NTTC Names Tom Fain Top Driver Of The Year
NTTC names Tom Fain top driver of the year for 2021-2022 as the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion. On April 25, at its 2022 Annual Conference and Exhibits in San Diego…
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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…
Bulk Carriers Founder Dies
Richard Stephen Hartrick, who in March of 1976 founded Bulk Carriers Transportation Equipment Co., died Dec. 18 at his home in New Philadelphia, Ohio, following a year-long illness. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 24, 1946…
LSP, Suttles Win NTTC Safety Awards
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), a trade association for tank-truck transporters, manufacturers and related companies recently released the names of the winners of its annual safety awards. LSP Transport of Bryan, Texas, won in the…
CSX To Acquire Quality Carriers
CSX Corp. has signed an agreement with Quality Distribution to acquire bulk liquid chemicals transportation provider Quality Carriers Inc., company officials said. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The Quality Carriers management team will…
Transporter Raising Pay
Highway Transport, a bulk chemical transportation company, is implementing an immediate pay increase for drivers that will apply to both hourly and mileage pay across all 14 of the company’s service centers. The pay increase follows…
American Chemistry Council Awards Transporter
American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently presented its 2021 Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award to Highway Transport of Knoxville, Tenn. The 2021 Partner of the Year Award recognizes an ACC partner that demonstrates “superb…
NTTC Seeking Action On Dry-Bulk Axle Legislation
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) recently notified its membership that the association’s dry-bulk axle tolerance legislative effort fell just short in the Senate in August. In its letter, NTTC President Daniel Furth said: “While we…
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…
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…
