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NEWS
PHMSA
hazmat fee will stay unchanged
Based on revised estimates of unexpended balances from previous
years and revenues expected to be generated at current hazardous
materials registration fee levels, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration (PHMSA) has decided that an increase is not
necessary to fund the national Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) grants program at its authorized level of
$28,318,000 for fiscal year 2009. Therefore, the agency is withdrawing
the notice of proposed rulemaking published May 5, 2008 (73 FR 24519).
Groendyke
renewable fuels service grows
Groendyke Transport, as one of the top five largest tank truck
carriers, has expanded its presence in the transportation of renewable
fuels. The company, with a strong operational footprint in the central
United States, is well-positioned to serve the needs of feed stock and
quality renewable fuels producers.
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Schneider
National provides Best Doctors to employees
Best Doctors Inc, a medical consultation service that empowers
employees to take an active role in their medical decisions, announced
that Schneider National Inc has made the Best Doctors benefit available
to its associates and their dependents. Through Best Doctors, Schneider
National associates and their dependents now have access to advanced
medical expertise when they are uncertain about their diagnosis or
treatment.
Ruan
lights up Des Moines IA for first-ever Founder's Days
Ruan Transport Corporation will dazzle central Iowans this July by
lighting up the Des Moines skyline—not with fireworks, but with an
illumination befitting the Ruan building and the firm’s legacy that
began in Des Moines.
In honor of founder John Ruan, the company will celebrate its first-ever
Founder’s Days with activities throughout the month, beginning with
lighting the Ruan Center in downtown Des Moines with red bulbs tonight
at 9.
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BULK Transporter magazine will conduct the second of its series of
Tailgate Safety Webinars on July 8.
In-cab Driver
Management is a critical factor in both prevention and reaction of
safety-related incidents on the road.
Charles Wilson, Executive Editor, will moderate a panel including Jim
Fleming, Chevron fleet standards specialist, Jeremy Mairs of Cox
Petroleum Transportation and Ken Sena, Fleet Safety Specialist for the
Americas.
There is no charge to attend the webinar. Because of the importance of
this topic, we encourage everyone in the industry to attend.
Click here for details and to register.
ATA
seeks action to control energy speculation
In an effort to mitigate dramatic spikes in fuel prices similar to
those in 2008, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has called on
Congress to increase the transparency of futures markets and impose
reasonable aggregate position limits on energy commodities.
Commercial
vehicle inventory levels reach a 41-month low
Class 5-7 retail sales were off 54 percent from May 2008, but
continued low production output has reduced inventory levels to a
41-month low. However, the inventory-to-sales ratio (IN/RS) in the
medium-duty market is now at seven months, more than double normal
levels. The trend is similar in the Class 8 market, where retail sales
fell 52 percent from May 2008, but the IN/RS ratio is only 3.4 months.
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Commercial
vehicle safety belt use reaches 72%
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently
announced that safety belt use by drivers of medium- and heavy-duty
commercial vehicles increased to 72% in 2008. That is up 7 percentage
points from 65% the previous year.
ATA
applauds House panel transportation plan
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) applauds the leaders of
the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its
Highways and Transit Subcommittee for its draft of a transportation and
infrastructure plan for the future.
Mack
has special financing package for vocational trucks
Mack Trucks Inc and Mack Financial Services are offering special
financing arrangements for a limited time on qualifying MACK Granite and
Titan by Mack vocational trucks and tractors through the Granite & Titan
Sell-a-Thon program.
Arrow
offers four-year engine warranty option
Arrow Truck Sales Inc announces a four-year/400,000 mile
comprehensive engine warranty option on pre-owned units. This program
provides extended protection for the equipment purchaser who wants to
take the worry out of buying used.
Price
of diesel fuel drops for first time in two months
The average price of diesel fuel nationwide dropped for the first
time in eight weeks, decreasing 0.8 cents to $2.608 a gallon, according
to US Department of Energy information.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
People
STEVE SLAUGHTER has been appointed vice-president–international
business development for Heil Trailer International (HTI). Most recently
vice-president–Asia Pacific, he is assuming responsibility for the
company’s South American operations. JOEL FERNANDES JR has been
appointed managing director for Heil Brazil. He brings experience in
management, marketing, and sales, holding senior sales management
positions with international companies in the medical devices and
industrial products industries.
Veteran transportation attorney FREDERICK R “FRITZ” DAMM was
presented the Transportation Lawyers Association’s Lifetime
Achievement Award at the organization’ annual meeting recently. Damm
is a partner in the Detroit MI office of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light,
Hanson & Feary. He was previously chairman of the North American
Transportation Employee Relations Association and continues to serve on
its board of directors.
SUPPLIERS
Supplier
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim unveils its Aero Clad bumper with
stylish air dam for 2003 and newer Volvo VNL on-highway trucks. The Aero
Clad VNL bumper comes as part of an optional factory-installed metal
bumper package on VNL trucks and also is available for retrofits
exclusively through Volvo and Mack dealers. This new bumper maximizes
style, durability, ground clearance, and weight savings. All Aero Clad
bumpers come standard with a five-year limited warranty against
corrosion. For more information, visit www.hendrickson-intl.com or phone
800-356-6737.
EVENTS
Important
dates
The National Tank Truck Carriers Summer Membership and Board
Meeting is set for August 5-7 at the Snake River Lodge and Spa, Teton
Village WY. See tanktruck.org for more information or telephone
703-838-1960.
Registration is now open for the 2009 American Trucking Associations
(ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition, Leading the Way to Recovery,
Oct. 4-7 in Las Vegas. Visit mce.truckline.com for an advance look at the program
and register to secure a spot.
2007
Gross Revenue Report online
The 2007 Gross Revenue Report published annually by
Bulk Transporter is online at bulktransporter.com. With 2007 operating ratios of
for-hire tank fleets, the report is one of the most popular and
requested features in the magazine.
2009
Cargo Tank Repair Directory now online
Bulk Transporter now has the updated 2009 Cargo Tank
Repair Directory online at bulktransporter.com
2009
Tank Cleaning Directory online
The updated Tank Cleaning Directory from Bulk Transporter published in the 2009
March issue is now available online. The directory includes geographical
listings of commercial tank wash facilities, location information, and
services provided. Requests for an electronic version encouraged us to
post the guide online at our Web site, bulktransporter.com
Update
Transload Directory
Update your listings in the Bulk Transporter Transload
Directory posted online at bulktransporter.com. Go to the directory listings,
check your entries, and contact us if there are
additions/updates/corrections to be added. E-mail your information to Maria Singletary at
maria.singletary@penton.com, or telephone 713-636-3820.
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