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I am interested in the Liquid Waste market place . Please send me your Waste pumper information. (Keystone crude oil continued on page 10) (Used trucks continued on page 21) (Trucking fraud continued on page 10) (ATA exhibition continued on page 21) (Local delivery continued on page 10) Local delivery fueled transportation growth last year In the third quarter of 2020, the transport of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) goods rose 85 percent, more than making up for losses in the first and second quarter as the pandemic took hold, according to analysts. Interestingly, industrial production continued to lag significantly. The “disconnect” comes with growth in consumer goods volumes, particularly in e-commerce and home delivery – putting pressure on local delivery services. Indeed, local delivery accounted for one in three jobs added to the economy in November, and more than half of all new hires came from freight-related businesses when the trucking and warehousing sectors were included, said Avery Vise, vice president of trucking for the transportation research firm FTR. The shift in consumer spending from services – dining out, going to movies and ball games, traveling for vacation – to spending on goods because of additional disposable income (for those still employed) or to assist in the transition to working from home, caught the supply chain by surprise, Bill Witte, FTR’s economy expert, noted. Used truck market tightening Today’s fleets are seeing success with used trucks, both when buying and selling, according to fleet owners. Remarketing used units can help recoup expenses, analysts say, while purchasing used trucks can save on the purchase cost and immediate depreciation and provide additional options when used supply is lower. “Demand is strong and expected to outpace supply in all segments in the commercial space through the second quarter,’’ said Josh Giles, principal analyst for Black Rock. “Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to increase production safely; however, Oregon man sentenced in trucking fraud An Oregon man was sentenced in December to eight years in prison and ordered to pay back over $3.2 million for his role in an elaborate trucking-related fraud scheme while living in Hawaii. Senior U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor sentenced Neil Kauhi, 52, of Wilsonville, Oregon, to 97 months in federal prison and ordered him to pay more than $3.2 million in restitution. He also consented to forfeit nearly $600,000 seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kauhi previously pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in July 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. ATA reschedules exhibition The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) technology and maintenance council announced that its annual meeting and transportation technology exhibition will be held later than originally planned, moving to April 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “Bringing trucking’s leading minds together to discuss important trends in technology and maintenance in the industry is an important part of the ATA and the council’s,” said Chris Spear, ATA’s president. “As we continue to monitor news related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we believe altering our plans for Investors laying bets on Keystone crude oil Energy Corp. (TRP) announced the launch of a binding open season to seek shipper commitments for the movement of crude oil through the Keystone XL pipeline system from various receipt points located in Alberta, Canada, to Patoka, Ill. The binding open season procedure provides an opportunity for interested shippers to bid for capacity that is likely to be offered after commencement of the pipeline services in about two years. Notably, the launch is being conducted despite upcoming American President Joe Biden’s pledge to suspend the pipeline’s permits to continue the construction. Earlier, project opponents claimed that the production and extraction of oil from oil sands will release more greenhouse gases compared with mainstream oil production, which will increase the effects of global warming. 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environment, including inhabitants, livestock and soil across its route. However, TC Energy continued the pipeline construction, following the Alberta government’s decision to make an ownership investment of $1.1 billion and ensure a project loan of $4.2 billion. The company expects to free up the capacity of nearly 80,000 barrels per day of crude oil on the current base Keystone XL pipeline system once the barrels are moved to the expansion pipeline upon its completion. The present Keystone XL pipeline system is capable of transporting more than 590,000 barrels per day of oil export from Alberta to distillation markets in the Midwest and Gulf Coast of the United States. Importantly, the pipeline can append an additional capacity of 830,000 barrels per day of oil export from Alberta to Nebraska. Notably, the project is expected to generate employment for skilled workers. TC Energy believes that the job creation and support from local investors would help convince Biden that Keystone XL fits into his “Build Back Better” agenda and plans to start operating in 2023. Based in Calgary, Alberta, TC Energy is a natural gas-focused midstream energy service provider. The company is also involved in other businesses, including power generation, natural gas storage and crude oil pipelines. The company currently carries a Zack Rank No. 3, which means investors should hold the stock. Some better-ranked players in the energy space are Exxon Mobile Corp. and Altus Midstream Co., each currently sporting a Zacks Rank No. 1 (strong buy), and Suncor Energy Inc., carrying a Zacks Rank No. 2 (buy). Exxon is expected to see earnings growth of 582.8 percent, while Altus Midstream is likely to see earnings growth of 364.4 percent, according to analysts. Suncor’s sales for 2021 are expected to increase 127.6 percent year over year. Last year, it generated $24 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it’s predicted to blast through the roof to $77.6 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce “the world’s first trillionaires,’’ but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early. (Local delivery continued from page 1) (Local delivery continued from page 1) “People with higher income … either can’t or won’t spend it on services, so they’re spending it on goods,” Witte said. And that spending comes in a way that few expected or planned for, said Don Ake, vice president of commercial vehicles at FTR. “The fleets were a little caught behind being able to handle the surge in consumer goods spending,” Ake said. “So now you see the fleets having to catch up with equipment. They don’t have enough. More importantly, this has also caused a disruption in the supply chain, especially in manufacturing. “The system is in catch-up mode, and it’s far from normal. And this is one of the things that is causing disruption in the supply chain, in the economy and the like – and everything involved with transportation.” And that’s exactly the point, as Ake detailed in his analysis of equipment trends: The data is “abnormal.” For instance, the 50,000 Class 8 trucks order total for November— the third highest ever – reflects the “potential demand” for the trucks, based on “conditions now.” And those conditions are driven by capacity constraints and manufacturers’ supply shortages. “That’s causing the fleets to order their equipment for basically for the entire year,” Ake said. “So these orders are reflecting a forecast for 2021, based on conditions being as they are now – and I just said conditions, as they are now, are not normal. We do not expect those to continue.” The surge in trailer orders is likewise is rooted in these unique conditions – only more so. Trailer orders hit an all-time high in October, after posting the third-highest total in September. Supply constraints are greater for trailer manufacturers than for truck manufacturers, Ake said. Again, faced with surging freight demand, fleets are placing orders to reserve slots nine to 12 months out. “We’re looking for a strong first quarter. Truck and trailer build should exceed the pre-pandemic levels, provided that the workers and the parts come on board,” Ake said. “The thing to remember is that we do not expect the current conditions to continue throughout 2021, because these are pandemic and pandemic- recovery issues that we see in the market. They are not normal.’’ Still, 2021 will be a “good year” for transportation equipment “but not a record year,” Ake predicted. The test for the market comes mid-year: If the economy is growing faster than FTR forecasts, then the recent orders “will stick”; otherwise, look for cancellations in the second half of 2021. A return to normal market cycles by the end of next year, however, bodes very well indeed for 2022, Ake said. Between 2012 and 2018, Kauhi siphoned millions from 33 investors, which he promised to invest in a trucking company, as well as precious metals, real estate and a solar energy company, while living in Oahu, Hawaii, according to court filings. His wife, Lyndie Kauhi, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony, the crime of knowing about but failing to report the commission of a felony. She was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, which she is currently serving. Federal prosecutors claim she deposited and transferred the victims’ money into the couple’s personal accounts. However, instead of investing the funds, prosecutors claim Neil Kauhi diverted most of the money to pay his family’s personal expenses, including travel, rent and utilities, personal vehicles and to fund his daughter’s wedding. Court documents state Kauhi’s victims included the couple’s neighbors, family members, friends and church parishioners who invested between $7,000 and more than $500,000 in his fraudulent schemes. He also convinced some investors to take out home equity line of credit loans (HELOCs) that allows homeowners to borrow up to a specific amount of their home equity and repay the funds slowly over time. He directed others to set up self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs), according to prosecutors. Once his victims transferred the money to Kauhi and his family members, he used the funds to pay off prior investors or for personal expenses. “Neil Kauhi represented to these individuals that he was wealthy and successful in numerous business ventures, when in fact he knew at the time that was not true,” according to court filings. “Kauhi was only living off of other people’s investments as part of the scheme to defraud and did not have any personal wealth or other sources of income.” Shortly after the FBI notified Kauhi and his wife that they were under investigation in Oahu in November 2017, the couple moved to Oregon, according to court filings. The couple was arrested nearly a year later in the state and ordered to report to the U.S. District Court in Honolulu in late September of 2018. At Neil Kauhi’s sentencing, Judge Gillmor called his acts “heartless.” (Trucking fraud continued from page 1) Inspections may soon include under-ride guards The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed to include the rear impact (under-ride) guard on the list of items to be examined during the required annual inspection for each commercial motor vehicle (CMV). While FMCSA regulations have required rear impact guards for more than 65 years, they are not included on the list of components in Appendix G that must be inspected during the annual CMV inspection. This means that a vehicle can pass an annual inspection with a missing or damaged rear impact guard – although the rear impact rules already require that they remain installed and in safe and proper operating conditions at all times. In a petition asking for the change, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance noted that a vehicle’s rear impact guard/rear end protection is inspected roadside as part of the North American Standard Inspection Program. However, the majority of commercial motor vehicles do not come into contact with an inspector on an annual basis. In addition, several senators asked the General Accountability Office (GAO) to review data on truck under- ride crashes and information on under-ride guards. Between January 2018 and March 2019, GAO conducted a performance audit that included a literature review and interviews with stakeholders familiar with under-ride crashes and guards. GAO Report GAO-19-264, published in March 2019, concluded that the lack of an annual inspection requirement for rear impact guards potentially affects the safety of the traveling public and FMCSA’s ability to achieve its safety mission. 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explicitly including the inspection of the rear guard in Appendix G, there is no assurance that rear guards in operation will be inspected at least annually to ensure they perform as designed to prevent or mitigate an under-ride crash.’’ FMCSA also is proposing to amend the FMCSRs to be consistent with changes that were made to National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations that excluded RCC horizontal discharge semi-trailers from the rear impact guard requirements. RCC horizontal discharge trailers are used to deliver asphalt to road construction sites and gradually to discharge asphalt mix into paving machines. Typically, the paving machine attaches to the rear axle of the RCC horizontal discharge trailer via hydraulic arms, and the edge of the trailer’s conveyor belt extends over the paving machine opening. A rear impact guard required by the FMVSS would prevent the RCC horizontal discharge trailer from effectively connecting with a paving machine. NHTSA concluded that installation of rear impact guards on RCC horizontal discharge trailers would interfere with the intended function of the trailers and therefore exempted them from the standard. Another change that would adopt NHTSA requirements in the FMCSRs is allowing the rear impact guard certification label to be mounted on either the forward- or rearward-facing surface of the horizontal member of the guard, provided the label does not interfere with the retro-reflective sheeting required by the FMVSS. (from HDK Trucking Info) (Under-ride guards continued from page 10) J.B. Hunt acquires Mass Movement J.B. Hunt is further expanding its final-mile business with the purchase of Mass Movement, which specializes in logistics and delivery for the commercial fitness industry. “Mass Movement presents an opportunity to expand our expertise in the final mile delivery of big and bulky products,” said John Roberts, president and chief executive of J.B. Hunt, in a news release. “The acquisition complements our current service and will enhance our ability to meet the growing demand of customers in the commercial health and fitness industry.” J.B. Hunt Transport Services subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. acquired the assets of Mass Movement Inc. on Nov. 30. The transaction was funded using cash on hand. Mass Movement has more than 20 years of experience providing logistics, delivery, assembly, and installation services for the commercial fitness industry and finished 2019 with $29 million of revenue. Founded by Dom Simonetti and Jim Sullivan in 1996, the company has delivered more than 2 million pieces of equipment to more than 3,500 fitness centers throughout North America. Both founders will become employees of J.B. Hunt and will continue in leadership roles as the company expands its fitness equipment delivery business. The acquisition is J.B. Hunt’s fourth since 2017 and will broaden the company’s Final Mile Services, which operates one of the largest nationwide, commingled cross- dock operations, according to the company. With 117 locations and more than 3.4 million square feet of warehouse and facilities space, Final Mile has the ability to serve all 48 contiguous United States. In 2019, J.B. Hunt acquired the assets of RDI Last Mile Co. and Cory First Choice Home Delivery. The company also purchased Special Logistics Dedicated in 2017. (Sidelined drivers continued on page 17) 2020 inspections sidelined 3,000 drivers Nearly 21 percent of vehicles were put out of service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual “Roadcheck’’ inspection blitz in September, up from just under 18 percent in 2019. And with a special focus on drivers last year, more than 3,000 drivers were put out of service, nearly 35 percent of those for hours-of-service violations. More than 50,000 North American Standard Level I, II, III and V Inspections were conducted throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. during the CVSA’s three-day www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 13
