QDS
Quality Depot Solutions has inaugurated a new facility in New Orleans, offering comprehensive container staging, testing, and inventory services, supported by a skilled team and advanced equipment, to bolster regional logistics.
The Quality Carriers subsidiary’s new container depot near the Port of New Orleans provides specialized intermodal services, including ISO tank preparation, on-site testing, and...
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Former Army Ranger Ryan Davis, who lost both legs and his right arm in combat, delivered the keynote address during the 2026 NTTC Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
The attendees at National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2026 Annual Conference in Baltimore, including new and outgoing NTTC chairs Jeremy Mairs and David Price, experienced a dynamic event filled with networking, innovation, and strategic discussions—all captured in this comprehensive photo gallery highlighting the energy and progress of the bulk transportation sector.
Action Resources | Samsara
Samsara’s annual Connected Operations Awards celebrate organizations and individuals demonstrating excellence in safety, innovation, and sustainability. The 2026 winners include industry leaders across North America and EMEA, showcasing the impact of AI-driven solutions in transportation.
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Fleet Management

NMFTA
NMFTA has introduced a comprehensive Cybersecurity AI Governance Framework to assist transportation organizations in deploying AI responsibly, focusing on data protection, risk management, and operational oversight.
This association’s free framework offers 50 actionable controls for trucking and logistics companies, enabling them to evaluate use cases, protect data, and establish accountability...
July 6, 2026
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer is expanding its Nederland NGL Export Terminal, adding 240,000 bpd of ethane and 55,000 bpd of LPG capacity, with long-term commitments through the 2040s, supporting global NGL demand.
The Gulf Coast project, which includes pipeline upgrades, new ship docks, and expanded refrigerated storage tanks, aims to increase the facility’s export capacity for natural ...
July 6, 2026
Fastweigh
Fastweigh’s rebranding coincides with leadership changes, including CEO Caitlin Pomeroy’s appointment, and plans to introduce AI-enabled features and a unified web portal. These initiatives aim to enhance customer operations and reinforce the company’s position as a key industry technology partner.
The software company’s modern ‘refresh,’ which includes a new logo and website, highlights its evolution from a scale ticketing solution to a comprehensive cloud platform serving...
July 6, 2026
Suburban Propane Partners
Renewable propane-powered generators supplied energy to battery storage systems that powered EV charging during NASCAR race weekend at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. The first-of-its-kind collaboration between Suburban Propane, ABB, Kempower, and NASCAR demonstrated how renewable propane can provide reliable, lower-carbon power for DC fast charging in locations where grid access is limited or temporary.
Suburban Partners teams with ABB and Kempower to demonstrate the clean feedstock’s viability for temporary, high-demand electricity needs during a San Diego event. The mobile ...
June 30, 2026

Hazmat/Safety

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New FMCSA chief’s ‘make-your-bed’ philosophy has the tank truck industry—and media—paying attention.
June 29, 2026
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The GHOSTRUCK Act, supported by NTTC and other trucking organizations, seeks to close loopholes allowing foreign-based personnel to manipulate electronic logging device records, thereby enhancing highway safety and driver accountability.
The tank truck industry’s trade association endorses bipartisan legislation requiring logbook changes happen within North America, preventing international personnel from manipulating...
June 25, 2026
SPATCO
SPATCO Energy Solutions, backed by Kian Capital, has acquired Discovery Tank Testing and Tank Wizards, enhancing its environmental and tank maintenance services in Florida and nationwide.
The Kian Capital-backed platform adds two Florida firms, expanding its environmental compliance and fuel tank cleaning services to 38 locations nationwide.
June 22, 2026
NPGA
Immediate past National Propane Gas Association chair Michael Hopsicker, at left, presents Exosent Engineering founder and president Uv Doron with the 2026 NPGA Safety Award during the association's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
The recognition celebrates the Texas-based LPG transport manufacturer’s innovative designs, which are fueling market adoption as more fleets discover their inherent safety advantages...
June 18, 2026

Green Trends

DTNA
Daimler Truck North America has updated its Detroit engine software to align with EPA's new diesel exhaust fluid guidelines, improving reliability and reducing downtime for operators. The rollout affects new vehicles and over 330,000 in-service trucks, extending through 2026.
New enhancements for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines align with EPA’s revised guidance, reducing ‘expensive repairs and needless downtime’ for small ...
June 25, 2026
Hendrickson
Hendrickson's new solar farm in Crest Hill, Illinois, features over 2,040 panels and generates 1.55 MWh annually, powering the plant and supplying excess energy to the grid, marking a major step in their sustainability efforts.
More than 2,000 panels now are generating renewable energy for the manufacturer’s bumper plant in Crest Hill, Illinois.
June 9, 2026
Peacock
ADM Trucking's state-of-the-art new wash rack in Decatur, Illinois, is boosting efficiency, safety, and supply chain integrity for the food ingredient giant's massive private fleet.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at ADM Trucking’s new multi-million-dollar tank trailer cleaning facility in Decatur, Illinois.
June 3, 2026
Hendrickson
Hendrickson introduces ElecTraax, a lightweight, high-efficiency electric drive axle designed for Class 6–7 medium-duty trucks, featuring an integrated ePowertrain that maximizes efficiency and range.
The lightweight new ElecTraax is designed to deliver epowertrain efficiency, modular flexibility, and reliable performance for medium-duty vehicles.
May 11, 2026

