Bulk Transporter - June 2025

2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Page 26

Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry

Redemption ARC STS leasing and repair flourishes outside Houston Page 12

Florida Rock president completes final mission Page 17

Tank Summit unites fleets, vendors Page 22

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Contents June 2025

Cover Story

12 Redemption arc Fueled by Cody Fulghum’s desire to further his family’s CV legacy, STS leasing and repair is flourishing on Houston’s east side

17 One last job Sandlin preps for new adventures after guiding the successful integration of two leading fuel haulers

22 Solutions symphony

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Features

Special Section

Fleets, vendors gather at Kraft’s La Porte facility for the latest updates on tank trailer equipment and technology

26 Tank Repair Directory The 40th edition of this comprehensive listing of tank truck, trailer repair facilities is updated for 2025

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Departments 4 Online

41 Convention Calendar

6 Editorial

41 Advertisers Index

8 Industry News

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No problem: Repair issue coalesces nicely I call an expert when I have a question. With our annual Cargo Tank Repair Directory in hand, you can do the same.

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That’s what happened here when industry veteran Ray Watson, general manager at Stainless Tank Specialist, told me about the meteoric rise of his boss’s tank repair and leasing enterprises in the Dallas and Houston areas while I was still searching for relevant content. And after learning more about owner Cody Fulghum, I knew I’d found the perfect cover story (page 12) for this year’s Cargo Tank Repair Directory issue. But our conversations also raised a few questions for me, namely: Why are spinner heads falling into internal tank trailer valves, are high-pressure MC-331 cargo tanks more challenging to repair and maintain than DOT 407 chemical tanks, and what about DOT 412 fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks?

Since I don’t love unresolved issues, I reached out to a team of experts from A-One Chemicals & Equipment, Exosent Engineering, and Kraft Tank Corporation for answers to these queries. Here’s what they said: 1. Spinners in valves: The head in question here (page 16) is used for pre-solve or passivation, according to A-One’s Ed Wickham. It’s threaded or cam-locked onto a post, or simply attached to a hose, so it can easily come off if improperly secured, causing problems for tank owners and washes.

The heads aren’t cheap, or quickly replaced, and cleaning facilities often have only one; and repairs or parts replacements are costly when they end up lodged in valves.

Perhaps the technician didn’t notice or was afraid to speak up. Either way, the damage is done.

2. MC-331 care: Pressure vessel maintenance isn’t as daunting as you might believe, Exosent’s Uv Doron opined. In addition to regular DOT inspections, these tanks do require regular hydrotesting and magnetic particle inspections. But they are not as prone to pitting as 407s, and they’re built to withstand extreme pressures, so they last for decades—up to 60 years in some cases. Additionally, Exosent’s designs boast a 33% lower center of gravity than competing tanks, so they’re less likely to roll over and incur costly repairs, or penalties up to $300,000.

3. FRP upkeep: FRPs are no more difficult to inspect or repair than lined stainless steel tankers, Kraft’s Brian Pursley maintained. FRP failures can lead to exorbitant repair costs, up to $40,000 in some cases, but so can failures in rubber liners.

Additionally, FRPs are easier to wash out, typically requiring only ambient-temperature water—no steam or cleaning solutions—and Kraft’s new seamless Omni Tankers eliminate relining, etching, clumping, and virtually all corrosion in a lightweight, highly durable “armored-thermoplastic” package.

I don’t know about you, but I feel better now. I’m also certain any fleet manager who’s pondering unexplained damages or equipment diversification has far more nuanced questions they’d like to ask an expert. Well, now they can. The 40th edition of our tank repair directory—painstakingly updated by our longtime listings expert, Maria Singletary—includes nine pages bursting with nearly 250 tank service providers located across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, replete with all the information you’ll need to access an authority.

And if, for some reason, that doesn’t work, let me know. There’s nothing I love more than helping readers solve problems. Because bringing together leading carriers and vendors is all part of the plan at Bulk Transporter. BT

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Kenan Advantage acquires MC Tank Transport The Kenan Advantage Group recently acquired M.C. Tank Transport, a diversified transportation company specializing in the delivery of liquid bulk chemicals in tankers and ISO containers.

The West Chester, Ohio-based company operates from eight terminal locations and three ISO container depots throughout the Southeast and Midwest, U.S., delivering and storing caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and other specialty chemicals, KAG reported.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“This acquisition marks a key milestone in KAG’s continued growth and solidifies our commitment to delivering innovative, specialized solutions to our chemical customers,” KAG CEO Charlie DeLacey said in a news release. “By combining the strengths of M.C. Tank with our existing fleet and network, we are enhancing our capabilities to offer not only premier chemical transportation but also ISO container storage, transport,

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and related services to meet the evolving demands of our customers’ supply chains.”

As part of the deal, KAG will welcome approximately 175 professional drivers and 70 operational and administrative members to its team while also growing its fleet by 100 tractors and 500 trailers and chassis. M.C. Tank’s ISO depots also provide container services, including storage, steaming, washing, and maintenance.

“KAG is the perfect partner to provide M.C. Tank with the resources and know-how to expand our footprint, capabilities, technology, and services,” said Michael Anderson, M.C. Tank president.

“We are far from done implementing our vision and accomplishing the goals we have set for our organization.

“We are tremendously excited for the opportunity to join the KAG team.”

Grammer secures Responsible Care Partner status The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently certified Grammer Logistics as a Responsible Care Partner.

The ACC program extends Responsible Care’s ethic of safety and sustainability to organizations in the chemical supply chain, including logistics, transportation, and distribution. Partners adhere to the same Responsible Care commitments as manufacturing members. The voluntary certification program recognizes industry leaders focused on safety, transparency, and sustainability in the chemical and bulk goods industry. Certified companies meet and exceed the highest standards of environmental, health, safety, and security (EHS&S) performance in the marketplace. Audits and regular assessments ensure compliance

with the Responsible Care Partner Program throughout partner organizations.

“We are proud to be recognized as a Responsible Care certified partner,” Grammer CEO Scott Dobak said in a news release. “This achievement is a testament to Grammer’s culture of excellence in the services and safety we consistently deliver to the marketplace. The disciplines of the program will continue to enhance our operations, enhancing safety, sustainability, and service quality.

“This milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to being a trusted transportation partner to our customers.”

Responsible Care Partners include logistics management companies, terminal operators, equipment suppliers, distributors,

rail carriers, service providers, warehousing companies, and tank truck carriers, who make up the largest group in the program with 45 certified Partners.

“American Chemistry Council commends Grammer Logistics on recently obtaining certification to the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS),” said Dan Roczniak, Responsible Care senior director.

“Grammer Logistics was able to complete this process on an accelerated schedule, demonstrating its commitment to environmental, health, safety, and security excellence.

“ACC looks forward to continued contributions by Grammer Logistics to the success of its Responsible Care Partner Program.”

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Dupré partners with New York investment firm Dupré Logistics recently partnered with New York-based investment firm Stonepeak, which specializes in infrastructure and real assets, and named Chris Sower interim CEO, replacing Mike Weindel.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dupré provides energy distribution services, onsite and private fleet services, and strategic capacity brokerage services to a diverse group of blue-chip customers throughout the United States. The company, headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, has an extensive presence on the Gulf Coast and widespread coverage across the rest of the country. Today, Dupré maintains a fleet of more than 700 trucks and 1,000 professional drivers, and partners with more than 16,000 preferred carriers.

“Stonepeak’s partnership with Dupré represents an exciting new chapter for the company, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work our team has done to get us to this point,” Reggie Dupré, Dupré founder, said in a news release. “I would like to thank Mike for his contributions along Dupré’s journey to date, and I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

“What started as a two-truck operation has now become a sophisticated, multi-segment business. We are now ushering in a new era at Dupré with new

leadership, and with change comes opportunity. With Stonepeak’s extensive supply chain expertise and experience with similar transportation and logistics businesses, we’ll have an expanded toolkit at our disposal to be able to even better deliver for our customers.

“The Dupré family will continue to be stockholders in the company and I am confident in our path forward with Stonepeak, and enthusiastic about what this transaction means for Dupré.”

Reggie Dupré started the company in 1980 as a family-owned gasoline hauler with 10 employees. The company added chemical hauling in 1985 and acquired a dry freight carrier in 1986.

“Over the last 40 years, Dupré has established an impressive footprint, becoming an integral part of the supply chain in the Sun Belt. Their continued quality and delivery of mission-critical services has resulted in a loyal customer base and an established position as a regional industry leader,” said Graham Brown, Stonepeak managing director. “We believe that Dupré will be a great complement to our growing transportation and logistics portfolio and look forward to working hand-in-hand with Reggie, Chris, and the Dupré team to take the company to the next level.”

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Sower brings over 25 years of experience in supply chain logistics and has served in leadership positions at companies similar to Dupré that are essential to the movement of goods in the United States, including Airgas, where he served as vice president of supply chain, distribution, and logistics.

Sower most recently served as chief operating officer at Rinchem.

“I am excited to be joining Dupré at this pivotal time in its history,” he said. “I have the utmost respect for Reggie and the talented team at Dupré—they have built an incredible business from the ground up. I look forward to working closely with them and Stonepeak to lead the company into its next phase of growth.”

Trimac tests Storyboard’s hands-free system Trimac Transportation recently completed a six-week pilot program testing handsfree communication technology aimed at enhancing driver safety and operational efficiency.

Conducted in Fairburn, Georgia, the pilot evaluated Storyboard Chat’s voice-activated messaging application that enables drivers and dispatchers to communicate without manual device interaction. The pilot involved 15 drivers using the technology to send and receive text messages via voice commands.

This hands-free solution eliminates the need for manual device interaction, enhancing real-time communication, route adjustments, updated arrival times, and responses to unexpected conditions—all without drivers taking their eyes off the road.

Trimac’s team of professional drivers in the pilot program found benefit in the tool, the carrier reported. “I like that you can communicate without texting or pulling over—it’s just safer than a phone call,” Trimac driver Shelton Davison said in a news release. Billy McDonald, another company driver, echoed the sentiment. “You’re not taking your eyes off the road,” McDonald said. “You are staying focused. In my opinion, it’s just a lot safer doing it this way.”

Dispatchers also reported improved communication efficiency. “Using the software has been fantastic because it allows me to communicate with drivers while they are in their cabs, eliminating concerns about their safety during those interactions,” Braxton Johnson said. “It has also improved

communication with some of my less techsavvy drivers, enabling me to quickly relay important information to them.”

The technology requires no additional hardware or software and integrates with in-cab electronic logging devices installed across Trimac’s fleet. Trimac approved a phased rollout of the technology, beginning with regional implementation before expanding to the local level.

“Partnering with Trimac was a great opportunity to support their goals around safety and efficiency,” said J.P. Gooderham, Storyboard founder and CEO. “At Storyboard, we’ve worked hard to build a platform that feels natural for drivers to use and genuinely helpful for dispatchers managing the day-to-day.”

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INDUSTRY NEWS Heniff recognizes 2025-26 scholarship winners Heniff Transportation Systems recently revealed the recipients of its scholarship awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

The carrier established its scholarship program in 2018 to offer tuition assistance to children of the Heniff Companies’ employees for continuing education in college or at a vocational school. To date, the program has awarded $433,000 in scholarships to 65 people.

“Congratulations to this year’s group of scholars,” Bob Heniff, Heniff founder and CEO, said in a news release. “As this program matures, it’s very gratifying for the whole organization to see the scope of the scholarships that help so many students pursue their studies at some of the best universities in the country.”

Heniff scholarship winners are selected based on varied criteria that include academic performance, participation and

This year’s Heniff scholarship program recipients include:

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leadership in school and community activities, work experience, and noteworthy personal or family circumstances. Recipients will be able to apply tuition assistance toward study at accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities, or vocational/technical schools. The scholarships are renewable throughout the recipients’ collegiate tenure.