More inventory needed, executives say The replenishment of inventories will be a key driver of trucking and intermodal markets as 2020 slips into history and 2021 begins, according to two key executives from J.B. Hunt. Presenting to the virtual Stephens Annual Investment Conference, Darren Field, executive vice president of intermodal, and Eric McGee, executive vice president for highway services, both discussed the need to put products back on the shelves as likely drivers of a strong freight market into the first part of next year. “We are facing inventory levels that are consistently lower than they need to be,” McGee said. He added that it will take at least the first three to four months of next year to replenish them. McGee added that an unknown in his calculations would be the size of any stimulus check coming from Washington and how that might impact consumer demand. The speed at which a vaccine begins to impact economic activity is another unknown. “So we have to stay very nimble,” McGee said. But regardless of all the outcomes, the market itself will “remain tight and rates have to go up for all the costs,” he said. The level of that increase? “It would be more on the significant side.” Field heads Hunt’s extensive intermodal operations. He did not see much difference in what intermodal rates would need to move in reaction to the market compared to any increase in truckload prices. “I would think intermodal prices have to be sustained or at least move similar to what truckload prices have been,” he said, adding that the rate of increase might not be the same; for example, a 12-percent increase for truckload to cover cost increases might dollarwise be the same as a 7 percent to 8 percent increase for intermodal, given the longer average length of haul. He added that there might be “pockets” of intermodal service where rates would have to go up by a particularly large market. He cited Southern California as an example. Intermodal’s margins have been under pressure, and the group’s operating ratio in the third quarter was 91.1 percent, a drop of 170 basis points from the third quarter of 2019. Merrill Lynch summed up the intermodal performance after the earnings came out by observing, “The miss versus our targets was driven by higher rail purchased transportation costs, including costs to reposition empty containers, lower overall revenue per load and higher dray costs stemming from dislocations in rail capacity and a tight labor and truck capacity environment.” Field conceded that the company’s margins have been a disappointment to investors. J.B. Hunt’s in the last three months, according to Barchart, is down 4.43 percent, a period that would have included the disclosure of third-quarter earnings. Fleet washing requires planning Because every fleet washing job is different, some preliminary planning is critical. Among the leading considerations for fleet washing services is the type and quantity of equipment to be cleaned, frequency of cleaning, availability of water, need for wash water recovery, type or degree of cleaning required, and when the fleet is available for cleaning. In this industry, it is likely that 50 to 70 percent of a fleet will only be available during the weekend. It is important then that fleet washing vendors make arrangements with fleet owners to gain access to company grounds during off hours. That should be the first step. Since most fleet washing jobs will be for larger accounts, the need for an ample supply of water is important. Once arriving at a job site, a connection to a water source is the first priority. This can be accomplished via an outside faucet or with a meter that allows the contractor to connect to a fire hydrant. Tank washers should perform a walk-through of the fleet to see what issues there may be with the fleet, such as windows left down, oil leaks that have blown oil all over the truck or trailer, and pre-existing damage to the equipment. 1. Techniques that Work Best Usually a single-step approach works the best 85 percent of the time. This single step is applying soap under high pressure and heat followed by a rinse. 2. Exceptions Aluminum brightening requires a two-step process whereby an acid or aluminum brightener is applied first and that is followed by a soap. A neglected fleet that has an excessive amount of grime, diesel soot, and faded aluminum will also need to be two-stepped. Customers that require that only specified soaps be used may request soaps that do not cut road film. If the road film is not cut by the soap, the job will require hand brushing with the soap followed by a rinse. Fleet and truck washing equipment and systems are often custom designed and built. The basic pressure washer needed is a hot water machine (140 degrees F minimum) that is capable of four to six gallons per minutes (gpm) at 2,000 to 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi). A typical system design provides five gpm at 2,500 to 3,000 psi and heats water to 200 degrees. Useful hand tools include a six- foot or longer wand with a ball valve shutoff (largely because a trigger may result in hand fatigue and may be less easy to maneuver); shorter wands for difficult-to-reach areas; a 40-degree nozzle; a 25-degree nozzle; and a down-stream injection system for soap and brightener. Also, flow control, and a low pressure sprayer for concentrated chemicals. Selection of chemicals and the site for washing must be made with a firm understanding of local environmental regulations, including those governing disposal via sewers. A contractor who is serious about truck washing will have to be prepared to collect wastewater and dispose of it according to local rules. A a power washing contractor may be able to wash trucks from time to time by relying on wash pads to capture wastewater and then discharging that wash water to a sanitary sewer or transfer to collection tanks that can be used to convey to a discharge site. However, a serious entry into fleet washing will require investment in a facility with wash bays and direct connections to sanitary sewers. In some parts of the country, disposal of wash water to an earthen substrate sufficiently above groundwater level for the water to percolate through (and more or less cleanse itself of hydrocarbons) is still permissible. Yet such a disposal method is becoming a less and less common option. 3. How to Bill Fleet owners will bid out work periodically. There are opportunities to wash trucks for small companies that have just a few vehicles. Vendors should try to negotiate a regular schedule of twice monthly (or other) washing. Vehicles that are washed more frequently are generally easier to clean and a price can be set accordingly. Accurately factor in the cost of detergents. Do not underestimate their cost. Try to keep the cost no higher than 4 percent of gross revenue. And build into the price for the job the cost of a quality soap because such soap results in a quality outcome with less labor. 4. Ancillaries Cleaning truck interior spaces of tractors (mats, dash, seats, etc.) may be a possibility for an add-on. Simple vacuuming or hand washing of the cab interior may be a service some truck owners would welcome. If the trailer is used only for carrying dry goods in boxes, cleaning out the trailer – by sweeping out debris (and collecting it for proper disposal) – may be a viable ancillary. Often, cleaning the interior of enclosed trailers takes a contractor into the realm of cleaning in enclosed spaces, and it is more aligned with tank cleaning in terms of regulatory requirements that must be met. Also, if the interior had been used to move fresh food or chemicals or anything perishable, regulations for cleaning it mount. 5. Problem Areas to Avoid The importance of complying with environmental regulations cannot be overstated. Vendors should have a space at the contractor’s site or the truck owner’s site where wastewater can be collected and prevented from going into a storm drain. It is important to use care around windshields and mirror glass to avoid damaging them with acid or scratches. Wash professionals should thoroughly understand and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any chemical used, including strict adherence to the specified dwell time. Contractors not experienced with using brighteners on trucks might benefit by practicing on their own vehicles to get the timing right and avoid damage to a customer’s truck. 6. How to Fix Mistakes If the day is cool and cloudy and soap did not penetrate as quickly as expected, washers should apply soap again and repeat the wash. Be sure to have a prior understanding with the client about who bears financial responsibility for any damage to the vehicle that occurs, however minor. (from CleanerTimes) 14 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I JANUARY 2021 www.TankTransport.com
Federal guidelines regulate wash racks Food-grade tank wash guidelines are an essential part of transporting food goods, including syrups, alcohol, and milk. These sanitary measures prevent contamination, bacterial growth and safeguard the health of communities everywhere. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines tank wash guidelines that must be upheld when transporting liquid goods. Guidelines are specific to the type of transported goods. For example, the FDA’s pasteurized milk ordinance (PMO) states that most facilities require records showing that a food- grade wash was performed before a driver can pick up the next product. While a necessary step of food- grade bulk transport, many elements of a tank wash can present a hassle for shippers, carriers and drivers. That’s why it’s important to learn more about each procedure and why they’re performed. 