ENEOS Agrees to Acquire TPC Group’s Gulf Coast Chemical Platform
A pending merger would move TPC’s Houston C4 production and two Gulf Coast terminals into ENEOS’s materials business, but no highway-capacity increase has been announced.
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Bio-Lab Fire Report Finds Five Failures Behind the Conyers Chemical Disaster
Federal investigators traced the 2024 Bio-Lab disaster to a corroded sprinkler, excess oxidizer inventory and safety systems allowed to fail. The findings carry direct lessons for shippers, warehouses and bulk carriers at the receiving end of a hazmat move.
Brazil Ethanol Tariff Hits 67 Million Gallons—but Fuel Hauling Is Only a Fraction
Brazil shipped roughly 67 million gallons of ethanol to the United States in 2025, but most of that volume was industrial alcohol rather than fuel ethanol. The new 25% duty therefore reaches a more specialized liquid-bulk trade lane than the headline suggests.
Quantix Names Nate Gesse CEO After Lender Restructuring
The Quantix CEO transition appoints Nate Gesse on July 20 after a lender restructuring. See what is known—and still undisclosed—for chemical logistics.
PHMSA Tank Special Permits Put Composite Portable Tanks and MC 331 Design to the Test
wo PHMSA tank special permits could open paths for carbon-fiber portable tanks and Section XII MC 331 trailers—but neither is approved yet.
Discovering 5 Key Hazmat Truck Drivers Dangers: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?
Explore key hazmat truck drivers dangers and how these dangers affect their daily lives, as well as the potential rewards in this high-paying career, that make this career path appealing.
Comprehensive Hazmat Training Transporters Compliance and Safety in 3 Essential Steps to Ensure Safety
Learn about the importance of Hazmat training transporters compliance and training for transporters, including proper labeling, packaging, and ongoing education to ensure the safety and security of hazardous materials transportation
Deadly Nitric Acid Tanker Accident Closes Interstate 10 in Arizona
The fatal nitric acid tanker accident on Interstate 10 near Tucson led to highway closures, evacuations, and health concerns. Discover the details of the incident and its aftermath.
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.
Highway Transport Opens Flagship Center
Highway Transport opens flagship center in Chicago, Ill. $11 million 17,730-square-foot flagship service center will serve as Midwest hub for its current and growing customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Digitization Streamlines Hazmat Transportation
Digitization streamlines hazmat transportation for global chemical companies. With the increase in production comes the demand for quicker and safer transporting of the raw materials or finished goods to end-users. This requires trucking firms to…
Highway Transport Wins Safety Award
In back-to-back years and for the third time overall, Highway Transport wins safety award the Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award, which the American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented during its Responsible Care and Sustainability Conference…
