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(Natural gas truck sales continued on page 14) (FMCSA task force continued on page 14) Girard Equipment, a leading manufacturer of tank-truck equipment, has consolidated its operations at a new, 80,000-square-foot building on five acres in Vero Beach, Fla. The company main location had also been in Vero Beach, but had satellite operations in other nearby areas. Girard quickly grew out of that 40,000-square- foot facility before moving to this newest Vero Beach location. Girard Equipment has invested about $1 million on infrastructure, which includes administrative offices, a purpose-built investment casting foundry, machining center and assembly department. For more than 70 years, Girard Equipment has produced popular brand of pressure relief vents and magnetic vacuum breakers and various other useful products for the tank trailer industry. Products include DOT 407 relief valves and DOT407 magnetic vacuum breakers, MC 307 pressure relief vents and vacuum breakers. In addition, the company sells vapor recovery adapters, test boxes, manways, chemical unloading equipment, accessories, O-rings and gaskets, and AAR- approved tank-car pressure relief valves. The company operates multiple sales offices and plants in Florida, Texas and New Jersey. Girard Equipment was founded in 1952 by John L. Girard, grandfather of today’s company (Complaints of coercion continued on page 13) (Girard Equipment continued on page 11) The National Newspaper of the Liquid and Dry Bulk Transportation Industry Since 1986 COMING JUNE 2022 DRY BULK -2 Dry bulk products include a variety of raw and manufactured materials. Consistency of these products ranges from very fine material that flows similar to liquid, such as cement or flyash, to coarse material, such as sand require special equipment. www.linkedin.com/in/garyhightower www.twitter.com/tanktransporter www.facebook.com/transporttrader ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MAY 24TH www.TankTransport.com [email protected] 1-800-537-1320 Fax: 817-348-0289 MAY 2022 2022 PRODUCT SERVICE DIRECTORY AND BUYERS GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE AT: https://online.pubhtml5.com/cgnb/eqqq/#p=1 • WE ALSO HAVE A SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://tanktransport.com/directory/ INCLUDES TANK TRUCK MAINTENANCE FACILITIES • TANK CLEANING FACILITIES • TANK TRUCK BUYERS GUIDE • WASTE PUMPER VENDORS • SPECIAL FOCUS SECTION Regulators studying speed limiters Federal regulators plan to propose setting a truck speed limit using electronic engine devices in a proposed rule anticipated in 2023. The FMCSA is proposing that commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce with gross weights of 26,001 pounds or more be equipped with electronic engine control units (ECUs) to limit them “to a speed to be determined by the rule making and to maintain that ECU setting for the service life of the vehicle,” the notice said. FMCSA seeks task force members The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for industry representatives to serve on the new Truck Leasing Task Force, created by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to evaluate the impacts of commercial motor vehicle lease agreements. “The Truck Leasing Task Force represents one of the important actions the administration is taking to improve the trucking industry,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “America’s truck (Truck speed limits continued on page 14) The National Newspaper of the Liquid and Dry Bulk Transportation Industry www.TankTransport.com [email protected] 1-800-537-1320 Fax: 817-348-0289 www.twitter.com/tanktransporter www.facebook.com/transporttrader http://www.tanktransport-digital.com/tanktransport/2017_product_service_directory_and_buyers_guide Since 1986 AUGUST 2017 COMING IN SEPTEMBER ACIDS / CHEMICALS ADVERTISING DEADLINE: AUG 21st VIEW AND DOWNLOAD OUR 2017 PRODUCT SERVICE DIRECTORY AND BUYERS GUIDE\" PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Dallas, TX PERMIT No. 2874 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 1011 W. 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Sales rose for natural gas trucks For the first two months of this year, U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales rose 21 percent year-to-date against comparisons of the same time last year, according to a quarterly report released by ACT Research. The ACT Alternative Fuels Quarterly provides analysis and trends about alternative fuel and power adoption for the U.S. heavy and medium-duty commercial vehicle markets. The report details adoption considerations, such as fuel Girard expanding, consolidating in Florida

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president and chief executive Tim Girard. In the beginning, John L Girard manufactured rubber hose assemblies for the local tank market in and around Rahway, N.J. In 2003 after 38 years in the Rahway facility, the company moved to a new location in Linden, N.J., in the heart of the petrochemical industry in the Northeast. In 2009, Girard relocated the entire company to Florida. By then the company was developing castings along with other products. In addition to selling parts, Girard offers an extensive valve re-manufacture and refurbishment service. Most of that work takes place at the company’s service center in Laporte, Texas, near Houston. With 3,500-square-feet of repair space, technicians at that facility can rebuild and recondition all Girard-manufactured equipment. The center is located on Highway 146 north of LaPorte. For a long time, Girard focused its products on the petroleum and chemical industries. But because