1. What is a Food Grade Wash? A food-grade wash is a process of thoroughly cleaning the tank or trailer that was used to transport particular food or liquid goods. A tank wash is performed after carrying one product, but before loading another. This ensures that there are no lingering particles from the previous transport before loading new goods into the tank or trailer. The type of food-grade wash that may be necessary depends on the type of goods that the tank or trailer transported. In many cases, a simple detergent wash using steam and pressurized water is more than efficient. However, some products will require more extensive cleaning, and it may be necessary for the tank or trailer to be washed by hand. The average food-grade wash will take between two and three hours. However, some washes may take longer for particularly difficult products. In certain areas, there may also be a line that drivers must wait through before their tank or trailer may be washed. For this reason, products that require a tank wash are typically not unloaded and reloaded within the same day. 2. The Importance of Food Grade Tank Wash Practices Food grade tank washes are essential to the health of the general public. When these practices are not followed correctly, tanks, trailers, the goods they carry may face problems such as: • Potential cross-contamination • The reduced integrity of products • Bacterial growth • Failed inspections • Increased cost While food-grade wash requirements are standard, there are some exceptions to the rule. For example, a wash may not be necessary if a carrier intends to unload a specific liquid product before loading the same product. If the transported commodities are identical, a wash may not be a necessary step in the shipment process. In addition to quality and safety concerns, a food-grade tank wash is necessary for specific types of certifications. For example, to transport kosher foods, a tank or trailer must continue to meet additional expectations. 3. A Closer Look at the Tank Wash Process Tanks and trailers carrying certain goods must undergo a food grade tank wash before the tank or trailer can be loaded with a new product. This process can add time and costs to each shipment. In some cases, drivers may have to go out of their way to reach a food- grade wash station. Wash stations are often far and few between, and, at times, drivers may even need to go to another state. Not every washing facility is capable of performing a food-grade tank wash. Some facilities are equipped to handle chemicals, hazardous material, or other non- food products. Washing facilities may also vary in the type of equipment they carry and the type of washes they are capable of providing. After the tank wash, the wash station provides the driver with a washout slip. This slip details the type of wash that was performed and the equipment that was used. Drivers must present this slip to facilities before the new product can be loaded. These guidelines assist facilities in verifying the condition of the tank or trailer and that the wash was completed correctly. The tank or trailer must undergo another food grade tank wash if the initial wash does not meet the facility’s standards. These standards must be met before any new products can be loaded. 4. Finding the Right Transport Solutions It’s essential to find a trucking company that is capable of handling food-grade tank wash guidelines to protect the integrity of a brand or product while safeguarding the health of communities everywhere. (From Kan-Haul, a leading food- grade transporter. ) New leadership at Central Freight Jerry Moyes is stepping in as interim president and chief executive of Waco, Texas-based Central Freight Lines, which he owns, as part of a transition plan to “increase focus on streamlined customer services’’ at the less-than- truckload (LTL) carrier. In a news release, Moyes said the move is a natural extension of where the company is headed, allowing him to focus on optimizing current LTL services while expanding product offerings to deliver more for Central’s customers. Steve Vondra will return to the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer and replace Michael Brennan. Brennan joined Central in 2018 as vice president of operations, becoming chief operating officer in July of 2019 and president this past April, according to his LinkedIn profile. Moyes, who founded Swift Transportation in 1966, “is expected to provide a steady hand in guiding the company through these unprecedented times,” according to the announcement. In 2016, Moyes retired from Swift Transportation, a year before it merged with Knight Transportation. Moyes became owner of Central in 2006, when after three years as a publicly owned company, Central merged Green Acquisition Co. into Central, making Moyes and related parties the owners. Earlier this year, Central bought Volunteer Express Inc., a Tennessee- based expedited LTL and truckload carrier, saying the move would expand its footprint and services for all customers and allow it “to assume a stronger position amid industry changes including driver shortages and regulatory challenges.” According to published reports, Central Freight Lines last year received the maximum award of $10 million through the Paycheck Protection Program. This fall, there were rumors that the company was shutting down its Western operations, which the carrier said were untrue, according to published reports. Brennan explained that the company had changed its policy on volume loads as truckload capacity tightened. As it was inundated with requests to haul full truckloads, it had to take steps to make sure it didn’t lock its system up with that truckload freight, because that could cause problems with serving its LTL customers. Used truck market tightening Today’s fleets are seeing success with used trucks, both when buying and selling, according to fleet owners. Remarketing used units can help recoup expenses, analysts say, while purchasing used trucks can save on the purchase cost and immediate depreciation and provide additional options when used supply is lower. “Demand is strong and expected to outpace supply in all segments in the commercial space through the second quarter,’’ said Josh Giles, principal analyst for Black Rock. “Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to increase production safely; however, production shutdowns, supply chain issues, and slow production recovery continue to cause a shortage of used inventory.’’ This will keep pricing strong for the next several months, Giles said. “Conversations with OEMs and dealers indicate that supply will not catch up to demand until the third quarter,’’ Giles said. Supply is likely to begin to increase in the second quarter of 2021, but slowly, Giles said.. “This will put some downward pressure on used values, causing them to increase in depreciation slowly. In the third quarter, we expect to see a bit more downward pressure as more and more models enter the market,’’ Giles said. “Do not be afraid of the current high prices. We have seen similar increases in both retail and wholesale transactions. Buy what you need now as supply will continue to be tight for the majority of 2021.’’ “DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE CURRENT HIGH PRICES. WE HAVE SEEN SIMILAR INCREASES IN BOTH RETAIL AND WHOLESALE TRANSACTIONS.” - JOSH GILES PRINCIPAL ANALYST FOR BLACK ROCK www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 15
NEW PRODUCTS - MANUFACTURING - INDUSTRY NEWS LBT Inc. announces Regional sales managers LBT, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Frank Smith for the position of Regional Sales Manager. Frank brings 9 years of sales experience in the industry to LBT and has a broad background in tank components and carrier needs, having worked directly with many carriers, parts outlets and repair facilities. Recently, Frank managed a network of 100+ component distributors and worked with numerous tank fleets in the Eastern US area. LBT, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Pierson for the position of Regional Sales Manager. Michael began working in the industry 19 years ago and has experience in many industry related areas including sales, fuel distribution and carrier operations. Michael most recently managed the Parts and Service groups for a major tank sales, service and component supplier. LBT, Inc. is an Omaha, NE, based affiliate member of the Platinum Tank Group. LBT manufactures liquid tank / dry bulk trailers and storage units for a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous commodities. The Platinum Tank Group affiliates have a combined 125+ years of tank manufacturing experience and proficiency. LBT, Inc. welcomes both Frank and Michael to our Sales Team and we look forward to the added expertise they will provide. Fraley acquires KBT Fraley and Schilling Holdings of Rushville, Ind., has acquired KBT Enterprises Inc., a pneumatic dry bulk trucking company based in Fishers, Ind. The acquisition was finalized Dec. 31, 2020. KBT will operate as a subsidiary of Fraley and Schilling. The acquisition will support the growth of daily trucking for families in the Fraley and Schilling operating area, the company said. “KBT’s culture, reputation and market aligns with Fraley and Schilling’s mission to be the first choice among premier drivers and transportation professionals,” said Chris Seals, Fraley and Schilling’s president. “At Fraley and Schilling, our priority is to intentionally grow our company in a way that puts our people first. With this new acquisition, we will leverage our fleet advantages to build and grow the existing team at KBT. We are excited to expand our existing presence in the pneumatic tank market and bring our hallmark lightweight