The program is managed by Scholarship America, a non-profit organization that helps students fulfill their college dreams.

The organization works with partners like the Heniff family of companies to lower barriers to a college education and give students the support needed to succeed.

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Bulkmatic wins ATA’s President’s Trophy

Bulk haulers shine among Canada’s Top Fleet Employers

Bulkmatic, a bulk trucking and rail logistics specialist headquartered in Griffith, Indiana, recently claimed the American Trucking Associations’ prestigious President’s Trophy.

Photo: Bulkmatic Bulkmatic, the first dry bulk carrier to receive the award, ranked as the top carrier in the 25-to-50-million mile category.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive this recognition, as safety is at the heart of everything we do at Bulkmatic,” Brian Daugherty, Bulkmatic president, said in a news release. “This award reflects the hard work and passion of every employee, especially our drivers and safety team members.”

ATA, the nation’s largest national trade association for the trucking industry, awards the President’s Trophy annually to only the top motor carrier in each of three categories based on miles traveled. Each demonstrates superior safety performance across key areas such as driver qualifications, safety management, vehicle maintenance, and accident records. The rigorous selection process, conducted by a distinguished panel of industry leaders, law enforcement, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials, highlights Bulkmatic’s commitment to safety.

“For trucking, safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s at the heart of what we do,” said Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO. “These professionals lead by example, showing what real dedication and attention to detail looks like day in and day out. Congratulations to the recipients of this award as well as to every nominee. They reflect the high standards and integrity that define our industry.”

Trucking HR Canada recently revealed this year’s fleets named as Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2025. The group of 108 fleets, which includes several bulk haulers, is the largest TFE group in the program’s 12-year history.

“A bedrock of the TFE program is to encourage the rise of exceptional HR best practices across the country and showcase top performers,” Trucking HR Canada CEO Angela Splinter said in a news release. “We’re definitely seeing the outcome of that work as more fleets with HR excellence seek this prestigious, national recognition.

While we celebrate their accomplishments—these fleets enjoy the significant return that excellent HR practices and policies have on their business.”

Top Fleet Employers is a national initiative that recognizes fleets with HR policies and practices that meet the highest standards within the sector. It is not a competition, but a rigorous review process where applicants are evaluated on multiple criteria: Skills development, workplace culture, employee engagement, recruitment practices, compensation, sustainability, community engagement, and innovative HR policies. Employees also provide feedback about their workplaces.

This year’s TFE class represents regions across Canada and fleets of all sizes. Fleets that are being recognized for five, 10, or more years earn Top Fleet Employer of Distinction status. This year, there are 25 10-plus-year Top Fleet Employers of Distinction and 39 five-plus-year Top Fleet Employers of Distinction.

The list includes KAG Canada, Tandet, Alchemist Specialty Carriers, Trimac Transportation, 4Refuel, Castle Fuels, Linde Canada, and Coastal Mountain Fuels.

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BWC completes Port of Stockton terminal BWC Terminals recently celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton, marking a key milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure. BWC executives, customers, and partners attended the ribbon-cutting event in addition to special guest Josh Harder, a California congressman.

The state-of-the-art terminal includes the first newly constructed Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS)-compliant dock built in California in nearly 30 years. It will play a vital role in advancing the renewable fuels supply chain across the state, BWC reported. It is designed to safely and efficiently transfer renewable diesel and biodiesel from marine vessels, supporting California’s efforts to decarbonize hardto-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty transportation. The facility features modern safety and environmental systems, including

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spill containment, fire protection, seismic resilience, and upgraded vessel mooring infrastructure.

“At BWC, we are proud to serve as a critical link in the renewable fuels supply chain,” Adam Smith, BWC president and CEO, said in a news release. “This expanded terminal demonstrates our strong commitment to California’s clean energy future, which was made possible through the leadership and collaboration with Congressman Harder, our labor partners, and the Port of Stockton.

“We are honored to invest in this community

and its future.” BWC has rapidly expanded its Stockton terminal by over 500% in the past five years to meet California’s growing demand for renewable fuel storage and logistics, the company added.

Constructed under a project labor agreement with the San Joaquin Building Trades Council, the expansion project created 30 high-quality construction jobs across nine trades.

The renewable fuels terminal and new dock support 18 full-time positions at BWC’s Stockton facilities.

Eighth-generation farmer restores 1984 Mack R Model A piece of trucking history has a new home at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum thanks to the dedication of Grayce Emmick, an eighth-generation farmer and restoration enthusiast. The newly restored 1984 Mack R Model, originally custom-built for Johnny Prescott and Son Oil—a supplier of home heating oil, propane, and diesel fuel based in Concord, New Hampshire—represents both Mack’s legacy and a personal journey for its restorer.

“I’ve always preferred older trucks over new, and to me there is nothing cooler than an old dog that looks new,” Emmick said.

“Growing up around Mack trucks made it easy to fall in love with the brand. The first Mack I sat behind the wheel of is a 1985 R Model that’s been on our farm since 1992.”

The year-long restoration balanced preserving historical elements with adding modern touches. The truck maintains its original steering wheel cap, engraved with “Custom Built for Johnny Prescott Oil Co.,” and features vintage Mack bulldog mirror ornaments with long ears and tail designs.

A piece of trucking history finds a new home at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum thanks to the dedication of Grayce Emmick.

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“The Mack R Model series is iconic in trucking history, creating the benchmark for American transportation from 1965 and maintaining it through the mid-2000s,” said Doug Maney, curator of the Mack Trucks Historical Museum. “The fact that our trucks are not just dependable tools is reinforced by the R model, generating a source of pride for their owners. Grayce’s influence and hands-on effort, preserving original details while thoughtfully modernizing others, helps us tell the story of Mack’s heritage and the

evolution of trucking in America.”

The restoration began with help from several Mack supporters. “Mack fans are loyal, dedicated, and supportive,” Maney said.

“When this project was first mentioned, I had several offers from truck owners that wanted to help. Jim Rymes of J&H Rymes and Daughters in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., generously donated his truck for the base of this project. In order to get the R to Kentucky, another dedicated Mack fan, Gregg Hoffman with Underdog Transport in Bangor, Pa., donated the hauling from Florida to Grayce’s family farm for her personalization.

“The Mack brand roots itself into people just as it has American and world history.”

The project became a family and community effort, with contributions from Emmick’s partner, Gavin Spoor, and other supporters.

A personal touch includes a fifth wheel from Spoor’s truck—the very vehicle that brought the couple together during a 10-hour drive from Texas. “Mack Trucks has been an integral part of my story and being able to donate to their legacy is nothing short of June 2025 | BulkTransporter.com 11

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COVER STORY ■ STS Tank

STS is one of the fastest-growing tank trailer leasing and repair operations in the Houston area thanks to the hard work and dedication of owner Cody Fulghum.

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Redemption ARC

Fueled by Cody Fulghum’s desire to further his family’s CV legacy, STS leasing and repair is flourishing on Houston’s east side

BAYTOWN, Texas—Cody Fulghum, owner of STS Tank Leasing, is

the first person at work every morning. Long before the sun rises and the roosters crow, he’s sweeping the shop floor, organizing equipment, tidying workstations, or completing paperwork—all while setting an inspirational example for every employee.

“The guys love it,” said Curtis Doucet, STS trailer pickup and delivery driver. “A lot of people never see their boss. They’re always gone, always on the golf course or something like that, but not Cody.

He keeps work shirts in his truck. He’ll count pits and do writeups, and he has a CDL, so he’ll pick up trailers if I’m not available.

“He’s willing to jump out there with the guys, and that makes a big difference.”

Kyle Corey, STS general manager, and Luis Lopez, STS shop foreman, concur, insisting Cody’s earnest dedication has earned everyone’s respect, from employees to customers and vendors, and raised the bar for teamwork and communication. “No one is more important than anyone else,” Corey said. “The porter

outside is as important as the owner inside. We are all important, we all play a role, and we’re all willing to pick up the slack and do what needs to be done, which makes this a wonderful place.”

Thanks to Cody’s industrious approach, STS also is the fastest-growing tank trailer service provider in the Houston area. Cody commissioned a 12,000-sq.-ft., 10-bay tank-cleaning facility—now operated by Depot Connect International—on his sprawling 45-acre property off Interstate 10 only five years ago; moved into a 10,000-sq.-ft., eightbay shop and office headquarters in 2022, and recently completed a neighboring 12,000-sq.-ft., 10-bay garage to house his latest enterprise: STS Tank Repair. Cody and partners Ray Watson

and David Lopez also opened Stainless Tank Specialist outside Dallas in January 2022.

“It has been a meteoric rise over the last five years, and most of these guys have been part of it,” Cody said. “This is what I pitched to them when we started, and to see it coming to fruition is exciting. It’s a special deal for all of us, so everybody shows up every day, they all know the mission and what we’re trying to accomplish, and everyone just goes flat out. I have the best guys in the industry.”

Tank business Cody’s family knows trucks. His great grandfather, Jay Plant, started Truck Salvage in 1954 in Houston. Plant was known as the “King of McCarty Drive” back in the day, according to Cody’s father, Mike Fulghum, who founded Southern Truck Sales in 1992 in Channelview. Mike’s dad, Billy Fulghum, also was in truck salvage; and his son, Brandon Fulghum—Cody’s older

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brother—now runs Southern Truck Sales after Mike excited in 2012. “We were born and bred into the truck business—all the way through,” Mike said.

Trailers, however, are Cody’s redemption story. He grew up detailing trucks and running parts in his father’s business and always wanted to be like Mike.

But Cody wasn’t always as focused, and he and Brandon were perpetually ultra-competitive, so when Mike decided to sell Southern Truck Leasing to his eldest son, he proposed a divergent path for Cody: Buying and leasing tank trailers, which Mike attempted years earlier.

Seeing the opportunity as his last chance to advance the family’s commercial vehicle legacy, Cody accepted. He started STS Tank Leasing with 10 tankers purchased from Enterprise Transportation, which was preparing to sell its chemical division to Transport Service (now part of Kenan Advantage Group).

“To Cody’s credit, he went out, hit the streets, and found himself some customers,” his father recalled with pride.

Success didn’t come easy. Cody knew little about tank trailers early on, and he was competing with far larger lessors out of a two-bay facility at his family’s truck dealership. But through his persistence and determination, STS continued adding clients and equipment; and eventually landed John N. John in Crowley, Louisiana, as its first large, momentum-boosting carrier customer.

Then, with help from Mike, and tank trailer industry veterans Watson and David, STS entered the repair business in a 2018 move that enhanced its reputation with leading bulk haulers.

“Somehow, everything just came together for us,” Cody said.

Still, he wasn’t finished. Dissatisfied with the lack of nearby tank washes, and resulting delays in turnaround times, Cody and Mike acquired their first 20 acres off I-10, 16 miles east of Southern Truck Sales, in 2019 to build the tank-cleaning facility DCI operates, further accelerating growth. Only two years later, construction began on STS’s first dedicated facility after Cody bought two adjacent properties; and he and

The new 12,000-sq.-ft., 10-bay STS Tank Repair facility cleared final inspections in April.

STS owner Cody Fulghum plans to expand his lease fleet this year, possibly with new Retesa units, like the one above.

DCI operates a new tank-cleaning facility, at left, that is adjacent to STS at the Fulghum Industrial Park.

Mike founded Fulghum Industrial Park, which now is a one-stop shop for tank services in a booming area 30 minutes from Houston, and the home of Certified Crane & Rigging Services and Mike’s new business, Panther Construction.

“A lot of it is teamwork, but a lot of it is Cody,” Watson said. “He runs wide open.

He doesn’t stop, and he doesn’t say no.

“He’s one of those guys who’s going to get it done.”

