Polar Previews New Dry-Bulk Trailer Ahead of Tank Truck Week
Polar’s upcoming equipment display gives dry-bulk fleets a closer look at trailer design, payload considerations, and the questions behind a purchase.
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Construction Cost Pressure Threatens Bulk-Hauling Demand
Higher construction costs are disrupting projects, but the implications for bulk fleets vary by material, customer and market. Cement and asphalt haulers face a more immediate test in delivery schedules and equipment utilization.
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.
SEMO Tank at 50: From Dairy Equipment to Broader Tank-Fleet Support
Founded in 1976, SEMO Tank has developed from a dairy-equipment specialist into a four-location supplier supporting tank fleets with equipment, parts, repairs and rebuilding.
Dry-Bulk Loading and Unloading: Where Automation and Airflow Can Reduce Delays
BTI’s loading automation and Paragon’s P858e blower address different sources of dry-bulk delay. Their value depends on material, equipment and receiving conditions—and how saved transfer time fits the delivery schedule.
Werts Welding’s Next Chapter: Unloading Equipment, Parts Support and a Longtime Leader’s Legacy
Werts is building on its dry-bulk unloading business as it approaches 70 years. Its equipment plans connect with a parts network shaped by longtime leader Bruce Cornelius.
Quantix Names Nate Gesse CEO After Lender Restructuring
The Quantix CEO transition appoints Nate Gesse on July 20 after a lender restructuring. See what is known—and still undisclosed—for chemical logistics.
Heavy-Duty Truck Excise Tax Repeal: 7 Powerful Benefits and Risks for Tank Fleets
Heavy-duty truck excise tax repeal could lower upfront equipment costs for tank fleets, but it would also reopen major Highway Trust Fund and road-funding questions.
Page Trucking Goulet merger: Page Trucking and Goulet Trucking Merger 500‑Truck Specialized Bulk Carrier Takes Shape
The Page Trucking Goulet merger will form Page G.T.C. Inc., combining 500+ trucks and 1,500 pieces of equipment with expanded hazardous and specialized bulk transport coverage ahead of a planned Q1 2026 close.
Groundbreaking 2025 Milestone: Kodiak Driverless Trucks Revolutionize Permian Oilfield Logistics
Kodiak driverless trucks are hauling frac sand 24/7 on Permian Basin oilfield roads in an autonomous trucking deployment that boosts safety and efficiency.