advantage to a new part of the industry,” Seals added. Fraley and Schilling Holdings is a trucking, warehousing and logistics provider. Its trucking arm specializes in lightweight equipment for hauling heavy products such as metal and building products. Founded in 1955, Fraley and Schilling employs more than 750 transportation professionals across the U.S. and more than 300 in Indiana. Unibloc Pump, A Leading Provider of Sanitary Flow Control Solutions, Acquired by May River Capital Unibloc Pump, a 36-year leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps, strainers, valves, bubble traps and other solutions for sanitary flow control applications, today announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-caliber industrial businesses grow and prosper. Founded in 1984 by Harry Soderstrom, Unibloc Pump has built a strong reputation for innovation within critical sanitary process manufacturing applications, including the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, bakery and confection, meat and poultry, brewery, and transportation industries. Unibloc Pump is nationally renowned for providing precision-engineered products and solutions with uncompromising commitment to customer service. Through the leadership of Harry Soderstrom, Unibloc Pump has witnessed significant growth over the years at both its headquarters in the metro-Atlanta area as well as its second facility located in Beckum, Germany. “Unibloc Pump is launching a new and exciting chapter with May River Capital,” said Soderstrom. “May River’s approach to building business through collaboration is exactly what I was seeking as I looked ahead to the opportunities awaiting our company. We are pleased we’ve found a partner who values the engineering, skills, craftsmanship and most importantly, the culture we’ve nurtured here. This partnership will enable us to accelerate our growth initiatives and better serve our customers’ needs,” Soderstrom said. Soderstrom will continue with Unibloc Pump as Chief Growth Officer, where he will utilize his expertise in driving growth for the company through finding new markets, customers, products, and business partners. Joining the leadership team with Soderstrom will be Chris Stevens, Chief Executive Officer, who will provide commercial leadership with strengths in business-to-business marketing, channel management, and sales. “Harry’s years of industry expertise and leadership paired with Unibloc’s talented and hard-working employees have made the company the great success it is today,” Stevens said. “We are committed to building upon Harry’s rich legacy and investing in the resources to support the company’s continued growth,” added Stevens. The timing of the news follows Unibloc Pump’s expansion in mid-December 2020. The company recently moved its U.S. operations into a state-of-the-art facility located in Kennesaw, Georgia, which is three times larger than its prior facility located in Marietta, Georgia. The new 41,000 square-foot facility supports Soderstrom’s and Stevens’ aligned vision for growth through ongoing investment in employees and the company. “We have more than tripled our plant footprint to dramatically increase capacity to better serve our customers and expand to new markets,” said Soderstrom. “The new facility will also help Unibloc Pump maintain its competitive edge in the industry by attracting top talent in the region,” he added. Also serving in new leadership roles are Patrick Painter, Chief Financial Officer, and Brian Comiskey, Chief Operating and Technical Officer. Paul Hastings LLP served as legal counsel to May River Capital, while Jones Day served as legal counsel to Unibloc Pump and its shareholders. For more information, visit www.UniblocPump.com and www.mayrivercapital.com. Frank Smith Harry Soderstrom Michael Pierson Chris Stevens Daimler meeting carbon reduction goal Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Portland, Ore., truck manufacturing plant is on track to meet carbon- neutral goals this year through reduced energy consumption and the offset of on-site emissions, company officials said. DTNA plans to incorporate carbon-neutral production at all of its remaining truck manufacturing plants by 2025. The Portland plant will be the first vehicle manufacturing plant to achieve carbon-neutral production in the global Daimler Trucks network. DTNA is making significant investment in the facility as it prepares for production of the Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2, the company’s first battery-electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, planned to start series production in 2022. The Portland plant developed a strategy with local partners that will have a powerful impact, according to DTNA. Through a partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, the plant has reduced its energy consumption from vehicle manufacturing with equipment replacement and facility upgrades. The upcoming implementation of ISO 50001 will improve energy efficiency further. As a signing member of Portland General Electric’s Green Future Impact program, DTNA has also committed to the purchase of “green” energy from wind and solar power generation. This includes the recently announced Pachwáywit fields, slated to be Oregon’s largest solar facility, located in Gilliam County, about 150 miles east of Portland. “Sustainability is not a new topic for Daimler Trucks North America or for those of us here in Oregon, and we are excited to support our global commitments by getting a head start in our own home town,” said Geoffrey Jansen, plant manager of the Portland facility. 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Cardinal Logistics Acquires NRX Logistics. Tenney Group Advises. Stoughton, MA., Jan 4, 2021 – Cardinal Logistics, a subsidiary of HIG Capital and a top 25 logistics provider announced the acquisition of NRX Logistics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Concord, NC, Cardinal is a leading provider of dedicated transportation and logistics services in North America. The Company’s dedicated contract carriage (“DCC”) offering provides fully outsourced solutions to customers seeking to lock in dedicated fleet and drivers and ensures exceptional service. Cardinal services complex route structures with scheduled pick-ups and deliveries across distribution centers, suppliers, and stores for ~65 customers across ~170 locations. The Company’s scaled, nationwide platform (a truckload carrier servicing all parts of the United States) includes a fleet of 10,000+ tractors/trailers and 3,200+ drivers. H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL, is a leading global alternative investment firm with $42 billion of equity capital under management with a focus on the small cap and mid cap segments of the market. HIG acquired Cardinal Logistics in 2019. NRX Logistics has been serving the final mile space since 1981. The company is headquartered in Stoughton, MA and has over 30 operating facilities nationwide. Included in the purchase were over 100 independent contractor providers, approximately 180 associated trucks, and over $34M in annual revenue. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A advisory firm, advised the seller. The acquisition of NRX offers great strategic significance to Cardinal Logistics and HIG. Jonathan Fox, Principal of HIG, shared, “We see great opportunity in the final mile space, and it is our desire to use the NRX acquisition to build a great final mile provider within Cardinal Logistics. Will O’Shea, Senior Vice President of Cardinal Logistics added, “NRX brings expertise and strong customer relationships in the furniture and appliance industries and several immediate growth opportunities. Our team is thrilled about this deal and what it means for our future as an industry leader.” NRX Logistics was an early pioneer of outsource logistics management, specializing in transportation, warehousing, storage and fulfillment of furniture, electronics, appliances, fitness equipment, and more. NRX President, Geoff Chasin shared, “I love this business, this industry, and I really desire to see our people and customers thrive. I feel very comfortable with the Cardinal team, their strategy, and our ability to work together to do great things for years to come.” Chasin will stay on with Cardinal Logistics. Chasin has passionately served the National Home Delivery Association (NHDA) in a variety of leadership positions for many years. Moving forward, he expects to continue serving the interests of his industry peers through the NHDA. Spencer Tenney, President and CEO of Tenney Group, shared “Many current challenges and opportunities within logistics tie to final mile delivery. Joining forces with proven, final mile specialists, like NRX, is allowing acquirers to capitalize on more market opportunities while reducing overall execution risks.” The sale of NRX Logistics is the third final mile deal for Tenney Group in the past twelve months (Freight Rite, Linn Star). For more information on Cardinal Logistics visit, www. cardlog.com Tenney Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm that has