those industries routinely suffer downturns, the company saw a need to diversify into other areas, including the rail tank, IBC, tank container, vacuum tanks, and food- grade transport markets. The railroad industry is proving to be a rich territory for expansion, Girard said. The company is manufacturing pressure relief devices for major railroads, including CSX, GATX, Union Pacific and BNSF. Most notably tank car manufacturers such as Trinity Rail, Union Tank Car and Greenbrier have been working closely with Girard. In addition, Girard Equipment supplies valves to companies serving the railroad equipment leasing and repair industry such as GATX. “Our Teflon-Coated Pressure Relief Valves are one of our most popular products for railroad companies who transport corrosive ladings. At the same time, we create general-purpose valves for rail cars, so we have two lines of valves for the same industry – Teflon lined PRV’s for corrosive service, and non-lined PRV’s for general purpose usage,’’ Girard said. “Both styles are quickly becoming standards in the industry’’ Girard’s consolidation in Vero Beach is an effort to move a somewhat fragmented manufacturing process to one central The National Newspaper of the Liquid and Dry Bulk Transportation Industry Since 1986 Gary N. Hightower Publisher Of: 800-537-1320 Cell: 817-845-6301 [email protected] Jack Flanders Editor Cell: 817-476-6137 [email protected] Sherry Salmon Regional Sales Mgr. Cell: 817-690-5541 [email protected] Neal R. Hightower Publisher-TankTransport.com Internet Marketing 817-945-1305 [email protected] TANK TRANSPORT TRADER A GNH Enterprises, Inc. company 1011 W. 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presence in the transportation industry, partially because of its involvement in leading trade associations such as National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Tank Trailers Manufacturing Association and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Asked what it intends to accomplish over the next few years, Girard said the company plans to continue to manufacture diversified products needed around the world, particularly in the Americas, Asia and Europe and anywhere else Girard’s products are needed. “Girard Equipment is a company rooted in tradition and has an investment in innovation,’’ Girard said. “We are looking forward to the next five years and well beyond.’’ JIKOH MFG, INC. IS PROUD TO BE A MADE IN AMERICA COMPANY John Horst - GM Jikoh Mfg., Inc. On a bull at No Excuse Bull Riding in Lexington, NE JOHN HORST General Manager JIKOH Mfg., Inc. 8802 Washington Circle Omaha, NE 68127 USA P: 877-597-2854 F: 402-331-6238 E-mail: [email protected] Since its production in 2006, our JDG-105 sight glass has set the standard in excellence. Designed for use with Ethanol and Diesel fuels, the JDG-105 has been proven to be the toughest sight glass available for the petroleum market. THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST SIGHT GLASS 8802 WASHINGTON CIRCLE - OMAHA, NE. 68127 www.jikohmfg.com [email protected] PHONE: 877-597-2854 FAX: 402-331-6238 location, company officials said. “We were in a number of buildings, one 20-miles away from the foundry,’’ Girard said. “To streamline our process, we acquired a large industrial building in Vero Beach that contained plenty of land for expansion. The building itself is designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane and has 3 stages of backup power to ensure we stay functioning in adverse weather conditions and to keep up with the demand for our products right now and well into the future. Girard generates its own electric power at this facility from the casting process. “Investment casting requires a lot of natural gas,’’ Girard said. “The generator we installed will produce most of our power needs from the 5-inch gas line. The production of electricity is not derived from burning or combustion within the generator. The pressure in the gas line moves the pistons in the linear generator to produce ample amounts of electricity for our current and ever-growing demand.’’ An additional draw for the company was an international airport under construction directly across the street from the plant. Vero Beach Regional Airport will become Vero Beach International Airport by next spring when the US Customs facility is finished near the end of this year. Asked about the effects of the pandemic on his business, Girard said, “The pandemic hurt us a little bit. But when the pandemic began, our industry was starting to slow a bit anyway. However, we were not hurt as much as others because we own our own foundry and molds – a process that allows us to manufacture and store our own stainless steel used for our castings. Also, we tend to have long contracts with our customers.’’ Girard has always prioritized a manufacturing process that is both lean and technologically advanced, Girard said. “The introduction of highly sophisticated CNC machinery, capable of machining our valve components to exact tolerances with consistency, was a direct enhancement to our product line,’’ Girard said. “We will continue to invest in the most accurate manufacturing technologies, and this is a testament to our dedication to product superiority. After all, our name and reputation have become an industry standard in North America, and we are very proud of that.’’ Girard’s manufacturing process was recently featured in the segment “Chemical Tank Pressure Vents’’ on the Science Channel’s “How It’s Made” program. The show gives viewers an inside look at how everyday products are manufactured. Girard Equipment has a firm (Girard Equipment continued from page 11) “OUR TEFLON-COATED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES ARE ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR PRODUCTS FOR RAILROAD COMPANIES WHO TRANSPORT CORROSIVE LADINGS.’’ TIM GIRARD CHIEF EXECUTIVE 12 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I MAY 2022 www.TankTransport.com

