Blue Diamond | Foodgrade rack finds growth opportunities in northwest Iowa

One of the newest commercial foodgrade wash racks in the Midwest opened in mid-2009 in Le Mars, Iowa. Blue Diamond Tank & Truck Wash can handle a wide...

QualaWash will celebrate Midland MI wash rack

QualaWash Holdings LLC will celebrate the grand opening of its Midland MI location on March 15...

Quala Systems sold by Quality Distribution

QualaWash Holdings LLC purchased substantially all of the QualaSystems Inc operating assets from Quality Distribution Inc...

NIOSH seeking comments on PPE plan

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking comments on its Draft Personal Protective Technology Implementation Plan for respirators and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE)...

Wash facilities benefit from sound 'green' practices

Just like keeping a car well tuned to get sound performance, checking under the environmental hood at tank wash facilities can help reduce pollution...

NTTC puts spotlight on tank heels

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is in the process of upping emphasis on tank heels prevention, according to information presented at the NTTC Tank Cleaning and Environmental Council meeting March 30-31 in Savannah, Georgia...

Lockout/tagout helps prevent worker injuries

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds business owners that approximately three million workers service equipment and face the greatest risk of injury if lockout/tagout is not properly implemented...

Small businesses may benefit from stimulus tax plan

A bonus tax depreciation of 50% on certain assets may be available to businesses of all sizes as a result of the $787 billion economic stimulus plan approved in February, according to the US Chamber of Commerce...

Select PPE to fit the job

Selecting the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) to fit the job should be top priority before making a decision, said Dan Bowen of DuPont at the National Tank Truck Carriers Tank Cleaning and Environmental Council Seminar in Savannah GA March 30-31...

Communication essential to good
tank wash/carrier relationship

Good communication between carriers and tank wash personnel is essential for maintaining an efficient working relationship, said representatives from the two groups at the NTTC Tank Cleaning and Environmental Council Seminar...

DPC offers milk truck guidelines

A guideline for cleaning and sanitation responsibilities for milk tank trucks is available from the Dairy Practices Council (DPC) and can be ordered on the council's Web site at dairypc.org....

EPA delays new Source Review rule

To allow time for further review, a New Source Review final rule specifically regarding the air permitting program’s “aggregation” policy will not take effect before May 18, 2009, according to information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ...

OSHA to revise respirator fit tests

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed revising fit tests to determine the effectiveness of respiratory protection facemasks, according to OSHA information. ...

Drumm Tank Wash completes dairy certification

Drumm Tank Wash Inc in Cincinnati OH has completed its dairy certification requirements by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, says Eric Drumm. ...

NTTC meetings
set March 30-April 2

The National Tank Truck Carriers Tank Cleaning and Environmental and Safety Councils meetings March 30-April 2 in Savannah GA will feature topics relevant to today's bulk trucking climate...