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  • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024

    • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024

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    What’s in Print

    Will trucking be great again? It’s a toss-up

    Jason McDaniel
    Dec. 3, 2024
    I’m feeling optimistic after touring new and upgraded facilities this fall, but the overall impact of Trump 2.0 remains uncertain.
    Berrys Technologies
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    Equipment

    Fronk enlists Berrys for cross-drop prevention

    BT staff
    Oct. 25, 2024
    Texas-based carrier arms drivers with Midas Elbow anti-contamination drop guns to protect customers’ products, save money—and eliminate the dirtiest word in fuel hauling
    Tandem Concepts
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    Technology

    Tandem launches bulk liquid distribution system

    BT staff
    Oct. 22, 2024
    South Carolina-based software firm partners with Eagle Transport, Global Partners, and Toptech to streamline order processing at fuel terminals
    Heniff Transportation
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    Transloading

    Heniff to manage new $3M transload terminal

    BT staff
    Oct. 21, 2024
    The Port of New Orleans-owned property with enhanced rail infrastructure will provide multi-modal shipping options for liquid and dry bulk products
    Daimler Truck North America
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    Trucks

    Freightliner unleashes fifth-generation Cascadia

    BT staff
    Oct. 18, 2024
    Class 8 truck designed to set new standards in safety, efficiency, and profitability features expanded Detroit Assurance capabilities, including enhanced computing power, an upgraded...

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    Trelleborg
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    Equipment

    Trelleborg adds elastomer manway nozzle gaskets

    BT staff
    Oct. 17, 2024
    High-grade Tran-Secure gaskets designed with superior sealing and simplified manufacturing processes for exceptional performance in chemical transportation
    Roots
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    Equipment

    Roots celebrates 170 years of innovation

    BT staff
    Oct. 14, 2024
    The Roots family founded the compressor and truck blower manufacturer, which now is part of Ingersoll Rand, in 1854 in Connersville, Indiana.
    Hoyer Group
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    Fleet Management

    Cotac celebrates reopening of Houston depot

    BT staff
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Hoyer company's newly expanded location now offers modernized wash facilities, inspection lanes, and an 18-bay heating station, increasing productivity and quality
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    ATA President and CEO Chris Spear highlights the pressing issues facing the trucking industry.
    Fleet Management

    Full speed: Industry throttles up after TTW 2024

    Jason McDaniel
    Oct. 9, 2024
    Tank Truck Week draws 1,000 bulk transportation stakeholders to Charlotte for committee meetings, informative sessions, and equipment and technology exhibitions nextdoor to the...
    FLASH
    The McConnell family, which owns the FLASH family of companies, includes Jim McConnell, Mandi Hinrichs (McConnell), Pat McConnell (owner), Lynn McConnell (owner), and Karen McConnell.
    Fleet Management

    FLASH celebrates 40 years of excellence

    BT staff
    Oct. 8, 2024
    Wisconsin-based group of companies, which includes dry bulk hauler FLASH Trucking, reflects on the keys to their success, celebrates employees’ contributions and achievements
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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    Equipment

    Kraft Tank up and growing in La Porte, Texas

    Jason McDaniel
    Oct. 7, 2024
    Kansas City-based tank truck equipment specialist’s new 56,000-sq.-ft. Houston-area facility already is open for parts, maintenance, and repairs—and more services are on the way...
    Jeremy Wolfe | Endeavor CVG
    After receiving feedback from fleets on the prototype at Wabash Ignite and Tank Truck Week, the company hopes to have some of the technologies commercially available by the end of this year.
    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    Wabash unveils prototype tank trailer

    Jeremy Wolfe
    Oct. 4, 2024
    Tanker on display during manufacturer’s Ignite conference featured manlid seal monitoring, light-out detection, extensive camera coverage, and other safety technologies coming...
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    Kraft introduces Omni composite tank trailer

    Jason McDaniel
    Oct. 2, 2024
    New ‘armored thermoplastic’ chemical tanker built in collaboration with Polar, SAF-Holland, and ConMet features seamless interior construction that maximizes capacity, efficiency...
    Scully Signal
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    Equipment

    Scully Signal unveils Mobile Truck Tester Kit

    BT staff
    Oct. 1, 2024
    New MTT with mobile app allows users to troubleshoot and verify a truck’s overfill and grounds systems are functioning
    Girard Equipment
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    Equipment

