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    Jason McDaniel

    Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has more than 20 years of experience as an award-winning journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.

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    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    TerraVest acquires Heil, Polar Tank parent for $546M

    Jason McDaniel
    March 18, 2025
    Publicly traded Canadian firm adds EnTrans International to its family of leading tank trailer and bobtail manufacturers, which includes Mississippi Tank Company and Advance Engineered...
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    NTTC's 2024-25 Driver of the Year finalists recently gathered in Arlington, Virginia, for the final round of judging. From left to right are Ed Heard, reigning Driver of the Year Dave Powell, Mark Schroyer, Heath Leitzke, Michael Key, Darrin Guillory, Bruce Jones, Travis King, and Jwill Kosier.
    What’s in Print

    Fact check: DOY judge is a difficult job

    Jason McDaniel
    March 12, 2025
    After participating in the process for the first time, I fully appreciate the position—and the program’s prestige.
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    Fleet Management

    Florida Rock president eyes career’s end

    Jason McDaniel
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Rob Sandlin, past NTTC chairman, plans to retire May 2 after 41 years with the Jacksonville-based tank truck carrier, which includes overseeing its acquisition by UPT.
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    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    Kwik Equipment celebrates 10 years

    Jason McDaniel
    Feb. 26, 2025
    Growing manufacturer in Pearland, Texas, is a leading producer of compressed gas tube trailers, ISO tank chassis trailers, and other highly specialized equipment.
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    Hazmat/Safety

    NTTC names 2024 safety contest finalists

    Jason McDaniel
    Feb. 19, 2025
    This year’s group of 19 for-hire carrier and private-fleet Grand award winners moving on to Round 2 includes five companies that previously raised a Heil trophy: Trimac Transportation...
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    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    MAC LTT’s safety innovations turn heads

    Jason McDaniel
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Tank trailer manufacturer adds attention-grabbing ‘glow heads’ to growing list of custom offerings, which includes TALK lighting, molded aero skirts, and side underride guards...