Vac Trucks Require ‘Constant Vigilance’
Vacuum trucks are tank trucks equipped with a high-powered vacuum pump that sucks up solids, fluids, sludge or slurry at high speed through a hose. In the oil patch, their central task is to clean…
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UPS & TFI sign $800 million deal
UPS is selling its UPS Freight less-than-truckload (LTL) division to TFI International Inc. for $800 million. The decision to sell UPS Freight aligns with the company’s “better not bigger” strategic positioning, according to a UPS…
For Trucking, ‘Tailwinds and Headwinds’ This Year
The new year will be a story of contending tailwinds and headwinds,’’ according to a 2021 economic forecast by U.S. Xpress. The forecast, from one of the country’s largest truckload fleets, looks at economic indicators…
5 Trucking Merger & Acquisition Takeaways
The trucking merger and acquisition arena was anything but ordinary in 2020. Within the liquid/dry bulk vertical we saw several transfers of ownership. A few notable transactions included: Kenan Advantage’s purchases of Fort Transfer, Paul’s…
Shippers Optimistic On Freight Volumes
A survey of shippers optimistic on freight volumes increasing this year. In its sixth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey, Averitt Express surveyed about 1,800 shippers from a wide variety…
Thorne Retiring From ABF
Tim Thorne, president of ArcBest less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight, will retire June 30 after a 31-year career with the company. Seth Runser, ABF vice president for line haul operations was promoted to the new role…
Nikola Wins Fuel-Cell Approval
After a rocky finish in 2020, Nikola announced it has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) that the company said makes possible the accelerated development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions…
Liquid Trucking Hikes Driver Pay
Liquid Trucking, one of the top 30 largest tank carriers in North America, recently announced a major driver wage increase. Based in Plattsmouth, Neb., Liquid Trucking is a family-owned bulk liquid transporter specializing in agricultural…
FMCSA Adds Drivers To Safety Panel
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the names of 25 drivers who will participate on a new panel to give the agency an on-the-road perspective on a variety of safety issues. Drivers…
Linemen Discover Benefit Of Vacuum Trucks
Despite the dramatic improvement in tools and technology for the utility industry, field crews sometimes need to rely on traditional methods to get the job done. Case in point: linemen occasionally rely on a standby…