Tank repair Watson began working on tanks in high school, landed his first job with Sprintank, then part of Sprint Industrial Services, spent 13 years with Baker Tanks, and joined Brenner’s Houston operation in 2011. But after surviving two acquisitions in six years—first Walker, then Wabash—he was ready for a new opportunity. He found it at STS. “I met with Cody and his dad, and it just felt June 2025 | BulkTransporter.com 13

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COVER STORY ■ STS Tank right,” he shared. “They took a chance on me, and I took a chance on them. I remember Cody calling me the next day and saying, ‘I need you, but I don’t know how I’m going to pay you,’ and I said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out. “‘Let’s just get this thing going.’”

Together, they did exactly that, allowing STS—which then had 50 tanks in its fleet—to survive and thrive amid a tough 2018 leasing environment. Then, after Watson helped STS grow into its Baytown facility, Cody sent him and David north to start Stainless Tank Specialist. “Tony Eno, a mentor of mine who also worked for my father, stopped by one day and told me he had a truck dealership [Iron Horse Truck Sales] up in Wilmer with two bays he wasn’t using,” Cody said. “That night, KAG called and said, ‘We’re sending you a lot of trailers in Houston. What do you think about opening a shop in Dallas?’

“I said, ‘I’ll call you right back’—and immediately phoned Tony.”

That was Christmas 2021. One week later, Watson and a team of welders were on their way. Stainless Tank Specialist now boasts seven employees—including Watson (who serves as general manager) and David, who first met at Brenner— and a new six-bay facility. Meanwhile, Cody was gearing up to expand his nowOEM-quality setup in Baytown. The new STS Tank Repair facility cleared final inspections in mid-April. “It’s almost like we outgrew this place as soon as we moved in,” said Cody, who still shared a cramped office with three employees in the STS Tank Leasing building when Bulk Transporter visited.

The two sister repair operations offer R-stamp cargo tank repairs and HM-183 inspections, maintenance services, equipment installations, and new Fullbay-powered estimations. They can handle warranty work, bespoke fabrications—thanks to time- and money-saving Accurpress Advantage and Accurshear machines added in 2023— and remedy rising problems, like spinner heads lodged in internal vales.

“We don’t deceive our customers,” Watson elaborated. “We’re always honest

STS Tank Leasing has 166 tank trailers after acquiring 70 in the last 12 months, and Cody is considering adding up to 50 more units this year.

Cody Fulghum, above, keeps an eye on his expanding operation from inside a crowded office, which he still shared with three employees when Bulk Transporter visited. Danny Shelton, HazMat Resources president, at left, conducts a cargo tank inspection training the same day.

with them. “This business is all about service. That’s what I’m about, and so is Cody—caring for people the old-fashioned way.”

Tank leasing The STS Tank Leasing fleet now includes 166 trailers and counting; and Cody says the new repair facility, and addition of another industry veteran, will spur greater success. Joe Burgess, STS sales manager, joined the group last

year, bringing with him more than 30 years of tank trailer experience, including stints with tank truck carriers Heniff Transportation Systems, Matlack Systems, Schneider National, Service Transport Company, and Slay Industries; and tank service providers Polar Service Centers, Global Tank Leasing, and Southern Tank Leasing, which Republic Services purchased in 2019. Burgess was a Heniff shop manager when Cody offered him the chance to

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COVER STORY ■ STS Tank return to sales. “He told me he didn’t have as many trailers as I was used to managing, but I just wanted to help him grow,” Burgess said. “I knew of Cody, and he seemed humble, but I didn’t know him on a personal level.

“After working for him, I don’t plan on going anywhere else.”

Cody’s plan is to move all tanker repairs to the new facility and reserve the original building for lease-fleet maintenance and inspections, expediting trailer returns and rentals. “That will help us tremendously,” Burgess said.

“Customers need their equipment. But I had to work around the repair side. Now I’ll have mechanics dedicated to the lease fleet, and I can show them how I’m accustomed to recouping losses in the lease world for tire and brake wear, dents and dings, and things like that.”

The STS fleet is a mix of new and old tank trailers from various manufacturers, including several Wabash brands, Tremcar, Polar Tank Trailer, and STE. Most of them are MC-307/DOT 407 stainless-steel chemical trailers, but STS also has aluminum crude tanks and

multi-compartment fuel trailers. The company will upfit custom vapor recovery systems with Girard valves, Scully overfill protection, and—more popular recently—Rochester level gauges; and provide free VIK and lining inspections and pressure testing for leased units.

Traditional customers often are assessing routes or servicing seasonal lanes, but Burgess says more carriers now lease trailers for fleet flexibility.

“A lot of my customers lease trailers because they’d rather buy trucks,” Burgess explained. “They don’t want to buy a trailer when they can lease one for a year and then return it.

“That’s why trailer lease fleets keep getting bigger.”

What’s next?

The STS fleet is growing rapidly, too.

The company added 70 trailers to its lease pool in the last 12 months, with 50 coming from TransChem USA, and Cody is planning to add up to 50 more this year, potentially including new Wabash and/or Retesa units. Burgess also wants to diversify with more fuel, vacuum, and

The Stainless Tank Specialist team in Wilmer, Texas, above, includes David Lopez, second from right, and Ray Watson, third from right. They’re seeing more spinner heads stuck in internal tank valves, at left, leading to expensive trailer repairs.

acid tankers. “We’ve gotten so busy with repairs, I’ve almost treated leasing like a hobby,” Cody said. “So I’m trying to put my eye back on the ball, keep expanding, and become more efficient with the leasing operation.”

Of course, that isn’t the only goal for Cody, who’s never resting. The tariff war is complicating his mission, increasing economic uncertainty and raw-materials prices, but he navigated challenges in the past by focusing on the future. “Pivot after pivot—that’s how we got where we are today.”

Cody expected to imminently receive his Texas Railroad Commission license to test, repair, and service MC-331 pressure vessels when Bulk Transporter arrived. “A handful of guys can’t wait for us to get started,” he said. He also closed the shop that day for in-depth inspection training with Danny Shelton, president of HazMat Resources, after recently hiring several new technicians. He has 14 techs now—and 20 total employees— but he’d like to add 4-5 more. He’s also working with Shelton on how to best incorporate continuous air systems that enhance confined-space safety.

“My intention when I started was to have the best damn tank shop in the country,” Cody said. “I know there isn’t a list, but I would put my guys up against anybody—they’re that good—and we’re only getting better.

“We’re becoming more efficient, more methodical, and a lot more systematic.”

STS already is well-positioned for prosperity. Elite infrastructure is in place, and the Baytown complex is strategically located in Chambers County, between State Highways 99 and 146, and I-10, where it’s easier to operate affordably and access nearby industrial areas without battling Houston congestion.

“When I started out, I had only a few trailers and fewer resources, and I thought it was so hard,” Cody concluded.

“That was a miscalculation. It’s only getting harder as we grow, but I’m extremely excited about what we’re doing.

“Sometimes I walk out of the office and look around, and I have to pinch myself.” BT

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OPERATIONS ■ UPT + FR&TL

One last JOB

Newly branded Florida Rock trucks feature UPT’s colors and logo lines, identifying them as sister companies. Photo: UPT

Sandlin preps for new adventures after guiding the successful integration of two leading fuel haulers by Jason McDaniel Rob Sandlin has seen it all. The tank truck veteran

boasts over 40 years with Florida Rock & Tank Lines, which evolved into one of the largest fuel haulers in the Southeast in his 22 years as president, culminating with the company’s acquisition by United Petroleum Transports (UPT) in December 2023. Sandlin also is a long-time advocate for the bulk transportation industry, serving as National Tank Truck Carriers and Florida Trucking Association chairman.

Now he’s ready for all new adventures—with his grandkids.

But like the grizzled hero in any good Hollywood story, Sandlin had one last job before rolling into the sunset.

“I promised [UPT Executive Chairman] Greg [Price] I would help him transition this business,” Sandlin told Bulk Transporter. “But I’ve been here more than 40 years. I only had one other job out of college.

“So there are other things I need to do.”

With the long transition process nearly complete, Sandlin announced his April 30 retirement in February. “The success

we’ve experienced over the course of my career at [former parent] Patriot [Transportation] and Florida Rock and Tank Lines has been very rewarding and something I am immensely proud of,” Sandlin said at the time. “I will miss the daily challenge of building an organization and helping people reach their career goals. I will also miss the interaction and relationships built over the years with our team and customers.

“But the company is in good hands with Greg Price, [UPT President and CEO] Matt Herndon, and their team. I wish them great success.”

Herndon expects it—thanks to Sandlin’s leadership through the UPT-Florida Rock integration, which he insists already is a compelling success story filled with twists and turns: A long history of mutual respect; dramatic deal-making complications; a complex union of people, systems, and equipment; and the transformational creation of one of the largest for-hire fuel-hauling operations in the U.S., with tankers running coast to coast across the South.

“His knowledge of all things Florida Rock made a big difference,” Herndon said.

“I’ve only been here 3 1/2; years, but I spent 27 years at PAM Transport, and there wasn’t a process or procedure there I didn’t know. I built half of them. With Rob at Florida Rock for more than 40 years, he built most of that operation. So it was invaluable to have him around through the transition, along with the fact that these two companies are very similar in nature.”

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OPERATIONS ■ UPT + FR&TL Art of the deal Sandlin and Greg’s long-standing friendship, bolstered through their years of NTTC involvement, made the deal possible. “We never competed. That helped because we were able to build a great relationship,” Sandlin said. “So, when the time came, it was an easy conversation to have.” Their gentlemen’s agreement held until summer 2022, when Herndon learned about the passing of longtime Florida Rock CEO Ted Baker while mulling ways to boost UPT’s market share in the Southeast, where he says drivers are easier to recruit.

“I decided to call Rob and start the discussion,” Herndon recalled. “I wanted to know if there was any opportunity there.” As it turns out, there was. But they had to get the Baker family—Patriot’s founders and majority stockholders—on board first. “They weren’t in the business of selling businesses,” Sandlin said. “They were in the business of running businesses.

“So we had to make sure they were comfortable with the idea.”

Selling Florida Rock to UPT made perfect sense to Sandlin.

“I’ve been here 40 years, so I didn’t want to sell the business to somebody who would come in, rip it apart, fire everybody, and change the culture,” he said. “And the way Greg, Matt, and [UPT Executive Vice Chairman] David [Price] put their organization together, I knew our cultures were closely aligned.”

For UPT, the acquisition was a strong geographic and commodity play, accelerating its expansion into new markets and diversification into new product categories, Herndon said.

The only real roadblock was Florida Rock’s listing on the Nasdaq exchange.

“Our prior experience with acquisitions didn’t help when it came to purchasing a public company,” David said. “It’s a different ball of wax and another level of intricacies in terms of the protocols you have to follow, documenting all your minutes for the shareholder meetings, and the disclosures.” Those SEC filings, combined with ensuring Sarbanes Oxley compliance and fair value for all parties, extended the process—and left the Prices sweating for weeks.

“There was a ‘go-shop period,’ where we had to make the deal public so someone else could potentially come in and buy it out from underneath us,” David said. “Thankfully, that didn’t happen.”

Florida Rock was accustomed to operating as a publicly traded company, so it never hampered service, Sandlin said.

But going private did allow him to hammer down on the UPTFlorida Rock integration. “It eliminated the public-company work that we did quarterly and annually, the meetings, the paperwork, dealing with outside investors—all things I spent a lot of time on.

“That freed me up to take care of our people.”

Blended family The $65.9 million acquisition was the largest pickup in UPT’s history, surpassing the addition of Abilene, Texas-based Oil

From left to right are UPT President and CEO Matt Herndon, newly retired Florida Rock President Rob Sandlin, UPT Executive Vice Chairman David Price, and UPT Executive Chairman Greg Price.