been dedicated to the transportation and logistics industry since 1973. For more information, visit www. thetenneygroup.com. Bosselman Tank & Trailer acquires Kersten Trailer Sales Bosselman Tank and Trailer(BT&T)today announced the completion of theacquisition of Kersten Trailer Sales(KTS)in Henderson, CO, a suburb of Denver. Both businesses focus on cargo tank sales, service and repair. Until this transaction BT&T had 2 locations in Nebraska, this addition will add a 30,000 SQFT shop, with 15 bays on a 10-acre campus right outside of Denver. KTS moved to this location in 1997 and the location has been an excellent fit to service the refined fuel, crude oil and agriculture customersalong the front range. The acquisition will help Bosselman Tank and Trailer further expand their footprint into Colorado. Both businesses are family-owned which should make for a seamless integration. Kersten Trailer Sales has a long-standing tradition of excellent customer service due to their commitment to their customers and knowledgeable technicians. Bosselman Tank and Trailer will retain all employees, with the exception of Kyle Kersten who will assist with the transition. Wayne Garrett, General Manager of BT&T will oversee the transition and all operations. “We look forward for the opportunity to grow our business into the Denver Metro area and are very happy to welcome Kersten’s employees, customers and vendors to our team,” said Fred Bosselman, CEO of Bosselman Tank and Trailer. “This new territory will bring some changes for us that we are excited to learn more about.” According to Kyle Kersten, owner of Kersten Trailer Sales, “My primary concern upon entering into this agreement was to make sure both our employees and customers were going to be taken care of by a like-minded company, who would maintain the day to day interaction with the people they are used to working with.” With the acquisition of Kersten, BT&T now employs about 215 people. Terpening Trucking Co. Inc. acquires Rome, NY based Marocchi Trucking Company: Syracuse, New York based petroleum hauler Terpening Trucking Co. Inc., a family-owned business, has acquired Marocchi Trucking Company which was started in 1984 by Lou Marocchi Sr. He was joined by his son Lou Jr. in 1985. Lou Jr. has been the owner and president of the company since the passing of his father in 2011. Terpening Trucking Co. Inc., is currently a fourth-generation family company that is now over 100 years old. Richard Terpening Jr. and Craig Terpening are heading up the day-to-day operations for Terpening Trucking and sister company, Tri Tank Corp. Tri Tank is a prominent tank trailer repair facility and dealership for the northeast. Terpening Trucking has grown to a fleet of 135 trucks and 130 trailers serving all of New York, Northern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Marocchi currently runs 15 trucks and 24 trailers. All the equipment will be brought in under the Terpening Trucking brand and will be operated by the current management team at Terpening, which will now include Lou Marocchi Jr. The Terpening management team, with the addition of Lou Jr., will focus on the aggressive growth and expansion of this new venture. Terpening currently has four new Freightliners along with four new LBT tri-axle cement trailers ordered to help jump start this new endeavor in the spring of 2021. The Terpening family and staff are very excited to begin this next chapter with current Marocchi staff and customers. (Sidelined drivers continued on page 21) International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and enforcement initiative. The overall vehicle out-of-service rate in North America was 20.9 percent. By comparison, in 2019 CVSA reported that of the 67,072 inspections conducted, more than 12,000 vehicles were put out of service, representing a 17.9percent overall vehicle out-of-service rate. Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. The 2020 focus was on the driver requirements category of a roadside inspection. A driver may be placed out of service for violations related to the driver’s age; commercial driver’s license or operator’s license or permit; medical or physical requirements; record of duty status (hours of service); sickness or fatigue; or intoxicating beverages, drugs and other substances. The total number of driver out-of- service violations was 3,247. The top driver out-of-service violation during the 2020 Roadcheck was for hours of service, accounting for 34.7 percent (Sidelined drivers continued from page 13) www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 17
Not all wash racks are the same Of the many elements that make dry and liquid bulk transportation a whole different animal from regular dry-van transport, perhaps none creates more of a headache for both shippers and carriers than the truck tank wash. It is a necessary evil that prevents cross-contamination between loads, but it is also responsible for the addition of extra time and cost to most bulk shipments. In this article, we’ll examine tank washes in greater detail and identify ways to make them less of a headache. Whether it’s a liquid or dry-bulk shipment, food grade or chemical, the tank or trailer and equipment used to transport the product must be thoroughly washed and dried before it can be used again to haul another product. This happens at a tank wash facility, or “wash rack.’’ For many products, a simple detergent wash with pressurized water and steam or a caustic wash will do the job. For tougher products that cling to the sides of the tank or get lodged in crevices or valves, a more extensive wash may be required in which someone gets inside of tank and prepares it by hand. For certain dry bulk shipments, a conversion wash may be necessary. With this type of wash, the pipe running along the bottom of the trailer is removed, along with all fittings, and the trailer is cleaned to ensure that no stray particles are hiding anywhere. The primary reason that tank washes can be a headache is that they add a lot of time to a project. With a dry-van load, a driver can unload at the delivery point, get loaded at a nearby location, and be on his or way without many deadhead miles. That’s not the case with bulk shipping as the driver must find an appropriate wash rack before loading again. This often results in the driver going out of route and eating up valuable hours of allowable drive time. In many parts of the country, there simply aren’t many wash racks. And, not every wash rack will wash out every type of material. For example, there are very few wash racks in New England and the ones that do exist often won’t wash out materials like certain polymers and hazardous chemicals. So, a driver delivering one of these products to northern New England may have to drive hours down to New Jersey or head west to Albany to get washed out. That’s a lot of deadhead miles, not to mention the traffic, tolls and aggravation the driver must deal with. Finding a wash rack is much less daunting in cities like Houston that have several of them. However, due to the time involved, it is not advisable to attempt to unload, have the trailer washed, and load all within the same day. This is referred to as “DCL,’’ or dump, clean and load.. It’s not likely going to happen unless every single part of the journey goes perfectly. Once finally at the tank wash, the driver typically must wait in line as many wash facilities have only two or three wash bays with several trucks waiting at each. These bottlenecks can add several hours to the already time-consuming wash and travel, and with the new hours of services (HOS) requirements, the driver cannot log off the clock. There is also the not-too- uncommon scenario in which a driver arrives at the loading site after receiving a tank wash only to be told that the tank’s cleanliness is not up to the loader’s standards. The driver must then go out and get the tank washed again and then come back to be loaded. In the past, the driver would climb on top of the cleaned trailer after a wash, open the dome opening and visually inspect the trailer before leaving the wash rack. As of recently, many carriers and tank wash facilities no longer allow this practice due to safety and insurance concerns. Turn to a freight forwarder to navigate tank washes With intimate knowledge of bulk materials, shipping lanes and wash rack locations and capabilities, many bulk freight logistics companies can be invaluable resources in not only sourcing tank-truck capacity, but planning the full bulk shipments as well. These companies can review the product being shipped (including the Safety Data Sheet) and send the product information out to tank washes to determine if and where the product can be cleaned. With carriers, these companies will notify them of the tank wash situation and help them plan their routes. Carriers sometimes fail to take washes into account or may wrongfully assume that they can get washed at a certain wash rack. With our knowledge of the products being shipped – and the wash racks that will or will not handle those products – bulk logistics companies are able to help