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    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    Left to right are SWTO safety manager Ronnie McCoy, SWTO maintenance manager Mark Lowe, and SWTO operations director Archie Wood.
    Tank Fleets

    SWTO 2.0: 7-Eleven’s private fleet transforms fuel services

    Jason McDaniel
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Expanding transportation operation that started as AT Williams Oil Company’s delivery fleet now serves more than 1,400 convenience stores in the Southeast US with 200 trucks and...
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    Tank Works CEO Joe Kogut, at right, and Spencer Ehlert, second from right, lead the new Olsta Co. rig-out team.
    Equipment

    Guiding light: Founder’s philosophy fuels Olsta Co.’s growth

    Jason McDaniel
    Jan. 3, 2025
    Huntsville, Texas-headquartered tank truck equipment supplier is expanding its facilities and services, adding over 40,000 sq. ft. of workspace and new truck rig-out capabilities...
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
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    What’s in Print

    Made in America: STE evolves tanker manufacturing

    Jason McDaniel
    Dec. 30, 2024
    Wisconsin-based stainless steel tank trailer manufacturer plans to move into its brand-new, highly automated 400,000-sq.-ft. greenfield facility in January 2025.
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    Peterbilt unveiled the new Model 589 on Tuesday night at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.
    Trucks

    Peterbilt unveils ‘legendary’ new Model 589

    Jason McDaniel
    May 10, 2023
    The traditionally styled, long-hood 589—which replaces the 389 after 10 years of research and design—features a more spacious cab, rectangular grille mesh, and 15-in. external...
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    The massive Phillips complex in Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico, which includes Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect, is surrounded by picturesque mountains.
    Equipment

    'Just getting warmed up': Phillips expands operations in Mexico

    Cristina Commendatore
    March 13, 2023
    A new 500,000 sq.-ft. facility in Arteaga, Mexico, will produce Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect products for North American commercial truck and trailer customers.
    Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
    Nearly 400 exhibitors filled 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in the center’s south concourse with the latest in transportation equipment and technology.
    Fleet Management

    Gallery: TMC fleets, exhibitors solve problems in Orlando

    Jason McDaniel
    March 8, 2023
    A look back at the equipment, award recognitions, and industry meetings that highlighted the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2023 Annual Meeting.
    Peterbilt
    389 X Pheumatic Country
    Trucks

    Peterbilt delivers exclusively styled 389X

    BT staff
    Sept. 16, 2022
    Limited-release version of the classic truck features plenty of brightly polished chrome, ‘elegant’ exterior lighting, Black Pearl woodgrain dash, and more
    Kevin Jones
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    Trucks

    Western Star showcases all-new on-highway truck

    Cristina Commendatore
    Aug. 11, 2022
    Truck maker’s 57X, built from the ground up for linehaul fleets and owner-operators, replaces the discontinued 5700XE on-highway truck
    Daimler Truck North America
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    Green Trends

    DTNA: Freightliner eCascadia marks shift in product strategy

    Cristina Commendatore
    May 10, 2022
    Series production of the Class 8 eCascadia will begin this year, with a nationwide joint charging infrastructure venture planned for construction in 2023.
    Transport Resources
    Transport Resources Inc. has served tank-truck industry customers for more than 50 years, and its trucking roots go deeper.
    Cargo Tanks/Trailers

    Transport Resources busts capacity constraints with embedded tank trailer ​fleet

    Jason McDaniel
    Nov. 9, 2021
    Family-owned equipment leasing company helping bulk carriers meet demand amid equipment shortages, supply-chain disruptions
    Jason McDaniel/BT
    Streblow Maples Sutherland
    Hazmat/Safety

    NTTC reveals 2020 North American Safety Contest champions

    Jason McDaniel
    June 16, 2021
    Suttles Truck Leasing captures coveted Heil Trophy in Harvison division; LSP Transport prevails in Sutherland division
    Jason McDaniel/BT
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    News

    At long last: Baird crowned 2020-21 NTTC Tank Truck Driver of the Year

    Jason McDaniel
    June 14, 2021
    G&D/Hoffman driver—a 57-year veteran with 7.1 million safe miles—secures Usher Trophy after 18-month wait due to pandemic
    Weaver Bros.
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    What’s in Print

    A tank fleet business built to last

    Jason McDaniel
    June 7, 2021
    Weaver Bros. leans on original asphalt-hauling operation to survive pandemic, thrive in Alaska's extreme market conditions
    ABC
    Abc Shop With Cake
    What’s in Print

    ABC turns 50: Virginia-based carrier celebrates milestone

    Jason McDaniel
    May 4, 2021
    Ownership committed to keeping carrier in family another 50 years through organic growth, unsurpassed service
    Christopher Tarantino
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    What’s in Print

    Excellence maintained

    Jason McDaniel
    March 3, 2021
    Commitment to drivers, equipment upkeep, effective communication make Carbon Express one of 2021’s ‘Fleets to Watch’