Analysts Dispute Diesel Shortage
Analysts dispute diesel shortage. While stockpiles of distillate fuels (diesel and heating oil) are low, the country is not going to suddenly run out of diesel fuel, despite reports of a diesel shortage driven by…
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TuSimple Fires Chief Executive
TuSimple fires chief executive, Xiaodi Hou. Autonomous driving company TuSimple, under federal investigation has announced the decision by its board of directors to fire Xiaodi Hou, its chief executive and CTO.
Polar Pac Quickly Gaining Popularity
Four years ago President Jerry Cignarella began playing around with the idea of creating a more versatile and easier-to-use pump system. By 2020, the new product, dubbed Polar Pac, was ready for market. But so was…
Fuel Spill Causes Evacuation in PA
Fuel spill causes evacuation in PA in the city of Bethlehem. 100’s of residents were evacuated from their homes today after 6,000 of gallons of fuel spilled out of an overturned tanker truck near Paul Avenue and West Union Boulevard on the city’s west side.
Diesel Supply Critically Low
U.S. diesel supplies are becoming critically low with shortages and price spikes likely to occur in the next six months unless and until the economy and fuel consumption slow. Stocks of diesel and other distillate…
Heniff Acquires Coal City Cob
Heniff Transportation Systems of Oakbrook Terrance, Ill., has acquired the corporate holding company of tank-truck operator Coal City Cob Co. Coal City Cob (CCC) employs 230 drivers and operates 500 trailers within its nationwide network…
Trade Groups Support Electronic Papers
Trade groups support electronic papers for shipping hazardous materials. NTTC, ATA leadership request new rule-making to authorize electronic alternatives to current paper-based requirements in latest reaffirmation on Oct 23 regarding hazard communication alternatives responding to PHMSA.
Milk Transporters Face Myriad Challenges
Milk transporters face myriad challenges. When it comes to the efficient transportation of milk and other dairy products, time is tight. Dairy processors must move selections in the most effective manner if they are to…
Fuel Costs Have Some Truckers Teetering
Record surging fuel costs have some truckers teetering, especially among small and independent operators. U.S. average for trucking’s main fuel rises another 11.5 cents to $5.339 per gallon—as a freight market authority with a…
Court Convicts Nikola Founder
Court convicts Nikola founder on securities fraud and 2 counts wire fraud. Was Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton a “con man,” or just overly enthusiastic? A jury in Manhattan apparently agreed with the prosecutor that…
More than 1k attend NTTC convention
More than 1k attend NTTC convention in Houston, TX, making it one of NTTC’s best represented programs, according to the trade association. The event included daily seminars focused on tank-truck safety, maintenance, tank wash, technology…
Tremcar delivers 1st propane truck
Tremcar delivers 1st propane truck for the North American market. 3 propane delivery trucks in service, 12 more units scheduled to be manufactured next year, company officials said. Canada and Latin America Tremcar is in…