the carrier plan the most efficient (and realistic) route and minimize unwelcome surprises. (from Bulk Connection) Ports to test fuel-cell trucks Toyota’s next-generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a pair of production-intent prototype Class 8 Kenworths that will go to work at the Southern California ports. The first two fuel-cell electric heavy-duty Class 8 trucks built under the Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Forwarding (ZANZEFF) project sponsored by the state of California will go to Toyota Logistics Services and Southern Counties Express. Each will receive a Kenworth T680 Class 8 truck powered by a Toyota fuel cell electric drive-train. Both of these zero-emissions trucks will be used for drayage operations in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Toyota and Kenworth have been collaborating on hydrogen fuel cell technology together since 2017, putting Toyota hydrogen fuel cells in Kenworth T680 truck chassis. According to the Japanese original equipment manufacturer (OEM), these T680 trucks use a scaled-up version of the new hydrogen fuel cell power-train found in the 2021 Toyota Mirai sedan that went on sale last month. Using that technology, engineers at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development have developed a set of production-intent prototype trucks that are being prepared to run drayage routes at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach to validate their performance, efficiency and drivability, the company said. Toyota said the new trucks have been designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of a wide variety of OEM truck makers. Recent refinements include a more compact hydrogen storage cabinet behind the cab, which houses six hydrogen tanks with the same capacity as previous prototypes while a new, more powerful lithium-ion battery helps smooth out the power flow to the electric motors. In this configuration, the second- generation fuel cell system delivers over 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 pounds., all while demonstrating exceptional drivability, quiet operation, and zero harmful emissions, according to Toyota. “This is an important step in the transition to emissions-free heavy- duty trucks,’’ said Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. “Our first prototype trucks proved that a fuel cell electric power-train was capable of hauling heavy cargo on a daily basis. These new prototypes not only use production-intent hardware, they will also allow us to start looking beyond drayage into broader applications of this proven technology.” An additional eight trucks will be delivered in 2021 as part of the ZANZEFF program. Three of the eight trucks will go to United Parcel Service for its port operations, while two of the eight trucks will go to Total Transportation Services, another prominent port operator. Toyota Logistics Services will also receive three additional trucks. Development of the Kenworth T680 FCEV is part of a $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board, with the Port of Los Angeles as the prime applicant. Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach is an important driver of this program, Toyota said, noting that its Environmental Challenge 2050 initiative aims to almost completely eliminate CO2 emissions from its vehicles, operations and supply chain by 2050. “Converting the drayage trucks that currently serve these ports to electric drive-trains would move us closer to that goal while improving the quality of life of operators, workers and communities in and around the ports,’’ Toyota said. “THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE TRANSITION TO EMISSIONS-FREE HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. OUR FIRST PROTOTYPE TRUCKS PROVED THAT A FUEL CELL ELECTRIC POWER-TRAIN WAS CAPABLE OF HAULING HEAVY CARGO ON A DAILY BASIS.” - ANDREW LUND CHIEF ENGINEER, TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA REASEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I JANUARY 2021 www.TankTransport.com
MILK & LIQUID FOOD LIQUID & DRY BULK FOOD GRADE CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE Call 1-800-537-1320 / sales@tanktransport.com Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $150.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! All snapshot and classified ads run for one month. Advertise unlimited listings on www.TankTransport.com along with (2) two snapshot ads per month in the classified marketplace for only $320.00 per month. 2013 Tremcar food grade 6500 gal, Air ride, Alum wheels. 1-800-826-5377. superiortank@yahoo.com. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. (2) 2000 Walker 5000 Gallon w/ cabinet (Pump Ready). Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. sales@semotank.com. 1993 Walker 6250 Gallon w/ Airride, Food grade pump Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. sales@semotank.com. (9) 2004 Brenner 6500 Gallon, Airride. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. sales@semotank.com. 6700 Gallon Food Grade Trailers Available For Lease or Sale Spring suspension, 3A rating, 3” 60ttf valve @ rear. CIP system available. Available at many Polar locations. Contact Kevin Sales. 320-250-3827 Kevin.sales@polarsvc.com For sale or for lease: 2 food grade Tremcar farm pick tanks (1999 & 1998), great condition, tandem, 6500 USG Available in Strasburg, Ohio. For more information call Melanie 1 800 363-2158, dufresnem@tremcar.com Visit our web site for more available units. www.tremcar.com. 4869-SSI3A 2006 Brenner, 6200 USG, 12#/gal, est. 10820#, T-304 #4 dairy finish barrel, 24” X 36” walkway, Hendrickson Intraax AANT23K susp., ¼” st. st. frame, Conmet alum. Hubs, stud piloted, 8.25 x 8.25 alum wheels, 22.5 low pro tires, alum. Fenders @ ft. & rear, 3” X e” X 2” Thomsen 60 TTF valve, interior mt’et Klenzade #SB18, cleaning system. $19,600.00. FOB – BCTE. 330-339-3333 Rick/Julie. Midvale, Ohio (1) 2021 Polar 8,000/2 Farm Pick Up – In Stock Now! 2.5” Pump, CIP System, 102,000 lb. Gross Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com (1) 2021 Polar 6,500/1 3A Transport – In Stock Now! Priced to move!! Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com 2000 Polar, 6700 Gallon, Food Grade trailers. AVAILABLE FOR LEASE OR SALE 3A Sanitary, W-5 weld finish, Air ride, CIP System. Available at several Polar locations Contact Tracy Timmerman 507-273-8243 tracytimmerman@polarcorp.com New Tremcar trailers offer rear manway Tremcar has added rear manway A-Train tank trailers to its product line serving transportation of sanitary products. “This latest joint effort is with our client Idaho Milk Transport. It has the same objective as all our other innovations: Greater safety and efficiency. The total ground level operation of these units is much more secure for operators and plant workers alike,’’ the company said in a press release. The sanitary insulated stainless- steel cabinet located at the rear of the lead and pull units of the A-Train house a certified 3A Alpha-Laval manhole. It also houses the clean in-place system piping for complete cleaning and draining once empty, the company said. This system runs on either 12 volts from the tractor or a battery on the tank for complete autonomy, according to the company. A sanitary plunger valve located at the front of the pup connects to the outlet fitting inside the lead cabinet to be able to load and unload both units together. Further information may be obtained by contacting Tremcar at www.tremcar.com or 1-800-363-2158 U.S. gave dairies $790 million The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that dairy farmers received $790 million in Coronavirus Financial Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) benefit thus far. Wisconsin dairy farmers received more than 20 percent of that assistance, coming in at $176 million. There were 4,025 approved applications for dairy assistance in Wisconsin, averaging $43,726 per farm. California had 441 dairy farmers with approved applications, totaling almost $92 million ($208,163 per farm). New York dairy farmers received $87.6 million, with 1,624 approved applicant receiving $53,940 per farm. USDA reports it has shelled out more than $7.6 billion in CFAP 2 total payments. A total of 443,126 farm (Dairy farmers continued on page 21) www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 19