    Girard introduces new hydraulic pump

    BT staff
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Stainless steel GZ50000 integrates seamlessly with the tank truck equipment manufacturer’s hydraulically actuated valves, delivering maximum reliability in extreme environments...
    International Motors
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    Trucks

    Navistar rebrands as International Motors

    Josh Fisher
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Transformation signals a strategic shift toward more comprehensive fleet and transportation solutions, according to 120-year-old truck manufacturer
    TrueTMS
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    Technology

    TrueTMS extends tanker TMS innovation

    BT staff
    Sept. 18, 2024
    Recent updates to TrueLiqud platform intended to deliver new levels of order management automation and efficiency
    Hendrickson
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    Trucks

    Hendrickson boosts severe-duty suspension offering

    BT staff
    Sept. 16, 2024
    New Primaax Ex variant for International HV trucks includes options for 12-in. ride height and 52,000-lb. capacity with air disc brake chassis clearance
    IMI
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    Hazmat/Safety

    IMI launches new wheel safety system

    BT staff
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Lug Linx is designed to help fleets indentify wheel-end issues before dangerous lug nut damage or detachment, helping keep trucks safely on the road.
    EnTrans International
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    Trucks

    EnTrans relocates Jarco bobtail business

    BT staff
    Sept. 6, 2024
    Move from Salem, Illinois, to state-of-the-art facility in Holdingford, Minnesota, expected to boost tank truck manufacturer’s production capabilities and aftermarket support
    Paccar
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    Trucks

    Peterbilt expands MD powertrain options

    BT staff
    Sept. 3, 2024
    Medium-duty models 548, 537, and 536 now available with Paccar’s TX-12 and TX-12 Pro transmissions, and the Paccar PX-9 engine for increased productivity and drivability.
    Penn Tank Lines
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    Fleet Management

    Penn Tank celebrates 50 years of ‘SAFE’ service

    BT staff
    Aug. 28, 2024
    Pennsylvania-based bulk transporter founded by Jack McSherry in 1974 now delivers fuel, food-grade products, and ISO tanks across two-thirds of the U.S. with a fleet of 500 trucks...
    Liquid Trucking
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    Transloading

    Liquid Trucking opens transloading facility

    BT staff
    Aug. 27, 2024
    New Siouxland Transloading site in South Sioux City, Nebraska, designed to ‘upgrade’ the Midwest chemical supply chain—and put tank truck drivers back on the road faster.
    KAG
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    Fleet Management

    KAG adds chemical transporter TransVac

    BT staff
    Aug. 21, 2024
    Acquisition of Louisiana-based bulk hauler is Kenan Advantage Group’s third pickup this year and fifth in the last 11 months
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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    Fleet Management

    Linden Bulk set to join Groendyke Transport

    Jason McDaniel
    Aug. 20, 2024
    After eight years with multimodal logistics, and tank trailer and container service providers, New Jersey-based company to team with another carrier in new deal with Depot Connect...
    Custom
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    Fleet Management

    Custom Commodities rebrands as Custom

    BT staff
    Aug. 16, 2024
    Texas-based bulk transporter changes name to reflect expanded capabilities of its business units in conjuction with groundbreaking for new transloading and depot location.
    Savage
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    Fleet Management

    Savage to develop Nevada transload terminal

    BT staff
    Aug. 14, 2024
    New Union Pacific-connected site in Jean to provide cost-saving truck-to-railcar transloading of fuels and other industrial commodities for customers in the Las Vegas market.
    Highway Transport
    Green Trends

    Highway Transport to equip electric APUs

    BT staff
    Aug. 12, 2024
    Chemical hauler partners with Dragonfly Energy to boost sustainability by installing Battle Born fully-electric auxiliary power units on its fleet of over 500 trucks
    Palmdale
    Fleet Management

    Palmdale acquires Maassen Oil Company

    BT staff
    Aug. 7, 2024
    Florida-based fuel distributor adds family-owned provider of propane, diesel, gasoline, and lab oils based in Arcadia
    Northern Dry Bulk
    Fleet Management

    KAG secures ‘definitive’ entrance into dry bulk

    BT staff
    Feb. 13, 2024
    Acquisition of Northern Dry Bulk in Michigan nets 36 tractors, 91 tank trailers, and two terminals, and moves Kenan Advantage Group into new plastic resin end markets