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prices, fuel-charging infrastructure development, equipment prices, products and technological developments, and regulatory changes. Natural gas truck sales data and a forecast for new natural gas adoption are included. “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles as reported by the six major truck manufacturers, who account for about 60 percent of the heavy- duty natural gas market, were mixed in the December to February time period, with December and January experiencing strong year-over- year gains, but February lagging considerably,” said Steve Tam, vice president of ACT Research. “In the near term, December’s sales easily outshone January and February’s activity, which paled in comparison. Combined, sales in the three-month period extended and increased year-to-date gains meaningfully, a relatively new development.” Tam added: “Besides sales, the Alternative Fuels Quarterly analyzes the change in existing and planned alternative fuel/power infrastructure and equipment developments. We’re seeing an overall increase in electric charging stations, both existing and planned, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations, particularly those planned for the future. That said, we still see articles about natural gas use in transportation, as well as discussions about hydrogen fuel cells and investments, but the overwhelming amount of trade-industry headlines continue to focus on electric commercial vehicle development.” A 30-day period for public comments and data regarding the adjustment or reprogramming of ECUs will begin after the FMCSA notice is published in the Federal Register, which is expected this week. 1. Truck speeds on Biden administration radar The National Roadway Safety Strategy unveiled in January by the U.S. Department of Transportation cited speed as a significant factor in fatal crashes and the use of speed management to help reduce serious injuries and fatalities. The National Transportation Safety Board listed speed limiters on its Most Wanted list in 2021. The number of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes in which speed is listed as a contributing factor is unacceptable,” FMCSA said. “A carrier-based approach could provide the opportunity to compel fleets that are not currently using speed limiters to slow down their CMVs within a relatively short period.” Federal regulators considered both a carrier and truck manufacturer-based approach to speed limiters in 2016, when FMCSA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration jointly proposed a speed limiter rule. NHTSA had proposed a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) requiring each vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds – as manufactured and sold – to have its device set so as not to go over a specified speed and equipped with a way to read the truck’s current and two previous speed settings. FMCSA had proposed a similar complementary regulation, including the requirement that carriers maintain the devices for the life of the truck. The two agencies had planned an updated joint rule, according to an agenda posted earlier this year. But FMCSA changed course and will instead move on separate carrier- based speed limiter rule-making. “FMCSA believes that placing the requirement on motor carriers will ensure compliance with the rule and potentially avoid confusion on who is responsible,” according to the notice. “FMCSA will continue to consult with NHTSA during the development of this rule. If necessary, NHTSA will evaluate the need for additional regulatory actions concerning CMV manufacturer requirements to address issues raised during implementation that are beyond the scope of FMCSA’s authority.” Comments to the 2016 joint proposal revealed that ECUs have been installed in most heavy trucks since 1999, with some manufacturers continuing to install mechanical (as opposed to electronic) controls through 2003. “Based on this background, it is likely the required means of achieving compliance with a speed limiter requirement would be to use the ECU to govern the speed of the vehicle rather than installing a mechanical means of doing so,” the April notice said. FMCSA plans to use the comments submitted to its notice of intent, including responses to a list of 12 questions, to inform the SNPRM. 2. Industry mixed on FMCSA plan Chris Spear, president ot American Trucking Associations, said he welcomes the FMCSA’s updated plan for a speed limiter rule. “We intend to thoroughly review FMCSA’s proposal, and we look forward to working with the agency to shape a final rule that is consistent with our policy supporting the use of speed limiters in conjunction with numerous other safety technologies,” Spear said. