February 1, 2007
Cover Story
Manweiler
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
GAZING on the shiny bright red Kenworth W900 tractor, it's hard to believe that it was purchased back in 1999. It looks, and drives, like it could have...
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Editorial
Biofuels challenge maintenance programs
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Charles E Wilson
EARLIER this month, more than 3,800 delegates gathered for the National Biodiesel Conference in San Antonio, Texas. That's quite an increase from the...
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Feature Articles
Powering up
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
TRACTORS and trailers mean a little more than just your usual work horses of the fleet at HazMat Environmental Group Inc in Buffalo, New York. The quality...
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Meeting standards
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Mary Davis
WHILE some company owners and managers may shudder at the thought of an inspection by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials,...
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Annual report
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Production of distillate fuel oil rebounded sharply in 2006 as the oil and gas industry recovered from the lingering impact of the 2005 hurricanes that...
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NTTC Maintenance Meeting
DOT session
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
DATA collected during a two-year-long cargo tank rollover study is on its way to the Department of Transportation (DOT), according to Doug Pape with Batelle...
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Good advice
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
AS TANK truck carriers concentrate on transporting ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and coping with the rules for maintaining the product at no more than...
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Common language
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
THE IRISH playwright and English immigrant, George Bernard Shaw, said the United States and the United Kingdom are two countries divided by a common language....
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Sanitary trailers
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
FOR MANY years foodgrade tank truck carriers and manufacturers have worked within the perimeters of strict sanitary standards, but after fears arose across...
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Pressure-relief
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
DAVE GIRARD, Girard Equipment Inc, gave a summary of cargo tank pressure-relief venting, the regulations involved, and the testing required. He spoke...
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Familiarity with rules essential for carrier operations
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
IF CARRIERS learn that federal agencies are proposing new regulations that may need to be curbed because of industry concerns, the time to contact the...
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Brake improvements
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
IMPROVING stopping distance performance for trucks and tank trailers is one of the efforts underway by brake manufacturers, according to information presented...
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Industry greening
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
WITH EFFORTS to green the United States underway, the tank truck industry faces several repercussions not addressed by environmental advocates in their...
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Proper pressure
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
TIRE maintenance is essential to on-road safety, said Guy Walenga, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire LLC, at the National Tank Truck Carriers...
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Hart discusses biofuel hoses
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
WHILE ENVIRONMENTALISTS may be on the band wagon for alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol, participants in the tank truck industry are singing...
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Following rules
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
WHEN it comes to safety during hose testing, strict precautions and procedures are in order, said Kip Hart of Hart Industries. Make sure you are working...
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Extra Mile
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
BAY State Truck & Trailer Inc, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, is the winner of the Heil Trailer International's 2006 Going the Extra Mile Service Award. Erik...
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Industry News
Dana sells trailer axle assets to Hendrickson
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Dana Corp and its subsidiary, Dana Canada Corp, have completed the sale of their trailer axle manufacturing assets to Hendrickson USA LLC, a subsidiary...
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ArvinMeritor selling Emissions Technologies
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Emissions Technologies business group to One Equity Partners (OEP), an equity investment...
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Accuride sinks $25 million into wheels
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Accuride Corp is investing approximately $25 million in its aluminum wheel business. The investment includes two new, state-of-the-art hydraulic presses...
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Southwestern US borders require carriers to file electronic manifests
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the second group of land border ports that will require truck carriers to file electronic...
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NPRA opposes Biofuels Security Act of 2007
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, released this statement on The Biofuels Security Act of 2007, which would increase the renewable...
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ATA supports on-board recorders
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The American Trucking Associations announced its support for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed rule regarding the use of electronic...
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On-board recorder plan comes under fire
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The advocacy group Public Citizen and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association are criticizing a federal proposal for electronic on-board recorders,...
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Bay State Truck & Trailer expanding facility
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
New England Construction has announced the start of its latest project for Bay State Truck & Trailer Inc. Located on Route 44 in Rehoboth MA, Bay State...
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For first time, IndyCars will round the speedways running on ethanol
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
A tanker truck recently left the Renova Energy plant carrying the first shipment of 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol that will power the IndyCar Series,...
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Truck driver turnover rate rises in 3Q
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The driver turnover rate among truckload carriers increased during the 2006 third quarter after improvements in the first and second quarters of the year,...
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ILTA introduces safety award program
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The Independent Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) will present its first Terminal Safety Award at the 27th annual ILTA Operating Conference and Trade...
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TTE gets access to Embry-Riddle facilities
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Turbine Truck Engines Inc (TTE) has announced that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has granted TTE complete access to the Gas Turbine Research Laboratory...
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Eaton Corp acquires Catalytica assets
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Eaton Corp has acquired the diesel fuel processing technology and associated business assets of Catalytica Energy Systems Inc for $2.4 million. Under...
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Paccar donates $1.5 million to university
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
During a ceremony at UNT Research Park in Denton TX, Paccar Inc of Bellevue WA acting through its foundation announced a $1.5 million donation to the...
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System aims to expedite border crossings
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
A Canadian plan to develop an automated system to expedite carrier border crossings at the United States-Canada border should improve efficiency and security,...
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TransWood certified as ICMI code-compliant
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) has announced that tank truck carrier TransWood Inc's cyanide transport operation in Nevada has...
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Georgia provides PrePass to truckers
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The Georgia Department of Transportation, in partnership with HELP Inc, is installing PrePass, a technology system to reduce the frequency a cargo tractor...
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Freightliner to build another Mexican plant
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Freightliner LLC plans to construct a new $300 million truck manufacturing plant in Saltillo, Coahuila, in northern Mexico. Dedicated to the production...
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People in the News
Fleets and terminals
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Richard Fibick has joined F T Silfies as terminal manager of the company's Nazareth PA terminal....
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Suppliers
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Beall Corp has promoted Don Olson to vice-president for regional sales. He will continue to work from Beall's SoCal branch office and will be responsible...
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Associations
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Frank Sonzala, executive vice-president of Pressure Systems International, has been elected chairman of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)....
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Government
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Dr Jan Brecht-Clark has been named associate administrator for research, development, and technology at the United States Department of Transportation's...
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Rules and Regulations
DHS proposes chemical plant security rules
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing regulations to improve security at high-risk chemical facilities nationwide that will require risk...
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TWIC rule for waterside terminals, marinas may affect fuel marketers
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Any petroleum marketer that delivers or loads fuel at marinas or waterside terminals may be subject to an expected rule involving the Transportation and...
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Tire Showcase
Product Showcase: tires
Feb 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Goodyear expands DuraSeal applications The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co plans to expand its self-sealing commercial tire technology to include more mixed-service...
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