Photo: UPT

The UPT and Florida Rock teams recently gathered for their first combined leadership meeting, where they were clearly united.

Photo: UPT

Transport in 1997. Their combination created a top 10 tank truck carrier by revenue, fleet size, and load count. Herndon estimates UPT and Florida Rock combine for 2,000 loads per day—and put more than 13 million gallons of fuel in the ground every 24 hours—with a fleet of over 800 trucks, 1,000 trailers, and 1,100 company and contracted drivers.

They also boast more than 30 terminals across 11 Southern states.

Completing a union of that scope is a considerable undertaking, one that took most of 2024, and is ongoing in several ways, Herndon said. But two key factors served to expedite their integration.

First, Florida Rock came with its executive team mostly intact. Former CFO/COO Matt McNulty departed in May 2024 to join another Baker family business, but Jeff Paulsen, who arrived in April 2024, quickly filled his COO role and also

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stepped in as Florida Rock president when Sandlin retired. “I couldn’t be happier with how Rob maintained Florida Rock’s leadership and culture,” Herndon said. “As a family-owned business, that was important to us.” Second, the family didn’t merge the two carriers, instead preserving their identities as sister operations under a newly formed holding company.

“That’s the beauty of this transaction,” Herndon said. “We didn’t touch any of Florida Rock’s operating entities, so their terminals are intact, their people are still there, and their day-to-day activities didn’t change much.”

UPT acquired its name from Sun Oil Company in 1980, when the family still operated Oklahoma Tank Lines, the legacy company Greg’s father, Keith Price, founded in 1966. The Prices ran both logos under one DOT authority until rebranding in 2012. But David insists this situation is dissimilar. “We ran OTL and UPT until there was too much overlap. We were too close to each other, so it didn’t make any sense,” he shared.

“This is a much different because UPT and Florida Rock are two separate companies with their own leadership structures and markets.”

Added Herndon: “Florida Rock’s people are proud of their name—and we committed to them we’re not changing it.”

The sisters did, however, merge many back-office systems and functions under their corporate parent. They selected Paycom as a singular payroll program, combined benefit and

Florida Rock & Tank Lines trucks were beige before Rob Sandlin selected this familiar dark gray color in the mid-1990s.

Photo: Florida Rock

insurance plans, and streamlined equipment purchasing as part of an efficiency-boosting assimilation. Both companies used TMW’s transportation management system, but they had to make their software “speak the same dialect,” and migrate UPT from on-premises servers to Florida Rock’s cloud-based version; and they continue to utilize different electronic-logging device (ELD) and camera technology. “You have to ensure you’re doing things that are in the best interest of the overall

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OPERATIONS ■ UPT + FR&TL company, while not creating too big a problem in any one operating entity,” Sandlin said. “Because change is not always perceived as good.

“So you have to be sure the changes you do make are working well.”

Better together Herndon gave their efforts an A-minus, saying there were a few “hiccups” because integrations are never perfect. “Could we have done better by running redundant systems for a while?

Sure. And maybe that’s something we try next time,” he said.

“But that’s expensive, too, and can also cause other issues.”

David, however, is pleased with their progress. For him, the value created was worth any minor complications. “At the end of the day, everyone’s satisfied with how the first year went, and I’m hoping to maintain that momentum,” he said.

Ongoing collaboration will only accelerate improvement, he added. “We didn’t come in and say, ‘You’re going to start doing it the UPT way,’” David said. “Our mentality is we can learn from each other, and we’re still doing that. UPT has picked up things from Florida Rock, and vice versa, that improved our operations for customers and drivers—our two most important constituents.

“If we don’t have either of them, we have nothing.”

Internal benefits include expanded maintenance and emergency response support, enhanced equipment buying power in vendor negotiations, and exponential opportunities for career advancement or relocation—just to name a few. “We haul a lot of chemicals from Texas to Florida, and historically we came back empty most of the time,” Herndon divulged. “Now we have some synergies working where we can backhaul loads from Florida to Texas.”

Synergies extend to external relationships. With only a 40% overlap in their existing customer bases, UPT and Florida Rock gained access to new customers, who, in turn, receive extended service and capacity. “From a best-practices perspective, we

can learn from each other’s customers,” Herndon elaborated.

“Maybe Florida Rock does something well on a customer’s scorecard, or maybe they figured out the best way to avoid a crossdrop at a specific site.

“Those are things we can adopt on our side that benefit everyone.”

Their constructive cooperation includes honoring the handshake agreement between Sandlin and Greg. “You’ll see one or the other in each state,” Sandlin said. “We’re not going to compete with each other for business.” And their unification is reflected in newly rebranded Florida Rock trucks, which now feature UPT’s aquatone blue and logos that combine Florida Rock’s signature “FR” with UPT’s wavy red lines—an idea Sandlin suggested.

“We held our first combined leadership meeting last October, when we established our goals for 2025, and it went very well,” Herndon said. “The culture was there, and everyone was engaged and excited about our future—and future acquisitions—but we couldn’t have done it without the employees on both sides coming together as one team, one family, working toward common goals.

“It’s not us against them—and that resonates with our people.”

More to come Florida Rock is UPT’s largest acquisition to date. It won’t be the last.

“This isn’t a one-and-we’re-done type of thing,” David vowed. “We want to continue growing geographically and commodity-wise.”

Herndon said he had three signed non-disclosure agreements on his desk in March, allowing UPT to “take a peak” at potential add-ons. He also planned to enter into a buy-side agreement to increase UPT’s pool of prospects. “We’re going to hire a third-party broker to find some good acquisitions for us,” he said. “The ones we have aren’t bad. But a lot of times it’s

The combined UPT and Florida Rock fleet includes over 800 trucks, 1,000 tank trailers, and 1,100 company and contracted drivers based out of 30 terminals across the Southern U.S.

UPT isn’t done growing. UPT President and CEO Matt Herndon says future acquisitions could be rolled up under UPT or Florida Rock & Tank Lines, or added as a third sister company.

Photo: Florida Rock

Photo: UPT

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The National Tank Truck Carriers board of directors selected UPT Executive Vice Chairman David Price as the association’s 78th chairman during the 2025 NTTC Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida.

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better when you the have buy-side folks making phone calls because they’re saying, ‘This is what we’re seeing in the industry, these are the multiples. Are you interested in selling?’”

Future acquisitions could be rolled up under UPT or Florida Rock, depending on where they’re located, or incorporated as a third sister company. “We’ll decide that when the time comes,” David said.

In the meantime, they’re aiming to strengthen cross-team relationships, fill in coverage gaps, pursue diversification, and evaluate new and existing technologies. UPT is searching for ways to leverage Florida Rock’s dry bulk equipment, Florida Rock is eyeing ISO container drayage opportunities at nearby ports, and they’re jointly evaluating Tandem Concepts’ visibility software in an effort to better track and manage customer allocations at loading racks. “It’s almost like a reservation system for fuel allocations,” Paulsen explained. “It could help us improve efficiency, from a driver standpoint, and help us ensure timely deliveries for customers.”

While he and Herndon expand operations, David is determined to maintain both companies’ cultures. “My main focus is continuing to emphasize our mutual family values across both organizations to ensure everyone in this work family upholds them,” he affirmed.

Together, they’re all in on expansion.

After enjoying 20% growth in 2022 and 18% in 2023, UPT stayed flat while integrating Florida Rock last year. So Herndon is zeroed in on fostering organic and inorganic growth, and most importantly, recruiting and retaining drivers. “Our ambition is to be the largest tank truck carrier in the South,” Herndon concluded. Paulsen, on the other hand, is hoping to sustain the momentum Florida Rock generated in 2024—when the carrier proved its worth out of the UPT gate—while seeking new ways to contribute to their collective success.

“Our operations group at Florida Rock knuckled down and produced one of our better years, in terms of profitability and growth in 2024, despite changes and minor distractions,” Paulsen said. “And I know we’re all looking forward to exploring further growth opportunities.

“I’m excited to be part of this. We’re two well-run companies that are now just one larger well-run company. Nothing needs to be fixed.

“Now it’s all about, ‘What do we want to do together?’” BT

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EVENT COVERAGE ■ Tank Summit

Symphony of solutions Fleets, vendors gather at Kraft’s La Porte facility for the latest updates on tank trailer equipment and technology

Kraft welcomed 80 people to the 2025 Tank Summit in La Porte, Texas.

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by Jason McDaniel

LA PORTE, Texas—Nothing gets accomplished in Washington. Or at least if often seems that way to people outside “the swamp.”

Will Lusk insists this notion isn’t entirely accurate.

In his keynote address at the 2025 Tank Summit, National Tank Truck Carriers’ director of education and government relations said the organization is making “exciting” progress on several key legislative and regulatory fronts, despite the highly partisan political environment, spotlighting as examples newly signed legislation—long championed by NTTC—that eliminates duplicative security screening, and reenergized efforts to secure a dry bulk axle variance.

“I’m going to caution you, don’t believe the news when they say that Washington is dysfunctional. There are sound bites to support it, and there are a lot of sensational stories in Washington, but it’s not as bad as it seems.

“And I’m proud to say the future is bright for our industry. It really is.”

The second Tank Summit, hosted

by Kraft Tank and Drōv Technologies at Kraft’s new Houston-area facility, was equally productive, connecting 80 attendees from leading tank truck carriers with innovative equipment and technology providers, including

ConMet, Dixon Valve & Coupling, PT Coupling, and SAF-Holland. PT Coupling unveiled its “revolutionary” SafeHeat TTS in-transit heating system, and Dixon detailed novel overfill capabilities in development.

“This summit was designed with you guys in mind,” Brian Pursley, Kraft director of sales, told the gathered crowd. “It’s a unique opportunity for all of us to connect, essentially share ideas, and dive into some of the most important issues our industry is facing.”

The April 16 Summit included lunch, Lusk’s appearance, short presentations from participating vendors, and happy-hour networking. Fleet representatives were encouraged to ask questions, share what is and isn’t working for them,

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Dave Palmer, PT Coupling transportation products market manager, unveils the new SafeHeat TTS in-transit heating system, which uses its own antifreeze to heat trailer products.

what’s changing, and collaborate with suppliers to help shape the future of tank truck equipment, technology, and safety.

“We’ve proudly partnered with industry leaders like SAF-Holland, ConMet, Drōv, and Dixon, not only because Kraft believes in their products, but also because we believe in what they stand for.

“Together, we want to help our customers run safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.”

NTTC takes on Washington Lusk also touched on tariff impacts, Federal Excise Tax (FET) repeal, and the need for creative solutions with both issues. “Congress is listening,” he said.

“We don’t have all the answers [for FET repeal] just yet, but there are bills being introduced in Congress … that are going to initiate that conversation to help get rid of the fat, and that’s wonderful news for everybody here in this room.”

Legislators also are listening to NTTC’s concerns about electric trucks, particularly regarding the potentially deadly combination of high-voltage batteries and tankers filled with hazardous materials. And NTTC is listening to the many drivers, fleet operators, and law enforcement personnel who overwhelmingly support using pulsating trailer brake lamps to improve safety, Lusk said.

“It’s come to a point where we’re thinking, ‘If it’s saving lives, and we have the statistical analysis to prove it saves lives and reduces collisions, why aren’t we doing more with it?’” he wondered. “It just makes sense. So NTTC will be filing for an extension of its [FMCSA] exemption … and as soon as that’s approved, faster than your head can spin around, we’re going to be filing for a rulemaking.

Because we can’t piecemeal this with another exemption every five years.

“If it works, let’s make it into a rule and even the playing field.”

Innovative in-transit heat The industry standard for heating products like chocolates, waxes, and acids in-transit isn’t working—but Dave Palmer has a solution.

NTTC’s Will Lusk delivers the keynote address to start the 2025 Tank Summit.