Technology

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As tank truck operations grow in complexity, manual inspections fall short, leading fleets to adopt digital, AI-powered inspection systems that improve accuracy, speed, and documentation, ultimately reducing costs and downtime.
As bulk logistics operations face tighter turnaround windows and zero tolerance for unexpected downtime, paper clipboards can no longer keep pace. AI-powered computer vision is...
June 26, 2026
TreadSense
TreadSense introduces a mobile platform utilizing LiDAR sensors in Apple devices to streamline tire inspections, providing accurate, digital records that support proactive maintenance and reduce downtime for commercial fleets.
New LiDAR-based mobile technology provides fleets with fast, accurate inspections using Apple devices to improve safety, maintenance planning, and tire performance.
June 24, 2026
BeyondTrucks
BeyondTrucks introduces Field Dispatch, a digital tool that streamlines work documentation for dedicated fleets by capturing real-time activities, reducing paperwork, and improving operational visibility and accountability.
The AI-powered TMS provider’s new mobile feature allows drivers to digitally capture specialized transportation work when it happens, streamlining operational records and billing...
June 24, 2026
Gravitate | Lee Transport
Lee Transport Systems, a family-owned fuel hauler with a 200-truck fleet, recently adopted Gravitate’s specialized TMS to address the unique complexities of petroleum logistics, improving operational efficiency and customer connectivity.
The Mid-Atlantic carrier trades its generic transportation management system for a purpose-built platform that streamlines multi-compartment dispatching, automates billing, and...
June 23, 2026

Regulations

TCA
The Truckload Carriers Association and new president Jim Mullen are advocating for comprehensive reforms that modernize FMCSA processes, emphasizing increased staffing, updated systems, and focused oversight to reduce truck crashes and improve public safety.
A new set of proposed agency reforms from the Truckload Carriers Association calls for increased safety staffing, strengthened CDL and ELD oversight, and enhanced crash analysis...
June 18, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Sentry Road’s platform, developed with industry partnerships, enhances safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for tank truck companies, with recent innovations like Cleaning Rack software streamlining billing and documentation processes.
How a Florida-based startup evolved from a niche solution into a powerhouse of purpose-built software for the tank truck industry—with help from Express Container.
June 8, 2026
JJ Keller
J.J. Keller & Associates introduces a free ERG app available on Apple and Google Play, providing quick digital access to the Emergency Response Guidebook, supporting emergency preparedness for drivers and responders.
The new easy-to-use new digital resource is designed to support enhanced emergency response preparedness by complementing the required Emergency Response Guidebook.
June 5, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Jeremy Mairs, the 79th NTTC Chairman and CEO of Cox Petroleum, brings a driver’s perspective to industry leadership, emphasizing advocacy, safety, and regulatory challenges in the tank truck sector.
The Fleet Lead
Jeremy Mairs, president and CEO of Cox Petroleum and new NTTC chairman, talks about growing up in the industry and working under California regulations. What does Mairs have on...
June 2, 2026

Equipment

Hendrickson
Hendrickson Intraax, Vantraax, and Ultraa‑K suspension systems give fleets lighter, integrated options that improve uptime across key trailer applications, including tankers.
Intraax integrated systems consolidate suspension, axle, and braking components into a single unit. The AANT version uses tapered beams to shed weight, Large-Diameter Axle tech...
June 29, 2026
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May 2026 saw a remarkable increase in U.S. trailer orders, with both ACT and FTR reporting over 20,000 units, marking significant year-over-year gains despite ongoing production and cost challenges.
Propelled by climbing freight rates and carrier optimism, trailer procurement leaps past typical springtime levels—even as manufacturers face rising tariff-related expenses.
June 25, 2026
Continental
The sensor pocket becomes a permanent component of the tire during the curing process and can easily fit Continental’s tire mounted sensor.
Continental aims to revolutionize tire monitoring with new factory-integrated sensor pockets. Discover how this design slashes labor costs, improves reliability, and connects ...
June 22, 2026
Truck-Lite
Truck-Lite, seen here on Day 1 of the 2026 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting in San Diego, recently secured a five-year FMCSA exemption for the use of its auxiliary amber pulsating brake lamp on the rear of commercial motor vehicles.
The Clarience Technologies company is the latest petitioner to secure a safety exception for auxiliary pulsating light technology, joining Groendyke Transport, NTTC, and Grote...
June 16, 2026

Media Galleries

Anna Mathews | Usher Transport
Usher Transport marks 80 years of family-led success in the bulk hauling industry, evolving from a small operation to a $63 million enterprise that values integrity, service, and innovation.
Dive deeper into the fourth-generation, family-owned company’s 80th anniversary celebration with additional images that didn’t make the print version of this April/May Bulk Transporter...
June 15, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Explore the extensive renovation of Hoyer’s Pasadena, Texas, cotac campus through a detailed media gallery showcasing advanced cleaning, storage, and maintenance facilities designed to enhance bulk logistics operations.
See an exclusive collection of images that capture the cotac site’s massive 30-acre footprint. These images highlight the 12-bay wash rack, 18-in.-thick concrete for stacking ...
June 10, 2026
Sentry Road
A wash technician cleans the exterior of a Heniff tank trailer. Heniff Transportation and its subsidiary, Total Clean, are among the major industry players utilizing Sentry Road’s specialized, purpose-built training modules to enhance safety and compliance for their technicians.
Explore Sentry Road’s evolution into a powerhouse provider of purpose-built safety training and digital tools designed to automate the industry’s cleaning racks.
June 8, 2026
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Ronnie McCoy, SWTO manager of fleet safety, training, and compliance, raises his plaque in celebration upon hearing his company revealed as the private-fleet Grand Champion in National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2025 North American safety contest during the 2026 NTTC Annual Conference in Baltimore.
National Tank Truck Carriers decorates three distinguished bulk haulers—a still-expanding industry giant, a family-owned staple, and a leading private fleet—as North American ...
April 23, 2026

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