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association opposes mandating speed limiters, however, contending it would lead to increased interactions between trucks and passenger cars, thereby decreasing safety. Biden selects woman to lead FMCSA President Biden wants to make Robin Hutcheson leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administation (FMCSA), the White House announced April 6. Hutcheson, the current deputy administrator, has served as the acting chief of the trucking industry regulator since January. A former Minneapolis director of public works, Hutcheson was instrumental in Biden’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – which Biden signed into law in November – while serving as a deputy assistant transportation secretary, according to the White House. She is FMCSA’s fourth consecutive acting administrator. Biden’s previous nominee and acting FMCSA administrator, drivers need and deserve fair leasing agreements, and this work will help ensure that leasing is above board.” Working with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Labor, the task force also is part of the White House’s long- term Trucking Action Plan, which wants the government to discuss best practices for future commercial vehicle lease agreements. The agency wants the group to include up to 10 people representing labor organizations, motor carriers, consumer protection groups, legal professionals, owner-operators, and other relevant businesses. FMCSA said it encourages “diverse, nontraditional representatives, especially women and people of color, to apply to serve on the task force.” More details on qualifications and how to apply can be found at the FMCSA website. The application period is open through May 6. “The task force will be instrumental in expanding our understanding of the financial impacts of truck leasing and will reinforce our commitment to quality of life and safety for professional truck drivers,” said Robin Hutcheson, FMCSA’s acting administrator, who was nominated April 6 to be the agency’s permanent chief. “We ask those who are interested in joining to reach out so we can better support CMV drivers together.” According to FMCSA, the Truck Leasing Task Force will cover various areas related to truck leasing arrangements, including: • Exploring predatory truck leasing arrangements in coordination with the Labor Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. • Evaluating common truck lease agreements and their terms, identifying and reviewing those that are potentially inequitable in the motor carrier industry. • Reviewing agreements available to drayage drivers at ports. • Studying the impact of truck leasing agreements on the net compensation of commercial motor vehicle drivers. • Examining truck leasing arrangements and financing arrangements among motor carriers, entry-level drivers, (Natural gas truck sales continued from page 1) (Truck speed limits continued from page 1) (FMCSA task force continued from page 1) (FMCSA leader continued on page 21) (Joint oil venture continued on page 19) (FMCSA task force continued on page 19) 2 firms launch joint oil venture W&T Offshore Inc. said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea National Oil Corp. to jointly pursue various opportunities in upstream oil and gas ventures. This non-binding memorandum allows both parties to collectively explore potential collaboration as it relates to technical and operational aspects of upstream oil and gas development. Tracy W. Krohn, chairman and chief executive of W&T, said: “We are pleased to announce this strategic agreement with Korea National Oil Corp. that will allow both companies the chance to jointly consider attractive opportunities that can be made even more 14 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I MAY 2022 www.TankTransport.com

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Frain has more than 30 years of professional driving experience and has served as tank-truck driver for Highway Transport, a leader in bulk chemical transportation, for seven years. He has more than 2 million accident-free miles. “Tom represents all of the drivers and team members of Highway Transport – and he represents the best of us,” said Highway Transport chief executive Marshall Franklin said. “Tom works to contribute his time, insight, expertise and enthusiasm to help us serve our customers better, to make our company stronger, to make the industry better and to make the roadways safer. We are not surprised, but we are elated and proud of this recognition, and the Highway Transport family congratulates Tom on this well-deserved honor.” Frain is the eighth person to win the tank truck sector’s top driver honor. The Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary tank-truck company driver or independent contractor who serves the industry with the most reliable and safe transportation of liquid and dry bulk commodities. The winner represents the best the tank truck industry has to offer with a demonstrated record of safety and a tireless involvement in community and charity organizations. “Congratulations to Thomas Frain,” NTTC President and Chief Executive Ryan Streblow said. “This year’s contest was especially competitive with dozens of drivers from across the United States and Canada in the running. Thomas Frain set himself apart – not only with an impressive two million accident-free miles in his career, but his dedication to family and community as well. With Great West Casualty Co.’s continued support, we’re honored to showcase the incredible safety record and professionalism displayed by Thomas Frain.” As the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year, Frain becomes the face of driver safety in the tank truck industry, according to NTTC. He will attend NTTC events to speak on the importance and value of safety and will serve as a spokesperson for the association, “offering the perspective of the drivers whose hard work is the backbone of the industry.’’ Steven Hittinger, manager of Highway Transport Service Center, wrote about Frain in a recommendation: “He has served as a driver trainer at the Knoxville terminal for the past four years. During that time, he has demonstrated great leadership traits. He works closely with the safety department to develop training videos and serves as instructor and mentor for new drivers in hands-on training classes. Tom is always willing to contribute to any effort that improves the safety of our operations and benefits the company, fellow employees and the motoring public.” Frain lives in Knoxville, where Highway Transport is headquartered, and where he also volunteers with Boy Scouts of America, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Little League USA Softball and other organizations. He is a first- generation truck driver. During the NTTC award presentation, it was said about Frain that his goal is to inspire someone, even just one person, and to help that person succeed and rise to the top: “Tom wants to be that third person in the relay, the individual who hands the baton to the fastest person on the track who gets the honor and wins the gold. Tom is not looking for the fame and the glory. He knows the success he has had in life has come from watching those he has helped succeed.” www.TankTransport.com MAY 2022 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 15

Upon receiving the award, Frain recognized and thanked NTTC; his fellow finalists and their families; his wife, Carol; the Watkins family who owns and operates Highway Transport; Marshall Franklin; Highway Transport service center manager Steven Hittinger; vice president of safety and quality Rick Lusby; and all of the Highway Transport team. “Thank you for this distinct honor,” Frain said. “This has been 30 years in the making, with the last seven being the most rewarding as a tank-truck driver. There are too many people to thank, but first and foremost, many years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a medallion with angel wings, and on the medallion, it says: ‘Never driver faster that your guardian angel can fly.’ ” Highway Transport also will be recognized to help celebrate Frain’s accomplishments, being permitted to showcase the traveling William A. Usher, Sr. trophy until the next contest cycle. The NTTC Tank Truck Driver of the Year trophy’s official name pays homage to Usher, from Usher Transport Inc., for his extensive career in and service to the tank-truck industry. Usher was active in NTTC for more than 40 years. Frain’s recognition comes on the heels of Highway Transport announcing that the company has achieved a record number of professional drivers on staff thanks to the company’s recent and continued efforts to celebrate, support and reward its elite team of tanker-truck drivers. The company is achieving its 2022 goals for driver count, through both recruiting and retention, by enhancing Highway Transport programs that support individual drivers, owner-operators and the entire team across its 17 U.S. service centers. “Highway Transport supports drivers in ways that make their daily lives easier and better, through its CARE program (Communicate, Appreciate, Respect, Evaluate); focus on safety; investment in best-inclass facilities and equipment; efforts to give drivers more flexible home time; redesign of the owner- operator program to help these drivers achieve success as entrepreneurs; investment in technology upgrades that support drivers; robust benefits package; substantial pay increase in 2022 of up to 20 percent for drivers, depending on their experience and location; and much more,’’ according to the company. “Thanks in great part to the diligence and safety record of its drivers, including Frain, Highway Transport earned the Responsible Care® Partner of the Year Award from the American Chemistry Council in 2019, 2021 and 2022.’’ Highway Transport also has received recognition as a “Top 20 Company” for women by Women In Trucking. NTTC is a trade association representing more than 500 companies that specialize in transporting bulk or related services throughout North America. The tank truck industry generates roughly 5.1 percent of all truck freight revenue, but that represents 30 percent of all truck freight in terms of tonnage due to the heavy nature of the liquid bulk products handled. Highway Transport Highway Transport is a Knoxville-based company in business since 1948 providing bulk transportation of specialty chemicals. The tanker fleet operates from 17 service centers in major chemical manufacturing areas across the U.S. with a fleet of more than400 tanker tractor trailers. Highway Transport has service centers in the following U.S. markets: Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tenn.; Chicago, Ill.; Detroit, Mich; Charlotte, N.C.; McDonough, Ga.; Bridgeport, N.J.; Pittsburgh, Pa. and Philadelphia, Pa; Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio; Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, La., and Houston, Dallas, Freeport and Garland, Texas. Tips for effective waste pumping Every day pumper operators pull hoses, connect fittings and pump tanks. Handling hoses and fittings quickly become second nature to the operator. These tools they use each day are the factors that make each pumping job a joy or a headache. Here are some considerations to make these daily tasks run more smoothly. The position of the hose hooks on a tank will make a big difference in the ergonomics of the daily routine. Tank manufacturers set up their trucks differently with some tanks having very high hooks. Operators may consider having the hooks lowered to make handling hoses more ergonomically friendly. This will also decrease time at the job site and offer a safer environment for the operator and other employees. Cleanliness of hoses is an important consideration. Cleaning hoses at every job site usually only involves a fresh water tank on the truck or a borrowed garden hose from a customer. Clean hoses are easier to handle and will