U.S. chemical industry a leader
The U.S. chemical industry is one of the largest and most important industries worldwide. It is the largest national producer of chemical products globally. Including the pharmaceutical sector, its ch…
Hauling acids can be dangerous
Although many people don’t know it, acids are an important part of our daily lives. Sulfuric acid, for example is used in everything from fertilizers to pharmaceuticals. Sulfuric acid is one of the mo…
Transporting chemicals is challenging
Pulling a tanker trailer, especially one without internal baffles is much more challenging than pulling a standard dry van trailer. Those who have pulled a tanker trailer have experienced the sloshing…
Volume stifling chemical sector
The U.S. chemical industry has generated 264 new projects and about $161 billion in capital investment in the past seven years, according to the American Chemistry Council. About 426,000 new jobs and…
Transportation impeding chemical growth
By most accounts, the chemicals industry is entering a renaissance era. Thanks to the abundance of cheap natural gas, the industry is poised to see a wave of new plant openings and expansions that wil…