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Palmer, PT Coupling transportation products market manager, holds over 27 patents related to improving safety in the tank truck industry, and his latest creation is the SafeHeat TTS, which Palmer unveiled during the Tank Summit. “We think it’s going to change the industry,” he said.

Currently, fleets typically must tap into a truck’s coolant system and use antifreeze heated by the engine and circulated through the trailer’s piping to keep products at desired temperatures. But this method leads to blending coolants from different engine OEMs, potentially damaging new emissions systems, and leaves drivers refilling coolant reservoirs with the engine running—sometimes on the roadside while perched precariously on a steer tire.

“This is an industry-accepted practice,” Palmer lamented.

The self-contained SafeHeat system uses the engine’s alternator to maintain

load temperatures through an innovative inverter/heater design that uses its own antifreeze to preserve heat—instead of stealing it from the truck’s engine. The fully electric, corrosion-resistant system features a 12-volt power input, built-in filtration, two temperature gauges, and a fluid-level gauge; and it easily mounts to the back of the cab using the hose rack’s U-bolt bracket, without any drilling or custom fabrication, in only four hours, Palmer said.

The unit on display during the Tank Summit also featured a TankTronics tanker control module, which unlocks remote product-tracking and temperature-monitoring capabilities.

“We’ve got two in the field right now—one for two years, another for 18 months—with perfect results,” Palmer shared. “Now we’re going to produce 10 more. We don’t want to go into full production until fleets come by and say, ‘This is everything you said it was.’

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EVENT COVERAGE ■ Tank Summit “So we want to find 10 fleets that are interested in working together.”

Palmer also touted PT’s new high-velocity crude pumping system, which he said moves crude oil at up to 512 gallons per minute—a claim backed by frequent collaborator Phillip McCracken, Energy Transfer senior fleet manager. “Dave and I have worked together on several projects in the past, with innovations to pumping systems, and we started this project about 2 1/2 years ago,” he told Bulk Transporter. “So far, we’ve reduced our loading times by 30% and increased our fuel mileage by 2 miles per gallon by using Dave’s processes.”

Next-gen overfill protection J.C. Dollinger, Dixon Bayco national sales manager, previewed the future of petroleum tank overfill protection in his presentation.

The 109-year-old equipment manufacturer based in Chestertown, Maryland, is collaborating with technology providers

PT Coupling’s new crude pumping system moves crude at up to 512 gallons per minute.

like Drōv to develop next-generation capabilities, including telematics and communications integrations, self-diagnostics and testing, level and temperature management, remote sensors, product identification, and anti-theft provisions. The goal is to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors and loss, and unlock predictive maintenance.

McCracken said he was impressed

by Dixon’s efforts, too. “We may end up running a pilot with Dixon’s overfill

system,” he said.

Overfill advancements will allow fleets to detect faulty probes before they reach the loading rack, more accurately measure the retain in tank compartments, monitor product temperatures— which impact load weights—and distinguish different fuel types, helping prevent cross drops. “We can differentiate between diesel and gas today,” Dollinger said. “We’re not quite there with the technology that will separate

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high-grade, mid-grade, and regular gas, but we’re getting close.”

The company also plans to use sensors and geofencing to better secure loads by generating alarms, reports, and lockouts as needed.

“That technology will be included in our next-gen overfill systems,” Dollinger said.

Bob Davis, Drōv Technologies vice president of business enterprises, explains how the Tank Ai smart trailer system, powered by Drōv’s AirBoxOne, boosts operational efficiency and safety.

Drōv optimizes utilization

Bob Davis, Drōv vice president of business enterprises, and Brent Hickman, Pilot senior manager for equipment, maintenance, and fleet sales, broke down how the Tank Ai smart trailer system, powered by Drōv’s AirBoxOne control module, helps fleets boost uptime and driver safety by integrating ABS fault codes and brake wear sensors, tire-pressure monitoring, hub temperature and vibration sensors, axle-weight sensors, and tanker cameras—all on a single platform.

Hickman, a long-time system proponent, says dynamic tire inflation and deflation, combined with load and weight sensors, are helping Pilot minimize tire maintenance costs and maximize load revenues. By his estimation, a trailer filled with an extra 50 gallons across 1,250 loads will deliver 62,500 more gallons of fuel—the equivalent of eight additional loads—and generate an extra $3,125 annually at an average per-gallon freight rate of $0.05.

“That means you can either downsize that piece of equipment or add more business, but that number—based on your business and the cost of your equipment—adds to your ROI,” Hickman said.

That was enough to pique the interest of Bryan Elsberry, R.B. Stewart director of maintenance.

“We mostly rely on the telematics we use,” he told Bulk Transporter. “We’re running Samsara, and we have the side-mounted cameras on the trucks, so we can see all the way down to the rear taillight, and that’s working for us right now. But we have so much technology involved in what we’re doing today that the integration of it all really is the problem.” BT

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his 40th edition of Bulk Transporter’s Tank Trailer Repair Directory has been thoroughly updated for 2025. Companies listed in this directory have indicated they perform the services described. Most listings include services offered, but tank truck operators are encouraged to contact the location directly for more information. There is no charge for the basic listings but companies can upgrade listings to include web and email addresses.

The first six items listed on the “Services Key” are the DOT tests and inspections required by federal law. Companies listing “R” or “U” stamps were asked to provide Bulk Transporter with the stamp number and expiration date. Carriers should verify the accreditation with the facility before having work performed. The federal CT registration number also was requested.

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External visual inspection Internal visual inspection Lining inspection Leakage test Pressure retesting Thickness testing MC330/331 retesting Vapor recovery testing Bottom-loading conversion Major barrel repair Tank passivation

12. Sandblasting/painting 13. Tank changeouts 14. Tank degassing 15. Tank cleaning (for repair) 16. Custom fabrication 17. MC338/Cryogenic tanks 18. Pick-up & delivery 19. Lining repair 20. ASME “U” stamp 21. National Board “R” stamp

Alabama

Birmingham AL 35211 Werts Welding & Tank Service Inc 2330 Balsam Ave SW P 800-264-6437 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21 Creola AL 36525 Continental Tanker Tech 9561 Old Hwy 43 P 251-679-0037 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21 Mobile (Prichard) AL 36610 Quala/PSC 86 Telegraph Rd P 251-452-8770 www.quala.us.com mobile561@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 Montgomery AL 36108 C&C Welders Inc 6415 Selma Hwy P 334-288-0157 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14

Theodore AL 36582 Global Tank Service Centers 5460 Hamilton Blvd P 713-887-5900 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11

Alaska

Delta Junction AK 99737 Delta Fuel Industries 273 Richardson Hwy P 907-895-4887 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21 Fairbanks AK 99709 West-Mark Service Center — Fairbanks, AK 3050 Van Horn Rd P 907-451-8265 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

Arizona

Phoenix AZ 85043 Great Western Trailer 4705 W Buckeye Rd P 623-226-8851, 623-826-1638 (cell) Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Phoenix AZ 85043 Massey’s Truck & Tank Repair Inc 1429 S 59th Ave P 602-269-7045 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21 Phoenix AZ 85009 Quala/PSC 4030 W Lower Buckeye Rd P 480-719-7953 www.quala.us.com phoenix538@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Arkansas

North Little Rock AR 72117 Quala/PSC 2228 Central Airport Rd P 501-955-2379 www.quala.us.com northlittlerock506@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 West Memphis AR 72301 Quala/PSC 615 Petro Cove P 870-732-0404 www.quala.us.com westmemphis544@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21

California

Bakersfield CA 93308 Davidson Tank 3223 Brittan St P 661-325-2145 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 Bakersfield CA 93308 Quala/PSC 34923 Gazelle Ct P 661-379-6635 www.quala.us.com bakersfield536@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Hayward CA 94545 National Tank Services 3751 Breakwater Ave P 510-972-9331 After hrs: 510-972-9331 Office, 415-374-4007 Cell Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16, Truck PMs & repairs Rialto (Bloomington) CA 92316 Quala/PSC 225 W Slover Ave P 909-877-8300 www.quala.us.com rialto526@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 Sacramento (McClellan) CA 95652 Quala/PSC 4432 Winters St P 916-564-4286 www.quala.us.com sacramento534@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Stockton CA 95205 MJ's Mobile Fleet 2650 Wigwam Dr, #J P 408-661-1489 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16 West Sacramento CA 95691 Wantz Equipment Co Inc 3300 W Capitol Ave P 916-372-1792 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

Colorado Denver (Commerce City) CO 80022 Quala/PSC 4850 E 74th Ave P 303-289-3149 www.quala.us.com denver521@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Bakersfield CA 93307-2806 West-Mark Service Center 303 B Mt Vernon Ave P 661-846-3200, 800-692-5844 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21

Greeley CO 80631 National Tank Services 2600 2nd Ave P 970-304-8333 After hrs: 970-430-0518 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 19, 21, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls

Ceres CA 95307 West-Mark Service Center 2704 Railroad Ave P 209-537-4747, 800-692-5844 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21

Henderson CO 80640 Bosselman Tank & Trailer Inc 8999 E 96th Ave P 303-287-2891, 877-858-5505 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Fontana CA 92335 RTE Welding 14561 Hawthorne Ave P 909-350-7498 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 21

Connecticut

Cheshire CT 06410 Atlantic Star Trailers 405 Industrial Ave P 203-250-8000 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 Meriden CT 06451 Quala/PSC 70 Gracey Ave P 203-238-6768 www.quala.us.com Jay.Mcelroy@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 21

Delaware

Tampa FL 33619 Ito's Truck Wash 4012 Causeway Blvd P 813-242-4040 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21 Tampa FL 33619 Quala/PSC 5911 E Dr Martin Luther King Blvd P 813-574-2824 www.quala.us.com tampa535@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15 (3rd-party, on-site), 16, 17, 21

Georgia

Bridgeville DE 19933 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 16941 Sussex Hwy P 302-398-3253 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20

Augusta GA 30906 Quala/PSC 1615 Doug Barnard Pkwy P 706-826-1544 www.quala.us.com zac.mellott@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21

Claymont DE 19703 ABT Truck & Trailer Repair LLC 6300 Philadelphia Pike P 302-792-1190 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15

Augusta GA 30906 Southeast Fleet Services 2421 Mike Padgett Hwy P 704-633-0311 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15

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Jacksonville FL 32218 Quala/PSC 11535 Boote Blvd P 904-619-1018 www.quala.us.com Rachel.anderson@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14, 16, 21 Ocala FL 34472 Gator Tank Trailer 6026 SE 83rd St P 352-347-2737 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 21 Plant City FL 33566 Bulk Manufacturing of Florida 3106 Central Dr P 813-757-2313 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21 Tallahassee FL 32303 Terminal Service Co 2778 W Tharpe St P 850-576-1330 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21 Tampa FL 33619 Florida Tank Services Inc 4701 Causeway Blvd P 813-248-2369 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 21

Conley (Atlanta) GA 30288 Quala/PSC 4367 Old McDonough Rd P 404-361-0750 www.quala.us.com Conleyshop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 21 Fairburn GA 30213 National Tank Services 6800 McLarin Rd P 470-705-8563 After hrs: 470-705-8563 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 21, Truck PMs & repairs Garden City GA 31408 Quala/PSC 45 Sonny Perdue Dr P 912-598-6669 www.quala.us.com SavannahShop.654@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 Griffin GA 30224 Quala/PSC 353 O'Dell Rd P 770-412-8211 www.quala.us.com griffin529@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21 Savannah GA 31408 Quala/PSC 14 Aviation Ct P 912-303-5744 www.quala.us.com savannah547@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21 June 2025 | BulkTransporter.com 27

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Idaho

Caldwell ID 83605 Superior Steel Products Inc 1604 Industrial Way P 208-454-8000, 800-743-9550 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21