TRANSPORTS CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE Ads run in both the printed version, digital version and as a separate listing on www.TankTransport.com Call 1-800-537-1320 / sales@tanktransport.com Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $150.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! All snapshot and classified ads run for one month. Advertise unlimited listings on www.TankTransport.com along with (2) two snapshot ads per month in the classified marketplace for only $320.00 per month. ASPHALT New Etnyre alum asphalt 7500 gal Air ride alum wheels. 1-800-826-5377. superiortank@yahoo.com. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. CHEMICAL 2021 Brenner 7,000 Gal. / 1 Comp. DOT 407 # 4508 In Stock, Ready to Go! Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com New Polar DOT 407 7000 gallon Air ride alum wheels. 1-800-826-5377. superiortank@yahoo.com. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. 2006 Bulk, 7000 gal, D/C, 316 S/S, DOT 407. Unit 4416, leaf spring susp, alum disc wheels. 1-800-826-5377. superiortank@yahoo.com. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. COMPRESSED GAS 2020 Dragon LP Trailer, 12,600 gallon, 250 psi, tri-axle air ride w/rear lift, self loading piping $139,000.00 jay@pedigreesales.net. 701-391-0624. PETROLEUM 2008 Brenner, 9,600 gallon, 3 comp. with manifold, air ride, new Blackmer w/hydraulics $39,900.00 jay@pedigreesales.net. 701-391-0624. 2005 Polar, 9,500 gallon, 4 comp, bottom loading, new Blackmer w/hydraulics $34,900.00 jay@pedigreesales.net. 701-391-0624. 2006 Polar DOT 406, 8,000 gallon, single compartment, overflow system, tandem axle, 22.5 wheels, fresh DOT. $19,900.00. Pedigree. jay@pedigreesales.net. 701-391-0624. PETROLEUM (4) 1996 Fruehauf 9500 Gallon 4 Compartment. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. sales@semotank.com. 2021 LBT 9200 X 1 DOT406 single compartment units available for immediate delivery, front lift axle and disc brake options available. Contacts: Steve Thayer 330-819-7111 or lbtinc@neo.rr.com; Rob Reusink 402-212-5293 or rreusink@lbt-inc.com. 2022 Heil 12,500 Gal. / 5 Comp. Petroleum Disc Brakes, Tri Axle, Manifold, Nose Line Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com (1) 2003 Polar 9,000 Gal. / 1 Comp. X-Ring 407 – In Stock Polished Barrel, Wheels & Toolbox! Air Ride, Aluminum Wheels, Double Taper In Test, Alum. Frame, Bottom Loading & V/R Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com PETROLEUM (1) 2020 LBT 9,500 Gal. / 3 Comp. Petroleum *DISCOUNTED PRICE* - In Stock Disc Brakes, Pump Line, Lots of Extra Options! Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com 2022 LBT 12,500 Gal. / 5 Comp. Petroleum Disc Brakes, Tri Axle, Manifold, Nose Line Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com 1999 Heil 9,550 Gal. / 5 Comp. Petroleum – In Stock Now Black & White Paint, Top Marker Lights - $29,500 Tri Tank Corp. Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com Full Inventory: www.tritank.com 1-2022 Heil 9500 4 compartment double taper all double heads, full hose tray, plenty of options. Call or email for full specs. Coming in February. 513-874-4880 Ext.410. wgowsell@tristatecin.com. Visit our website for our complete inventory www.tristatetrailer.com Tri-State Trailer Sales, Cincinnati, OH. 20 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I JANUARY 2021 www.TankTransport.com
PNEUMATIC 50 USED DRY BULK TANKS FOR SALE OR LEASE 2011 to 2016 year models Heil, Beall, LBT, Tremcar & Mac tanks available. Call Terry 385-234-6238 8-2022 Heil 1040L lightweight for cement. Call or email for full specs. 513-874-4880 Ext 410. wgowsell@tristatecin.com Visit our website for our complete inventory. www.tristatetrailer.com Tri-State Trailer Sales, Cincinnati, OH. For sale or for lease: 3 pneumatic Tremcar Drybulks (2017 & 2018), almost new, tandem, 1625 cu ft., available in Strasburg, Ohio. For more information call Melanie 1 800 363- 2158, dufresnem@tremcar.com Visit our web site for more available units. www.tremcar.com. TANK TRUCKS 2021 PETERBILT 337 w/ 3,400 Gal. Tank Loaded w/ Options! In Stock Now, Ready to Go!! Kurt Neidlinger Jr. (315) 558-1398 or Mark Richardson (315) 345-6113 tritanksales@tritank.com. Full Inventory: www.tritank.com Classifieds ..................... Page 20 & 21 Classifieds (food grade) ...... Page 19 Dixon ....................................... Page 12 E.D. Etnyre ............................ Page 12 Girard Equipment Inc. ......... Page 3 Heil Trailer .............................. Page 2 Imperial Industries ................ Page 6 LBT .......................................... Page 22 Midwest Meter ........................ Page 7 Polar Service Center ............. Page 9 PT Coupling ............................. Page 4 Poly-Coat .................................. Page 9 R.A. Ross .................................. Page 5 Regal ......................................... Page 6 Ridewell .................................... Page 4 RMC Engineeering ................ Page 8 Semi Service .......................... Page 23 Semo .......................................... Page 5 Southeastern Pneumatic ...... Page 8 Stephens Tank Products ..... Page 22 Subscription Form................ Page 13 Superior Tank .......................... Page 8 Transcourt ................................ Page 7 Tremcar .................................. Page 23 MAC LTT ......................... Back Cover Youngs Tank............................. Page 8 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS our annual meeting and exhibition is the best and safest way to bring our industry together.” The event originally was scheduled for March 8-11, in the same location. “If this year has taught us anything, it is the value of being nimble and flexible,” said Robert Braswell, executive director of the technology and maintenance council. “Based on conversations with council members and the allied community, there is strong support to meet in person next year, and we hope that this minor change will ensure that is possible. Council leadership will continue to closely monitor conditions in Florida and around the country and will make adjustments to our program as the situation warrants.” Registration for the council’s annual meeting and transportation technology exhibition is now open at https://tmc.trucking.org. (ATA exhibition continued from page 1) (Used trucks continued from page 1) (Dairy farmers continued from page 19) production shutdowns, supply chain issues, and slow production recovery continue to cause a shortage of used inventory.’’ This will keep pricing strong for the next several months, Giles said. “Conversations with OEMs and dealers indicate that supply will not catch up to demand until the third quarter,’’ Giles said. Supply is likely to begin to increase in the second quarter of 2021, but slowly, Giles said.. “This will put some downward pressure on used values, causing them to increase in depreciation slowly. In the third quarter, we expect to see a bit more downward pressure as more and more models enter the market,’’ Giles said. “Do not be afraid of the current high prices. We have seen similar increases in both retail and wholesale transactions. Buy what you need now as supply will continue to be tight for the majority of 2021.’’ (Sidelined drivers continued from page 17) of all driver out-of-service violations. That’s a lower percentage than 2019 year, when 2,784 drivers were put out of service, with hours of service at violations making up 37.2 percent. Despite the fact that the electronic logging device mandate came fully into effect between the 2019 and 2020 inspection blitzes, the percentage of false log violations was not drastically different: 14.7 percent in 2019 and 14 percent in 2020. During 2020 International Roadcheck, CVSA-certified inspectors primarily conducted the 37-step North American Standard Level I Inspection. However, the Level II Walk-Around Driver/ Vehicle Inspection, Level III Driver/Credential/Administrative Inspection and Level V Vehicle-Only Inspection were also acceptable. All told, CVSA last year conducted 26,451 Level I Inspections, 11,224 Level II Inspections, 11,364 Level III Inspections and 1,112 Level V Inspections. Vehicles without critical vehicle inspection item violations, after a Level I or Level V Inspection was completed, were eligible for a CVSA decal. Decals were applied to 9,303 power units, 3,662 trailers, and 123 passenger carrier vehicles, for a total of 13,088 decals issued throughout North America. applicants were approved for these payments. The average payment for all farms was $17,151 per farm. Iowa received the most total CFAP 2 payments, at nearly $777 million. The bulk of Iowa’s total came in acreage-based payments of just under $500 million. Iowa dairy farmers received just $26 million. Wisconsin received a total of $377 million in CFAP 2 payments, which means dairy payments made up 47 percent of that total. USDA is continuing to accept and process CFAP 2 applications. www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 21
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WE HAVE MULTIPLE FOOD GRADE TANKS IN STOCK TANKS FOR A LIFE TIME SINCE 1962 We Lease We sell We service > > MEET The Dream Team For All Your Tank Needs 1- 800 363-2158 TREMCAR.COM • FRANK SCHNABEL ANDY MULVEY ALEX LAFOREST PETE TURKALJ TOM GIOVANNI STEVE REITER SMOKY DORAMUS Three locations to better service you and see available tanks Untied Tank Trailer, Detroit, MI Stainless and Repair, Marshfield, WI Tremcar USA, Strasburg, OH For SALE ! These Units Are In Stock! Utah & Washington Dry Bulk Doubles Heil 7500 Gal Asphalt Heil 9500 Gal Petroleum Heil 11500 Quad Petroleum www.TankTransport.com JANUARY 2021 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 23
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