APRIL 2023

Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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Fleet Management

No tank unturned: Attention to detail marks Clifford’s turn as NTTC’s 75th chairman

May 15, 2023
Ventura Transfer chairman and CEO delivers Bulk Transporter's annual State of the Industry address, including his outlook on emissions controls, electrification—and the future...
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Fleet Management

Great time, great place: NTTC heads to Boston for 2023 Annual Conference

May 15, 2023
It’s a great time to stick together. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined to let California lead on emissions rules—a path with potentially wide-ranging...
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Uv Doron, Exosent owner, is a third-generation steel fabricator who is dedicated to building safe, driver-friendly, and fuel-efficient tank trailers.
Cargo Tanks/Trailers

‘Strange dichotomy’: Carriers slowly coming around to safer propane trailer

May 8, 2023
Innovative bulk fleets, energy insurers turn to Exosent's torpedo-shaped MC-331 cargo tanks for safer, more fuel efficient, driver-friendly operations
J.P. Noonan
J.P. Noonan, the largest petroleum hauler in New England, is rolling out a new process automation platform.
Technology

Beyond TMS: J.P. Noonan tabs BeyondTrucks to optimize operations

May 4, 2023
California-based SaaS startup's process automation technology streamlines trucking tasks—including those most important to bulk carriers
Western Global
Road work in North America shows no sign of slowing down. In these situations, using a stationary fuel tank can be a hassle. Transportable fuel tanks can safely move along with a jobsite to keep up as the work progresses.
Equipment

Fueled up and ready for anything

May 2, 2023
Understanding the benefits and industry-leading features of transportable fuel tanks

More content from APRIL 2023

Grammer Logistics
Grammer’s new leaders are helping bring balance to the business while navigating many transformative, and often competing, forces.
Fleet Management

Business in balance: Grammer accelerates growth while guarding sacred ideals

May 2, 2023
Since 2018, Grammer has changed owners, overhauled its executive team, doubled in size, and diversified into new areas, including third-party logistics with the addition of LMR...
Daimler Truck Holding AG
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Equipment

Daimler Truck leaders counting on improving supply chain to put up 2023 growth

March 15, 2023
Chairman Martin Daum says the new Western Star 57X is ‘really rocking its segment.’ DTNA expects to sell around 200,000 vehicles this year, but that estimate could depend on supply...
Mack Trucks
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Technology

Mack Trucks receive a digital upgrade

March 13, 2023
Instrument cluster, vehicle ECU, and body builder modules now enabled for over-the-air updates in Anthem, Pinnacle, and Granite models
Coxreels
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Equipment

Coxreels adds to Extreme Duty XTM Series

Coxreels’ unique single-sided, dual-bodied hydraulic swivel allows for the inlet connections to both be on the same side of the reel
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Yokohama Tire display 15 tires during the 2023 TMC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, including three new tires: The 114R trailer tire, 716U UWB drive tire, and 121T 17.5-in. tire.
Equipment

Round peg, round hole: Yokohama targets application-specific design

March 6, 2023
Manufacturer unveils new trailer tire, highlights ultra wide-base retreadability and emerging trends during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting
Alex Keenan | Commercial Vehicle Staff
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Equipment

Goodyear rolls out EV-compatible low-rolling resistance drive tire

The RangeMax RSD EV provides fleets a more efficient option for electric or conventional regional vehicles, the company stated at TMC 2023.
Grote Industries
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Technology

Grote showcases 4SEE trailer camera system at TMC

The rear- and side-view camera system lets drivers see real-time video in their cab without the need for additional wiring. Camera technology was developed in partnership with...
Cristina Commendatore | Commercial Vehicle Group
Beto Dantas, ConMet chief technology and innovation officer, at TMC 2023.
Equipment

ConMet unveils new commercial truck technologies at TMC 2023

March 1, 2023
ConMet is broadening various product offerings and building its latest developments upon the company's wheel end and vehicle lightweighting expertise.
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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Trucks

Volvo Trucks launches adaptive preventive maintenance contract

March 1, 2023
With VTNA's new Blue service contract, dealers can schedule PMs 30 days in advance to help mitigate unplanned downtime. In addition, the OEM released a new connected vehicle analytics...
Milky Way
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Fleet Management

Milky Way celebrates 75 years of bulk hauling

Feb. 28, 2023
The division of LTI, inc., began hauling milk in Washington in 1948 and now serves producers throughout the Pacific Northwest
Aperia Technologies
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Equipment

Aperia extends tire analytics to trailers

Feb. 28, 2023
The tire management company now offers actire tire inflation hardware and predictive maintenace software for all wheel positions.
Cristina Commendatore | FleetOwner
Phillips Industries CEO Rob Phillips
Equipment

Phillips expands, adds new business unit to group of companies

Feb. 28, 2023
The new business unit, Phillips Innovations, will focus on sustainable energy technologies, including solar power and electrification products for trucks and trailers, and patented...
Lemoine
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Fleet Management

Construction firm acquires Macro Companies

Feb. 24, 2023
Louisiana-based bulk hauler specializes in transporting fuel and water for emergencies with one of the industry’s largest company-owned tank truck fleets
CAT Scale
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Fleet Management

Platform Science adds CAT Scale apps

Feb. 24, 2023
New collaboration with truck scale network provides fleets with tools to improve driver experience, boost efficiency
ZF
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Equipment

ZF adds lane assist to Paccar trucks

The integrated driver-assistance system for Kenworth and Peterbilt's newest trucks will be the German company's first ADAS technology offered in North America.
Luma Brighter Learning
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Technology

Luma introduces immersive learning experience

Feb. 22, 2023
Instructional design company’s new ‘Luma Immersion’ allows users to create their own learning experience with only their cell phone camera.
KAG Energy
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Fleet Management

KAG Energy recognizes outstanding achievements

Feb. 22, 2023
Top-performing terminals, leaders honored for 2022 performance during second annual kickoff meetings
GISS
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Green Trends

GISS completes SPIER testing to meet 2027 EPA standards

SPI Exhaust Reaction’s “dual induction” and exhaust plumbing system has reportedly removed over the required percentage of NOx gases called for in the EPA’s new regulations.
Cummins
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Equipment

Cummins to launch fuel-agnostic engine

Feb. 20, 2023
New X10 for North America, expected in 2026, to replace the L9 and X12 for medium- and heavy-duty applications
U.S. Container Depot
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Fleet Management

U.S. Container Depot upgrades Georgia location

Feb. 20, 2023
ISO tank services company to transition to new 10-acre Savannah site with space to store 2,750 containers, along with maintenance, repair, and cleaning services
Foley
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Technology

Foley launches driver onboarding service

Feb. 13, 2023
New Dash software-as-a-service platform automates the screening, hiring, and onboarding of professional drivers
PhaseZero
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Technology

Quala modernizes customer experience

Feb. 6, 2023
In wake of PSC acquisition, Quala selects PhaseZero’s CxCommerce digital platform to help grow B2B cross-sell and upsell initiatives