Illinois

Bridgeview IL 60455 Jacob Press' Sons Inc 7674 West 79th St P 708-496-6000 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21 Channahon (Joliet) IL 60410 Quala/PSC 3800 W Eames St P 815-744-6762 www.quala.us.com joliet586@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 Chicago IL 60638 CBSL Transportation Services 4750 S Merrimac P 708-496-1100, 800-679-2275 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21 Chicago IL 60628 Quala/PSC 803 E 120th St P 872-760-6904 www.quala.us.com ChicagoShop.609@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21 Fairmont City IL 62201 Quala/PSC 1201 N 1st St P 618-875-3035 www.quala.us.com stlouisshop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21

Repair Services Key 1. External visual inspection 2. Internal visual inspection 3. Lining inspection 4. Leakage test 5. Pressure retesting 6. Thickness testing 7. MC330/331 retesting 8. Vapor recovery testing 9. Bottom-loading conversion 10. Major barrel repair 11. Tank passivation 12. Sandblasting/painting 13. Tank changeouts 14. Tank degassing 15. Tank cleaning (for repair) 16. Custom fabrication 17. MC338/Cryogenic tanks 18. Pick-up & delivery 19. Lining repair 20. ASME “U” stamp 21. National Board “R” stamp

Granite City IL 62040 GTL Repair Services Inc 5506 Dial Dr P 618-931-4857 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 21 Joliet IL 60436 Quala/PSC 1861 Terry Dr P 779-939-2185 www.quala.us.com jolietshop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18 Lemont IL 60439 B&R Repair Inc See ad p. 33 9903 Jean's Rd P 630-325-3443 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

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Morton IL 61550 Klean Wash Inc 175 W Courtland P 309-266-8619 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 15 Roberts IL 60962-0098 Rocket Supply Inc 404 N State Hwy 115 P 217-395-2278 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16 Salem IL 62881 Quala/PSC 8A Carpenter Dr P 618-479 1291 www.quala.us.com salem550@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21

Gary IN 46402 Lakeshore Truck Services 2250 E 15th Ave P 800-582-8892, 219-882-0105 Hammond IN 46320 B&R Repair Inc See ad p. 33 2345 Summer St P 708-394-3814 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

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Indianapolis IN Midwest Fleet Services Mobile service P 513-672-8144 (Cincinnati OH) www.midwestfleetservices.com midwestfleet@midwestfleetservices.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21 Portage IN 46368 National Tank Services 1940 Douglas Dr P 219-850-4415 After hrs: 270-493-6188 Svcs: Truck PMs & repairs South Bend IN 46619 KAG Trailer Rehab 137 S Olive St P 806-318-7908 Svcs: 7, 8, 12, 16, 17, 18 Vincennes IN 47591 Mississippi Tank Co, Indiana Div 1301 E Elkhorn Rd P 812-886-8265 (TANK) Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21

Iowa

Wood River IL 62095 Werts Welding & Tank Service 400 N Old St Louis Rd P 618-254-6967, 800-851-4452 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21

Des Moines IA 50313 Seneca Tank 5585 NE 16th P 515-262-5900 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

Indiana

Osceola IA 50213 Mississippi Tank Co, Iowa Div 1525 E Eddy Saylor Pkwy P 877-783-7739 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 20, 21

Brownsburg IN 46112 Bowman's Tank Services LLC 10445 N State Rd 267 P 877-826-5269 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 East Chicago IN 46312 Perry Maintenance & Compliance Services LLC 321 E Columbus Dr P 219-397-1656, 800-325-5098 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 Gary IN 46406 Continental Tanker Tech 3830 W 4th Ave P 219-977-8742 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21

Sioux City IA 51105 Siouxland Trailer Sales 3535 East 28th St P 712-277-2364, 800-274-2364 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21

Kansas

Great Bend KS 67530 Scott's Tank & Trailer Inspections 288A SW 2nd Rd P 620-792-0533, 620-793-0119 (cell) Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21

Kansas City (Pleasant Valley MO) KS KAW Services 9100 W Liberty Dr P 816-781-6300 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21 Kansas City KS 66115 Kraft Tank 320 Kindleberger Rd P 913-601-6999 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Park City KS 67147 Trailer Sales and Services of Kansas Inc 435 E 77th St N P 316-773-5500 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Shawnee KS 66227 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 8225 Monticello Terrace P 855-476-6178 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

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Kentucky

Ashland KY 41105-0899 Boyd Service Inc PO Box 899 P 606-739-4129 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Ashland KY 41102 Wabash Parts and Services 2105 Donna Dr, Ste 5 P 800-877-3411, 606-929-5833 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14, 15, 16 Calvert City KY 42029 National Tank Services 76 W C Ave P 270-395-0016 After hrs: 270-222-3731 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 18, Truck PMs & repairs Erlanger (Cincinnati OH) KY Midwest Fleet Services 3000 E Crescentville Rd P 513-672-8144 www.midwestfleetservices.com midwestfleet@midwestfleetservices.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21 Lexington KY Midwest Fleet Services Mobile service P 513-672-8144 (Cincinnati OH) www.midwestfleetservices.com midwestfleet@midwestfleetservices.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Louisville KY 40211 National Tank Services 3710 Cane Run Rd P 502-874-4556 After hrs: 502-874-4556 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, 18, Truck PMs & repairs Louisville KY 40216 Pesco Ltd 4205 Camp Ground Rd P 502-448-4113 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 21 Louisville KY 40216 Quala/PSC 3837 Fitzgerald Road P 813-321-6485 x0192 www.quala.us.com LouisvilleShop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Louisville KY 40211 Quala/PSC 3808 Bells Lane P 502-778-2300 www.quala.us.com Louisville512@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21

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Louisiana

Baton Rouge LA 70805 DD Mechanical LLC 7460 E Industrial Ave P 225-205-1041 Svcs: 1, 2, 6 Baton Rouge LA 70805 Quala/PSC 6735 Airline Hwy P 225-356-7155 www.quala.us.com brshop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21 Baton Rouge LA 70805 Wabash Parts and Services 6575 Airline Hwy P 225-356-5050 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Geismar LA 70734 Continental Tanker Tech 35059 E Hwy 30 P 225-677-8377 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 Geismar LA 70734 Global Tank Service Centers 6400 Hwy 73 P 713-887-5900 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11

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Geismar LA 70734 Quala/PSC 35072 E Hwy 30 P 985-507-3860 www.quala.us.com 260-tickets@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14

Reserve LA 70084 CBSL Transportation Services 189 Power Blvd P 985-479-5650 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21

Greenwood LA 71033 Superior Truck & Trailer Co 4705 McGee Rd P 318-938-5492 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21

Hampden ME 04444 HO Bouchard 349 Coldbrook Rd P 207-850-7975 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16

Port Allen LA 70767 Quala/PSC 3100 Phillips Way, Ste G P 225-749-7400 www.quala.us.com portallen565@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 Port Allen LA 70767 Slade’s Industrial Service Inc 1626 Hwy 190 W P 225-336-3338 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 21

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Maine

Saco ME 04072 ZDS LLC Tank Repair & Wash Bay 89 Industrial Park Rd P 207-205-9335 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21

Maryland

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Baltimore MD 21222 Titan Industrial Services 4054 North Pointe Rd P 410-707-1158 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 18, 19

Detroit (Taylor) MI 48180 National Tank Services 8300 Beech Daly Rd P 313-725-8886 After hrs: 214-453-9173 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, Truck PMs & repairs, ISO tanks

Trenton (Gibraltar) MI 48183 Quala/PSC 27007 Fort St P 734-308-0810 www.quala.us.com GibraltarShop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15, 21

Baltimore MD 21213 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 4220 Shannon Dr P 410-752-5411 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16

Gaylord MI 49735 Tank Truck Service Inc, North 1981 Engle Ave P 888-482-2678 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

Warren MI 48091 Tank Truck Service & Sales Inc 25150 Dequindre P 586-757-6500 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

Massachusetts

Kalkaska MI 49646 Marsh Industrial PO Box 1107 P 231-258-4870 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

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East Longmeadow MA 01028 WB Hill Inc 305 Shaker Rd P 413-525-3678 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Haverhill MA 01832 Boston Steel 89 Newark St P 978-556-5330 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21 Uxbridge MA 01569 LW Tank Repair Inc 410 N Main St P 800-564-6001 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Michigan

Clio MI 48420 Signature Truck Systems LLC 13460 N Saginaw Rd P 816-564-2294 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 16, 21

Repair Services Key 1. External visual inspection 2. Internal visual inspection 3. Lining inspection 4. Leakage test 5. Pressure retesting 6. Thickness testing 7. MC330/331 retesting 8. Vapor recovery testing 9. Bottom-loading conversion 10. Major barrel repair 11. Tank passivation 12. Sandblasting/painting 13. Tank changeouts 14. Tank degassing 15. Tank cleaning (for repair) 16. Custom fabrication 17. MC338/Cryogenic tanks 18. Pick-up & delivery 19. Lining repair 20. ASME “U” stamp 21. National Board “R” stamp

Kalkaska MI 49646 TWS Welding & Custom Fabrication 8604 US 131 N P 231-587-9969 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21 Lansing MI 48917 Walker’s Truck and Trailer Service 4135 Vondell Pkwy P 517-322-3110, 800-676-6102 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Midland MI 48642 Quala/PSC 4200 James Savage Rd P 989-423-0188 www.quala.us.com joseph.dewaele@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 14 Moline MI 49335 Liquid Haulers Maintenance 4560 Division P 616-877-4288 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Muskegon MI 49441 St John Truck & Trailer Service Inc 5815 Grand Haven Rd P 231-798-1069 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Owosso MI 48867 Quala/PSC 1793 Dowling Dr P 989-723-8265 www.quala.us.com tom.kleinert@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Portage MI 49024 Tank Truck Service Inc, West 9190 Portage Industrial Dr P 877-752-5150 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

Minnesota

Cambridge MN 55008 Arrow Tank & Engineering Co 650 N Emerson P 763-786-9510 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21 Clearwater MN 55320 North American Trailer 750 Heaton Blvd P 320-774-0044 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Cloquet MN 55720 North American Trailer 1325 MN-45 P 218-655-1130 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Inver Grove Heights MN 55077 North American Trailer 11015 Clark Rd P 651-450-9109 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Luverne MN 56156-0987 Hills Stainless Steel & Equipment Co Inc 505 W Koehn Ave P 800-247-9531 Svcs: 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18 Minneapolis MN 55433 Arrow Tank & Engineering Co 8950 Evergreen Blvd P 763-786-9510 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 Minneapolis (Rosemount) MN 55068 Quala/PSC 16724 Clayton Ave P 651-437-0483 www.quala.us.com rob.lewis@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Morris MN 56267 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 3 Development Dr P 800-992-8981, 320-589-2100 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21

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Mississippi

Hattiesburg MS 39401 Mississippi Tank Company 3000 West 7th St P 800-331-8265 (TANK) or 601-264-1800 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21

Missouri

Kansas City (Pleasant Valley) MO 64068 KAW Services 9100 W Liberty Dr P 816-781-6300 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21 Kearney MO 64040 LPG Energy Services 971 N Jefferson St P 816-501-6371 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21 Park Hills MO 63601 Pneumatic Tank Services 34 Commerce Dr P 855-431-8999 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18 Perryville MO 63775 Semo Tank/Baker Equipment See ad p. 19 456 Semo Ln P 800-264-8348 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21

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Springfield MO 65803 Rogersville Tank Repair See ad p. 19 2461 N Neergard P 417-831-3680 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 21

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Montana

Billings MT 59101 Quala/PSC 1635 N Frontage Rd P 406-256-4933 www.quala.us.com servicegroup@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Nebraska