prevent waste leakage from site to site. Camlock fittings should also be cleaned to allow for proper function and ease of attachment. Camlock fittings will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. The stiff hoses usually make this a challenge and demand a lot of effort. There are various ideas for the best way to put on a new fitting – some of which can be very dangerous. The right hose clamping mechanism can force a new fitting on with ease. Tools like this can take a lot of frustration out of these common duties. Pumpers should make sure to replace their hoses and fittings when they begin to show signs of wear. High- pressure equipment cannot be trusted when it is worn out and will place operators in unnecessary danger. There are a variety of options when shopping for new hoses and fittings. Stainless steel fittings are more expensive up front but will last longer and need to be replaced less frequently. To sum it up, operators should handle their hoses and fittings often enough to consider small ways to make their day run more smoothly. Ergonomics, safety and efficiency will all pay off in the long run. U.S. Steel opening Arkansas plant United States Steel Corp. broke ground in Osceola, Ark., on the company’s next-generation steel mill. The $3 billion steel-making facility will be the most advanced in North America and largest private project in the history of Arkansas, the company said in a release. “Several years ago, we embarked on a transformative vision for U. S. Steel,” said David Burritt, president and chief executive of U. S. Steel. “This facility is engineered to bring together the most advanced technology, to create the steel mill of the future that delivers profitable sustainable solutions for our customers.’’ The plant will be adjacent to U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel. Together, the two facilities will be known as Big River Steel Works. The new plant is expected to bring 900 plant jobs to the area, along with thousands of construction jobs, according to U.S. Steel. “Last month, we announced that U. S. Steel would build a new state- of-the-art mill in Osceola,” Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said. “We are excited to break ground on the project. Once it is finished, it will be the largest single project investment in the state’s history. This is a great opportunity for Arkansas.” The steel production facility is expected to feature two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) with 3 million tons per year of advanced steel- making capability, a “state-of-the-art endless casting and rolling line, and advanced finishing capabilities.’’ “It is with great pride that we break ground on U. S. Steel’s latest endeavor in Arkansas,” Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston said. “Once this mill reaches full production, Mississippi County will be the largest steel-producing county in the nation.’’ Project completion and full operation is anticipated by 2024. Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED certified. Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corp. is a leading steel producer. The company serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries. The company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steel-making capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., with operations across the United States and in Central Europe. “IT IS WITH GREAT PRIDE THAT WE BREAK GROUND ON U.S. STEEL’S LATEST ENDEAVOR IN ARKANSAS, ONCE THIS MILL REACHES FULL PRODUCTION, MISSISSIPPI COUNTY WILL BE THE LARGEST STEEL-PRODUCING COUNTY IN THE NATION.’’ MIKE PRESTON ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF COMMERCE 16 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I MAY 2022 www.TankTransport.com

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NEW PRODUCTS – MANUFACTURING – INDUSTRY NEWS Highway Transport wins safety award In back-to-back years and for the third time overall, Highway Transport has earned the Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award, which the American Chemistry Council (ACC) presented during its Responsible Care and Sustainability Conference in March. Responsible Care is the chemical manufacturing industry’s environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative. The 2022 Partner of the Year Award recognizes ACC partners with superb performance and safety records in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and sales and marketing of chemicals. “To be recognized as Responsible Care Partner of the Year three times in four years is an honor and reflects the level of commitment displayed by our family of employees and drivers,” said Rick Lusby, Highway Transport’s vice president of safety. “Being a leading example of safety in an industry where responsibility matters is an emphasis for Highway Transport. As we continue to grow and expand our services and solutions, safety always will be our foundation.” Knoxville, Tenn.