Seneca’s Harley Wilson dies
Harley Wilson, a long-time employee at Seneca Tank, died July 2 in Johnston, Iowa, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Norwoodville…
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Randy Sheeler Dies At Age 53
Randy Keith Sheeler, vice president of operations at Linden Bulk Transportation in Linden, N.J., died July 8, company officials said. He was 53. “Randy was not only a valued member of our management team, but…
Chemical Transporters Focus on Safety
As U.S. chemical production grows, chemical shippers and their partners refine their strategies to ensure trouble-free transportation, secure sufficient capacity, and navigate the regulatory landscape. Thanks to an improved economy, the U.S. chemical market has…
Ammonia Spill Sends 37 to Hospital
Ammonia spilling from a valve hooked to two tanks being pulled by a farm tractor in Beach Park, Ill, in April released gas that sent at least 37 people to hospitals, including seven who were…
Walmart Working To Improve Shipping
Working with more than 100 outside carriers and brokers, Walmart is likely to be a shipper of choice for many already. But even one of the U.S. freight industry’s largest customers realized it could do…
Werts Welding Showcases Expanded Facility
Werts Welding and Tank Service Inc. recently hosted an open house for its expanded facility in Birmingham, Ala. The capital project included expansion of the service department, parts warehouse and sales offices. “The project more than…
Trailstar Expanding Ohio Plant
Trailstar International Inc. of Smith Township, Ohio, broke ground in May on an 85,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that is expected to add about 50 jobs. It is located at 20700 Harrisburg-Westville Road. “This is a tremendous achievement,”…
4 Companies Settle Oil Spill Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced four settlements with companies in Connecticut and Maine for violations of federal oil spill laws. The three companies in Connecticut and a company in Maine have all…
‘Roadshow’ Highlighting Regional Haul Routes
A major and largely unheralded movement toward regional haul routes is taking place in North American trucking, according to Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). To highlight this…
Chemical Haulers Must Know Regulations
Lab chemicals are an essential part of many research laboratories, and chemical transport is often a component of laboratory moving and maintenance. While many chemicals are harmless, some fall into the category of hazardous materials…
