Fuel Prices Top ATRI’s 2026 Trucking Concerns
A closer look at the annual ranking and the operating records that matter when tank and bulk fleets compare fuel spending, compensation and cash flow.
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CHS’s $700 Million Wisconsin Soybean Project Targets New Oil and Meal Flows
CHS’s Evansville development would connect soybean growers with oil and meal markets. Published truck-handling plans and rail access outline the prospective freight opportunity.
Dyed Diesel Relief: What Tank Fleets and Fuel Distributors Need to Know
The October 5 diesel order leaves fleets and fuel sellers with separate questions about federal liability, state eligibility and product specifications. Current state guidance shows why the answer can change with the load and route.
Exosent Shows Connected Tire and Wheel-End Monitoring for LPG Tankers
Exosent’s Tank Truck Week showcase connects tire inflation and equipment monitoring for propane carriers, with distinct roles for pressure control, remote data and wheel-end heat alerts.
EPA Proposes Easing Gasoline Cargo-Tank Vapor-Tightness Limits
EPA is reconsidering annual vapor-tightness thresholds for gasoline cargo tanks. The proposal raises practical questions about test repeatability, terminal acceptance and the requirements fleets must still meet.
Tremcar Previews TremSmart Technology at NTTC Tank Truck Week
Tremcar will preview its TremSmart technology package on a petroleum tank trailer at Tank Truck Week, with PSI, RVS and Air-Weigh equipment and a separate tanker-access ladder demonstration.
Diesel Above $6 Tests Tank-Fleet Surcharges and Cash Flow
Diesel’s latest jump exposes two different pressures for tank and bulk fleets: fuel costs an agreement may miss and cash tied up before payment. Published carrier terms and worked examples show why both deserve attention.
FMCSA Expands Driving Hours for Gasoline and Diesel Haulers
Federal relief gives qualifying gasoline and diesel haulers more driving flexibility through December 16. Truck configuration, rest, return trips and carrier eligibility determine how fleets can use it.
Sapphire Adds Arizona LNG Production to Southwest Delivery Network
Sapphire’s latest acquisition brings an established truck-loading plant into its supply network. The transport implications depend on how production, dispatch and customer replenishment come together.
Venezuela’s Oil Deal Could Reshape a Historic Supply Route to U.S. Refineries
A new U.S. position in Venezuelan oil arrives 50 years after nationalization. Its significance for American refineries, terminals and fuel haulers will depend on turning development rights into dependable supply.
EPA Exempts 1.76 Billion RINs, Extends 2025 RFS Deadline to October 1
EPA granted 29 full or partial small-refinery exemptions and gave all obligated parties another month to reconcile 2025 RIN positions, without changing physical fuel specifications.
Flatbed Strike Shuts Enbridge Line 5 as 31,000 Barrels of NGLs Vaporize
A parked subcontractor flatbed rolled into an excavation and struck Line 5, forcing a shutdown while Enbridge clears propane and butane vapors and works toward a September 5 restart.