Grand Island NE 68801 Bosselman Tank & Trailer Inc 4501 Juergen Rd P 308-381-2400, 877-858-5505 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21 North Platte NE 69101 Bosselman Tank & Trailer Inc 3602 E 4th St P 308-534-1011 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Mullica Hill NJ 08062 Timberlane Welding & Service Inc 413 Swedesboro Rd P 856-467-9111 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18

Omaha NE 68110 WTS 2222 N 11th St P 402-547-5440 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 18

New Hampshire

Paterson NJ 07503 Quala/PSC 500 Marshall St P 973-345-9200 www.quala.us.com steven.connolly@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21

Moultonborough NH 03254 North Country Meter 412 Whittier Hwy P 603-253-7262, 888-626-3837 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 Plymouth NH 03264 American Fiberglass Tank Repair 75-4 Main St, Ste 300 P 877-427-0090 Svcs: 3, 19

Pedricktown NJ 08067 Quala/PSC 8A US Route 130 P 856-812-1434 www.quala.us.com Pedricktown.605@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15

New Jersey

Branchville NJ 07826 Elite Fleet Services LLC Mobile service – NJ NY PA CT P 973-862-3668 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Cherry Hill NJ 08003 Quala/PSC 1003 Astoria Blvd P 856-424-6300 www.quala.us.com Steven.laurella@Depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21

Rahway NJ 07065 Quala/PSC 1045 E Hazelwood Ave P 732-381-6996 www.quala.us.com rahway.shop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15,

New Mexico

Albuquerque NM 87121 Great Western Leasing & Sales 13501 W Highway 66 NW P 505-833-5000 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Farmington NM 87401 Largo Tank & Equipment, Inc. 5720 US Hwy 64 P 505-327-6281 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 Portales NM 88130 Semo West See ad p. 19 42009 US 70 West P 575-356-8528

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New York

Niagara Falls NY 14303 DS Rose 2445 Allen Ave P 716-285-3479 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19 Syracuse NY 13209 Tri Tank Corporation 115 Farrell Rd P 315-451-8663 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Utica NY 13502 Bick & Heintz Inc 1101 Stark St P 315-733-7577 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

North Carolina

Buffalo NY 14218 HazMat Environmental Group Inc 60 Commerce Dr P 716-827-TANK Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 21

Charlotte NC 28216 Global Tank Service Centers 710 North Hoskins Rd P 980-432-3319 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 21

Fort Edward NY 12828 Fort Edward Express Co Inc 1402 Rt 9 P 518-792-6571, 800-342-1233 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18

Charlotte NC 28216 Quala/PSC 201 Black Satchel Dr P 7043086204 www.quala.us.com charles.gensmer@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 21

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Charlotte NC 28208 Quala/PSC 1201 Exchange St P 704-399-1744 www.quala.us.com CharlotteShop.615@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15 Charlotte NC 28208 Southeast Fleet Services 1730 Tar Heel Rd P 704-633-0311 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Goldsboro NC 27530 Apache LP Trucks Inc 108 Fitch Ln P 919-689-9613, 800-326-8950 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 16 Greensboro NC 27406 RW McCollum Co Inc 107 West Meadowview Rd P 336-272-6191, 800-632-0226 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Salisbury NC 28147 Southeast Fleet Services 220 W Ritchie Rd P 704-633-0311 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 21 Selma NC 27546 Dozier Tank and Welding 4376 Buffalo Rd P 919-351-0609 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18 Wilmington NC 28401 Wilmington Tank & Trailer Inc 4920 Hwy 421 N P 910-763-2286 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21

Repair Services Key 1. External visual inspection 2. Internal visual inspection 3. Lining inspection 4. Leakage test 5. Pressure retesting 6. Thickness testing 7. MC330/331 retesting 8. Vapor recovery testing 9. Bottom-loading conversion 10. Major barrel repair 11. Tank passivation 12. Sandblasting/painting 13. Tank changeouts 14. Tank degassing 15. Tank cleaning (for repair) 16. Custom fabrication 17. MC338/Cryogenic tanks 18. Pick-up & delivery 19. Lining repair 20. ASME “U” stamp 21. National Board “R” stamp

North Dakota

Stanley ND 58784 North American Trailer 8116 61st St NW Lot 1 P 701-355-6630 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Williston ND 58801 Quala/PSC 13552 Bassett Ln P 701-251-4586 www.quala.us.com teresa.kulstad@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21

Ohio

Alliance OH 44601 MAC Service See ad p. 24 14504 Commerce St P 330-823-9190, 800-297-7986 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18 (wrecked trailers only), 21

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Cincinnati (Evendale) OH 45069 Midwest Fleet Services 3000 E Crescentville Rd P 513-672-8144 www.midwestfleetservices.com midwestfleet@midwestfleetservices.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21 Cincinnati OH 45215 Quala/PSC 10671 Evendale Dr P 513-401-4596 www.quala.us.com CinciShop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 21 Cincinnati OH 45246 Tri-State Trailer Sales Inc 5230 Duff Dr P 513-874-4880 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Grove City OH 43123 CH Bradshaw Co 2004 Hendrix Dr P 800-783-0010 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21 Lima OH 45801 North Dixie Truck & Trailer 2050 N Dixie Hwy P 419-221-3750, 800-440-9523 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21 Loveland OH 45140 Phoenix Industries & Apparatus Inc 6466 Charles Snider Rd P 513-722-1085, 800-368-8265 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21

Marietta OH 45750 Quala/PSC 30760 State Rt 7 P 740-374-3737 www.quala.us.com marietta.shop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 Oak Harbor OH 43449 Eagle Fabrication & Repair 610 N Locust St P 419-898-1369 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 Ravenna OH 44266 Schaeffer's Tank & Truck Service 357 Commerce Rd P 330-296-7519 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21 Richfield OH 44286 Frontier Tank Center Inc 3800 Congress Pkwy P 330-659-3888, 800-662-6344 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 Strasburg OH 44680 Tremcar USA Inc 436 12th St NE P 888-873-6227, 330-878-7708 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21

Oklahoma

Afton OK 74331 Route 66 Truck & Trailer 21930 S 520 Rd P 918-257-5200 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Elk City OK 73644 O-TEX Trailer & Truck Services LLC 1703 S Main P 580-821-0775, 580-243-8304 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 Oklahoma City OK 73127 City Trailer 10220 W Reno P 405-947-4885 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 Oklahoma City OK 73127 Great Western Trailer 10400 W Reno P 405-943-9851 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Oklahoma City OK 73111 Kraft Tank 2650 Shull Ave P 913-257-3814 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

Oregon

Portland OR 97217 Pelletrox Inc 2606 N Newark St P 503-279-2614 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Portland OR 97217 Quala/PSC 8801 N Vancouver Ave P 503-575-7600 www.quala.us.com Portland539@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Pennsylvania

Allentown PA 18104 Hale Tank Services Inc 5361 Oakview Dr P 833-515-7230 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21 Bensalem PA 19020 Quala/PSC 1000 Imperial Ct P 267-385-8173 www.quala.us.com Steven.laurella@Depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15 Colmar PA 18915 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 301 Enterprise Ln P 215-822-1336 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21

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Corry PA 16407 SJ Tank Services Inc 1370 W Main St P 814-964-1305 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21 Duncansville PA 16635 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 709 2nd Ave P 814-695-9239 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

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Emlenton PA 16373 Tank Carrier Services US Inc 3237 Oneida Valley Rd P 724-936-1106 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 12, 15 Johnstown PA 15904 PA Cargo Tank Inspections 153 Macridge Ave P 814-388-7626 Lancaster PA 17601 HY-TEC 51 Industrial Cir P 717-656-4329 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Manheim PA 17545 Dry Bulk & Liquid Tank Services Inc T/A DBL Tank Services Inc 1798 Auction Rd P 717-653-2133, 877-325-8265 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21 Philadelphia (Bristol) PA 19007 National Tank Services 3500 New Falls Rd P 215-949-0279 After hrs: 270-493-6188 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 21, Truck PMs & repairs, ISO tanks Pittsburgh PA 15225 Tri-State Trailer Sales Inc 3111 Grand Ave P 412-777-4000 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Wampum PA 16157 B&R Repair Inc See ad p. 33 309 Industrial Park Dr P 724-752-1200 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21

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South Dakota

Warren PA 16365 Crossett Inc 201 S Carver St P 814-723-2200 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21

Richburg SC 29729 Southeast Fleet Services 3010 Lancaster Hwy P 704-633-0311 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

South Carolina

Spartanburg SC 29302 Oilmens Truck Tanks Inc 140 Cedar Springs Rd P 800-859-8265 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

Goose Creek SC 29445 Hydera LLC 1690 Bushy Park Rd P 843-820-6603 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 15 Greenville SC 29605 Quala/PSC 699 Delaware St, Ste 101 P 864-979-8725 www.quala.us.com GreenvilleShop.663@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15 North Charleston SC 29405 Quala/PSC 2653 Veneer Ave P 843-744-9355 www.quala.us.com charleston589@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21

Spartanburg SC 29303 Quala/PSC 8342 Fairforest Rd P 864-503-0832 www.quala.us.com fairforest528@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 16, 18, 21 Spartanburg SC 29302 Quala/PSC 120 Cedar Springs Rd P 864-210-1485 www.quala.us.com Spartanburg532@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21

Harrisburg SD 57032 Siouxland Trailer Sales 47090 273rd St P 605-368-5400, 800-274-2364 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21 Rapid City SD 57702 National Tank Services 3600 Universal Dr P 605-348-1071 After hrs: 605-348-1071 Svcs: 16, 18, Truck PMs & repairs

Tennessee

Chattanooga TN 37421 Benton Tank Shop 4548 Turntable Rd P 423-698-8511 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16 Chattanooga TN 37410 Quala/PSC 211 Shipp Ave P 423-208-9505 www.quala.us.com ChatShop.696@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 15, 21

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Kingsport TN 37660 Quala/PSC 2915 Sullivan Gardens Parkway P 423-349-2742, 423-276-9461 www.quala.us.com michael.spears@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21 Memphis TN 38118 National Tank Services 5237 East Shelby Dr P 901-443-4450 After hrs: 270-493-6188 Svcs: Truck PMs & repairs Memphis TN 38103 Quala/PSC 1224 Channel Ave P 901-775-9744 www.quala.us.com Memphis520@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 Memphis TN 38116 Wabash Parts and Services 3132 Lakeview Rd P 877-495-3256 Nashville TN 37209 Elite Trailer Sales & Service Inc 1800 Linder Industrial Dr P 615-350-8041 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

Texas

Amarillo TX 79118 KAG Trailer Rehab 3700 S FM 1258 P 806-318-7908 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21

Repair Services Key 1. External visual inspection 2. Internal visual inspection 3. Lining inspection 4. Leakage test 5. Pressure retesting 6. Thickness testing 7. MC330/331 retesting 8. Vapor recovery testing 9. Bottom-loading conversion 10. Major barrel repair 11. Tank passivation 12. Sandblasting/painting 13. Tank changeouts 14. Tank degassing 15. Tank cleaning (for repair) 16. Custom fabrication 17. MC338/Cryogenic tanks 18. Pick-up & delivery 19. Lining repair 20. ASME “U” stamp 21. National Board “R” stamp

