHEMTREC is the emergency contact of choice for many tank truck carriers that handle hazardous materials...
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