-based Highway Transport, which provides bulk transportation of specialty chemicals, became a Responsible Care® Partner in 2005 and was recognized as Partner of the Year in 2019. The company was named Partner of the Year again in 2021 and once again in 2022, the first time Highway Transport has been named in consecutive years. “We are committed to safety, and our employees and drivers have worked hard to achieve this milestone for the second year in a row,” Lusby said. “Our entire Highway Transport family celebrates this important achievement.” For more than 30 years, Responsible Care ACC Partner companies have significantly enhanced their performance and improved the health and safety of their employees, the communities in which they operate and the environment as a whole. Responsible Care is a global initiative that began in Canada in 1984, was enacted by the U.S. chemical industry in 1988. Today it is practiced in 68 economies around the world. Founded in 1948, Highway Transport provides bulk transportation of specialty chemicals. The tanker fleet operates from 18 service centers in major chemical manufacturing areas across the U.S. with a fleet of more than 400 tanker trailers. Further information may be obtained at www. highwaytransport.com. MAC Trailer acquires Bullet MAC Trailer Enterprises recently expanded its aluminum dump trailer product line with the purchase of Bullet Trailer. This facility now is formally MAC Bullet Manufacturing, currently located at 410 Factory Road in Sunnyside, Wash. The $2 million expansion includes 3.92 acres, an almost 25,000-square-foot leased facility and office space, all necessary equipment, and the registered trademark (No. 1,622,364) for Bullet Trailer. “This expansion is a crucial move toward continued growth in the western region,” said Bill McKenzie, president of sales for MAC Trailer Enterprises. “The Bullet (Bullet Trailer) will complement our already diversified dump trailer applications. We have added production facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Montana, and now Washington to continuously reduce transportation costs and effectively support our western dealers.” MAC Trailer was founded in 1992 by Michael A. Conny when he started a one-man operation repairing wrecked trailers in a single-bay garage. MAC Trailer has since grown to manufacture custom trailers including dump, flatbed and transfer trailers; straight truck bodies; dry bulk pneumatic tanks; as well as liquid tank trailers. MAC Trailer now encompasses more than 1.5 million square feet of facilities, on campuses totaling almost 600 acres. The MAC Bullet also has a lengthy history dating back more than 40 years when it was first created in Billings, Mont. “This aluminum bottom dump trailer has been a trusted product in the industry and MAC Trailer will continue to maintain the same quality, efficiency, and performance Bullet customers have come to know and respect since the 70s,” said Jeff Sheen, director of operations at MAC Trailer Enterprises. MAC Trailer plans to maintain manufacturing in Sunnyside, with immediate intentions of expanding production in the coming months at their Haslet, Texas facility. MAC Trailer Enterprises consists of 11 total production facilities and is consistently bringing new employment opportunities across the seven states in which it operates, the company said. The enterprise includes MAC Trailer, MAC LTT and Beall Manufacturing. “All MAC Trailer Enterprise companies and facilities are actively hiring for full-time positions with exceptional benefits,” said Dennis Postiy, corporate vice president of MAC Trailer Enterprises. “It has been said time and time again, we build great products because of great people. We encourage anyone located in the seven states we encompass to join the nation’s leading manufacturer of trailers and become one of the greats. We believe great people deserve great pay and great benefits, so we offer nothing less. Our new location in Sunnyside, Wash., intends to add five to seven additional employees to keep up with the increasing industry demand, so we encourage our local community members to apply.” Wabash sales rose in first quarter Wabash announced it had net sales for the first quarter of $546.8 million, an increase of 39.5 percent versus the first quarter of last year. Consolidated gross profit was $58.1 million, or 10.6 percent of sales. Operating income was $20.1 million, or 3.7-percent of sales during the quarter, the company said. Diluted earnings per share was $0.24, exceeding the Company’s prior quarterly outlook. Total company backlog as of March 31 was about $2.3 billion, an increase of $800 million compared to the same quarter last year. Wabash’s backlog represents a first quarter record and exceeds the prior first-quarter high by 42 percent. “Evidenced by record first-quarter backlog, demand across our portfolio of solutions remains strong,” said Brent Yeagy, president and chief executive officer. “With our customer base and supply chain both overwhelmingly levered to the United States, we are largely insulated from international volatility and fortunately situated to benefit from improving labor market trends and new and existing customers that are utilizing trailers in new and interesting ways.” For the full year ending Dec. 31, 2022, the company increased its outlook for revenue by $200 million to $2.5 billion. “While our prospects for 2022 are bright, I am most enthusiastic about the increasing rate of change I see within the development of sustainable, customer-centric products and services throughout our portfolio. These are some of the solutions that will chart the course of our strategic growth over the next decade.” Based in Lafayette Ind., Wabash designs, manufactures and services a diverse range of products, including dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products. Rick Lusby Rand McNally acquires Fleetsu Rand McNally, in a move to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space, has acquired Australia-based Fleetsu and its flexible platform, according to a joint announcement. The transaction combines Rand McNally’s fleet business with Fleetsu’s platform, data and analytics capabilities to create a global enterprise that will bring innovative solutions to vehicle fleets worldwide, the companies said. The new combined Rand McNally helps fleet operators maximize business productivity through access