
Truck tank components and systems supplier Civacon has released three products to optimize the operations of tank truck fleet operators and monitor tank truck compartments.
Truck tank components and systems supplier Civacon has released three products to optimize the operations of tank truck fleet operators and monitor tank truck compartments.
Wind Point Partners and portfolio company A&R Logistics has announced the acquisition of First Choice Logistics, a bulk liquid transportation and logistics company.
Dupré Logistics and international logistics provider Hoyer Group announced a joint venture, Hoyer Bulk LLC, to help meet bulk logistics demands and international and domestic supply chain needs in North America.
Dry Bulk FR8 will improve shippers’ ability to handle dry bulk supply chain challenges and provide access to capacity from a large base of tank truck carriers capable of handling dry bulk loads, according to the announcement.
An analysis of four tanker configurations showed drag reduction of more than 2%. But Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg suggests another way to cut drag – eliminating tanker fenders, which act like sails and pull backwards on the trailer.
Statistically, cargo tanks, both liquid and dry bulk, are statistically among the safest vehicles on the road today. But the tank sector does face certain challenges that are inherent with the job.
In the October installment of our Trailers & Bodies department, we shared some trends on what fleets are spec'ing for productivity, safety and longevity on their bulk and liquid tanker trailers. Check out our photo gallery for more details and examples.
OSHA has ordered tank trailer company Polar Service Centers to reinstate and pay $190,547 in back wages and damages to a fired safety manager who voiced safety concerns about a customer.
The natural gas fueling station in Doraville, Ga., will fuel Mansfield’s fleet of 12 natural gas trucks, along with other area fleets.
Clean Energy Fuels has partnered with Mansfield Energy to form a joint venture which will provide natural gas fueling to bulk fuel haulers in the U.S.
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