to real-time, on-the-road data –providing insights to solve challenges such as driver location and safety, engine performance, and vehicle efficiency (fossil and electric), they said. Fleetsu was just a seven-year-old company but had secured a number of global truck and automotive manufacturing contracts, including Toyota Motor Corp. of Australia as its platform. It was viewed as a leading vehicle and truck solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as fleets. “Rand McNally is committed to delivering innovative products and services that improve fleet and driver efficiency, safety and security,” said Aaron Dannenbring, chief executive of Rand McNally. “Fleetsu takes our existing expertise to the next level as we now offer the industry’s best connected fleet platform complementing our already robust hardware, navigation, logistics, and publishing businesses. The combination of Rand McNally and Fleetsu creates a world-class connected-vehicle powerhouse.” According to Allied Market Research, the global fleet management market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with forecasts predicting the industry will double by 2030, reaching $52.5 billion in value. “The acquisition of Fleetsu is an exciting step in Rand McNally’s transformation of its fleet and navigation product offerings,” said Joseph Roark, Teleo Capital operating partner and Rand McNally’s chairman. “Fleetsu’s cutting-edge platform, analytics and data capabilities will allow Rand McNally to offer a connected vehicle solution across the full fleet supply chain. “The acquisition further expands Rand McNally’s footprint as a global provider to long-haul and local fleets, field service companies, government, auto and truck manufacturers (both fuel and EV platforms) and vehicle rental fleets.” “WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFETY, AND OUR EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS HAVE WORKED HARD TO ACHIEVE THIS MILESTONE FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW. OUR ENTIRE HIGHWAY TRANSPORT FAMILY CELEBRATES THIS IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENT.” RICK LUSBY HIGHWAY TRANSPORT’S VICE PRESIDENT OF SAFETY 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I MAY 2022 www.TankTransport.com

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(Complaints of coercion continued from page 13) During the hearing, Malinowski raised concerns on how coercion of drivers by management – particularly when drivers are pressured by dispatchers to stay on the road without enough rest – contributes to the difficulty trucking companies are having trying to fill cab seats. “There are many reasons for the driver shortage – high turnover, low pay,” Malinowski told National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy. “Treatment of drivers by management is one of the reasons that doesn’t get enough attention – specifically demands put on some of them to continue to drive when they’re too tired to drive safely.” To illustrate his point, Malinowski replayed part of a recent episode of comedian John Oliver’s HBO show “Last Week Tonight” on conditions affecting truck drivers showing a dispatcher threatening to dock a driver’s pay if he failed to deliver a load – after the driver told him he was unsafe to drive because he was tired and needed rest. While the video in the segment replayed by Malinowski was made in 2014, the data from the FMCSA is evidence that the problem has only grown since then. “That’s one anecdote, but we know that NTSB has looked back at a sample of its major investigations across various modes of transportation and found that a full 20 percent of them identified fatigue as a major contributing factor to accidents,” Malinowski said. 2. Deadly consequences In response, Homendy acknowledged that fatigue among commercial truck drivers has been an NTSB safety concern that needs to be addressed. “We do have recommendations on hours of service and electronic logbooks,” she said. “We always look at hours of service as part of any investigation and have found significant concerns regarding scheduling and the impact of that scheduling on commercial drivers.” While reducing fatigue-related accidents in the trucking industry and other transportation modes has been featured frequently on NTSB’s “Most Wanted” list of safety concerns since the list was started in 1990, it did not make the most recent list published in April 2021. But coercion and its effect on exacerbating fatigue “is definitely still a problem,” said Thomas Corsi, academic director for supply chain management at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. 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According to the White House, she coordinated its COVID-19 response and recovery. Her work on the infrastructure law focused on the new Safe Streets and Roads For All program. American Trucking Associations leader Chris Spear, issued a statement calling for Hutcheson’s “swift confirmation by the Senate.’’ Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, noted Hutchesone has already “demonstrated a genuine appreciation for the work of our members and an eagerness to help address some of the issues that are most important to them.” Spencer encouraged the Senate to confirm her as FMCSA’s administrator. Before coming to Washington, Hutcheson was public works director in Minneapolis, Minn., overseeing a staff of 1,100 people across nine divisions that included fleet management, drinking water, surface waters and sewers, solid waste, and recycling. She also was a transportation director in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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