Amarillo TX 79118 Trailer Services of West Texas 2100 S Eastern P 806-376-5837 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 Angleton TX 77515 Continental Tanker Tech 28024 TX-288 B P 979-318-3995 Baytown TX 77523 STS Tank Repair 11603 I-10 E, Bldg 3 P 832-694-3948 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 Beaumont TX 77705 Continental Tanker Tech 6315 Hwy 347, Ste B P 409-724-2805 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 Beaumont TX 77707 Quala/PSC 4640 Washington Blvd P 409-245-8500 www.quala.us.com beaumont555@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 Beaumont TX 77705 Quala/PSC 6010 S M L King Jr Pkwy P 281-733-6067 www.quala.us.com BeaumontShop.655@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21 Channelview TX 77530 Continental Tanker Tech 1610 Sheldon Rd P 281-457-9839 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 Clute TX 77531 Quala/PSC 701 S State Hwy 288 Business P 979-266-0270 www.quala.us.com Cluteshop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 21 El Paso (Horizon City) TX 79928 Quala/PSC 491 Darrington Rd P 915-615-5100 www.quala.us.com elpaso537@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21 Fort Worth TX 76106 Fort Worth Tank Works LLC 3251 Braswell P 817-378-9539, 877-378-9538 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 18, 19, 21

Houston TX 77049 Advantage Truck & Trailer Repair LLC 14308 Beaumont Hwy P 713-205-0259 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 16, 18, 21 Houston TX 77066 AJA Tanks LLC 12446 Cutten Rd P 281-897-9600 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 Houston TX 77507 CBSL Transportation Services Inc 13434 Baypark Rd P 281-474-5357 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 21 Houston TX 77017 Continental Tanker Tech 2222 Central St P 713-926-3577 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 Houston TX 77041 DEMI Container Services (DEMI U.S. LLC) 6401 N Eldridge Pkwy, Bldg R P 832-492-8971 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19 Houston TX 77049 Quala/PSC 7600 E Sam Houston Pkwy N P 281-671-8592 www.quala.us.com Houston573@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 Houston TX 77015 Wabash Parts and Services 2840 Appelt P 713-947-5300, 800-672-6939 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Huntsville TX 77320 The Jack Olsta Co 810 IH 45 N P 936-291-7940 Svcs: 16 Kemah TX 77565 Tank Tex LLC 2514 Anders Ln P 832-703-8449, 832-289-9512 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 La Porte TX 77571 Kraft Tank 11100 Hwy 2255 P 346-222-1550 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21

La Porte TX 77571 National Tank Services 2401 Independence Pkwy P 281-478-1000 After hrs: 832-414-0048 (Washrack ONLY) Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21, Truck PMs & repairs, ISO tanks La Porte TX 77571 Quala/PSC 11110 Hwy 225 P 281-471-9601 www.quala.us.com LaPorteShop.603@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 21 La Porte TX 77571 Quala/PSC 1801 Sens Rd P 281-671-8692 www.quala.us.com dave.kleespies@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13.

14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 Lubbock TX 79403 Harmon Tank Co Inc 1003 Teak Ave P 806-763-4631 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Lubbock TX 79404 Trailer Services of West Texas 2420 Slaton Hwy P 806-763-6311 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 Midland TX 79706 Global Tank Service Centers 9617 W County Rd 157 P 713-887-5900 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 Navasota TX 77868 Exosent Engineering LLC 21300 Kathy Fleming Rd P 979-703-1949 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 16, 20, 21 New Boston TX 75561 Fresh Start Tank Wash 159 CR 2103 P 903-547-9872 Odessa TX 79765 Quala/PSC 12318 W County Rd 100 P 432-888-8980 www.quala.us.com Odessa543@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Odessa TX 79765 Trailer Services of West Texas 8001 E I-20 P 432-561-9792 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19

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2025 Cargo Tank Repair Directory Pasadena TX 77507 cotac USA Inc 9938 Chemical Rd P 281-727-3720 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21 Pasadena TX 77506 Global Tank Service Centers 623 Pasadena Fwy P 713-380-1451 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 21 Pasadena (Bayport) TX 77507 National Tank Services 13301 Bay Park Rd P 281-291-5140 After hrs: 281-291-5140, Option 4 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16, Truck PMs & repairs Pasadena TX 77507 Quala/PSC 5100 Underwood Rd P 281-299-6295 www.quala.us.com PasadenaShop.604@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 21 San Antonio TX 78219 Alamo City Truck Service 3410 E Houston P 210-225-5507, 800-510-8322 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 San Antonio TX 78233 National Tank Services 13550 Toepperwein Rd P 210-536-0063 After hrs: Avail internal only curr Svcs: 16, 18, Truck PMs, Truck repairs Waxahachie TX 75165 Waxahachie Tank Works 4300 I-35 N P 972-923-7773 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 18, 19, 21 Wilmer TX 75172 Stainless Tank Specialist 6700 S I-45 P 832-808-0447 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 21

Utah

North Salt Lake City UT 84054 Quala/PSC 54 N 700 West P 801-936-6666 www.quala.us.com Northsaltlakecity572@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21 Salt Lake City UT 84119 Quala/PSC 1475 W 2100 South P 801-563-0111 www.quala.us.com Saltlakecity574@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21

Salt Lake City UT 84120 Utah Tank & Trailer 2255 S 5370 W P 801-956-2770 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21

Chippewa Falls WI 54729 North American Trailer 4306 123rd St P 715-598-2155 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Edmonton AB T6P 1V8 Advance Tank Centres Ltd 10498 17th St P 780-467-8891 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Virginia

Elkhorn WI 53121 Stuart Tank Sales 940 E Geneva St P 888-204-7872 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21

Edmonton AB Ideal Vac & Fabrication Mobile service P 780-490-7118 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 18

Chesapeake VA 23324 Dozier Tank and Welding 801 Industrial Ave P 757-543-5759 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21 Richmond VA 23234 Dozier Tank and Welding 2212 Deepwater Terminal Rd P 844-890-4243 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18

Washington

Seattle (Kent) WA 98032 Quala/PSC 18211 E Valley Hwy P 253-872-4120 www.quala.us.com Seattle587@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21 Spokane Valley WA 99212 Terry's Tank Center 6615 E Mallon Ave P 509-534-0609 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Tacoma (Fife) WA 98424 Quala/PSC 3443 20th ST E Suite C P 253-778-1987 www.quala.us.com zach.golden@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 21

West Virginia

South Charleston WV 25303 Quala/PSC 775 MacCorkle Ave SW P 681-363-0112 www.quala.us.com S.CharlestonShop@depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15

Wisconsin

Beaver Dam WI 53916 Blue Ribbon Tank Inc W 8124 Hemlock Rd P 920-887-8481, 920-887-8482 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21 Beloit WI 53511 Stainless Tank and Equipment Co See ad p. 15 3022 E County Rd S P 608-368-9663 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 16, 18, 20, 21

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Junction City WI 54443 HJ Martens Inc 1125 Martens St P 715-457-2931 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Mauston WI 53948 Wabash Parts and Services N3760 Hwys 12 & 16 P 608-847-4131, 800-468-0345 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 21 Neenah WI 54956 Transport Repair Specialists Inc 2360 American Dr P 920-739-0606 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 Portage WI 53901 Westmor Industries LLC See ad p. 25 2222 W Wisconsin St P 800-992-8981 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

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Casper WY 82601 Quala/PSC 3029 Salt Creek Hwy P 307-776-4600 www.quala.us.com Josh.Betcher@Depotconnect.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21

CANADA Alberta

Calgary AB T2C 4M6 Advance Tank Centres Ltd 5502 56th Ave SE P 403-720-4888 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, Heavy truck PM’s & repairs Crossfield AB T0M 0S0 Maxfield LP 1026 Western Dr P 403-946-5678 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21

Edmonton AB T6B 3E3 Inline Industries 6727 68th Ave P 780-463-3931, 866-999-3931 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18 Edmonton AB T6S 0A4 National Tank Services 13245 24st St NE P 780-392-2343 After hrs: 780-392-2343 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls Edmonton AB T5V 1A2 National Tank Services 15410-Yellowhead Trail P 780-447-1190 After hrs: 780-982-4883 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, Truck PMs & repairs, ISO tanks, road calls Edmonton AB T6S 0A4 Tremcar West Inc, Aurum Energy Park 1750 Aurum Rd P 780-371-1579, 855-552-8880 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, 18 Fort McMurray AB T9H 4C4 National Tank Services 320 MacKenzie Blvd P 587-674-1187; After hrs: 403-392-1532 Svcs: Truck PMs, truck repairs—Nonregulated trailer repair facility, road calls Hardisty AB T0B 1V0 National Tank Services 4607 49 St P 780-888-8216 After hrs: 780-888-1309 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, road calls Leduc AB Maxfield LP 704 – 33 St P 306-242-8900 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16

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Lloydminster AB T9V 1E9 Advance Tank Centres Ltd 91 Willoughby St P 780-875-4952 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19 Millet AB T0C 1Z0 Liquids in Motion Ltd 4002 - 53 Ave P 800-656-8459, 780-387-7424 Ext 297 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 18

British Columbia

Kamloops BC V1S 1C6 National Tank Services 1813 Versatile Dr P 778-376-2127 After hrs: 250-572-2126 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 18, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls Surrey BC V4N 4C4 Advance Tank Centres Ltd 19325B 96th Ave P 604-888-9211 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

Manitoba

Brandon MB R7C 1A8 Maxfield LP 721 Middleton Ave P 204-571-6578 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 21 Winnipeg MB R2J 0Z8 National Tank Services 955 Maginot St P 204-235-4019; After hrs: 204-235-4019 ext 4 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 22, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls

Ontario

Burlington ON L7L 5R8 Tankmart Parts & Service 4420 South Service Rd P 800-268-1456 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21

Guelph ON N1H 6J4 National Tank Services 7079 Country Rd 124 P 519-767-0850 After hrs: 519-465-7924 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 16, 21, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls London ON N5V 2Z8 Tremcar Industries (London) Inc 2060 Oxford St E P 519-452-7732 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Milton ON L9T 1X9 G&D Tank and Trailer Inc 55 Steeles Ave P 905-876-2444 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 Mississauga ON L5T 2S3 GoRight Fleet Solutions 6950 Tomken Rd P 800-265-6338 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 18 Mississauga ON L5J 2Y4 National Tank Services 474 Southdown Rd P 905-822-4322 After hrs: 800-987-0924 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, Truck PMs & repairs Mississauga ON L4W 1K7 TankMaster—A Div of Intrans-Corp 1257 Eglinton Ave East P 905-624-1600 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 18

Sarnia ON N7T 7H5 Tandet Equipment Services 1006 Prescott Dr P 519-332-6000 ext 2 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Toronto ON M1X 1M4 FIBA Canning Inc 2651 Markham Rd P 416-299-1142, 800-567-5930 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Quebec

Laval QC H7C 1A1 Tankmart International 4545 ave des Industries P 450-323-5510 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21 Sherbrooke QC J1M 2E7 Pro-Par Inc 13 Rue Mallory, CP 148 succ Lennoxville P 819-566-8211 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu QC J2X 5P9 Citernes Hebert & Fils Inc 64 Chemin Des Patriotes Est P 450-347-2022, 800-644-2022 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21

Saskatchewan

East Saskatoon SK S7K 3Y5 Maxfield LP 801-50th St P 306-242-8900 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 21 Regina SK S4N 5W4 Advance Tank Centres Ltd 195 Henderson Dr P 306-721-4820 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21, Mobile meter calibrations Regina SK S4P 3A2 National Tank Services 1037 Kearns Crescent P 306-721-1988 After hrs: 306-721-1988 Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls Saskatoon SK S7K 6P6 National Tank Services 2945 Millar Ave P 306-242-8880 After hrs: 306-242-8880, then select option Svcs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls Saskatoon SK S7J 0R1 Tremcar West Inc 202 Melville St P 306-931-9777 www.tremcar.com dufresnem@tremcar.com Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18

Port Colborne ON L3K 5X7 National Tank Services 1 Invertose Dr P 365-457-0026 After hrs: 905-414-7348 Svcs: Truck PMs & repairs Sarnia ON N7T 7H5 National Tank Services 396 McGregor Side Rd P 519-337-1454 After hrs: 519-344-8509 Svcs: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Truck PMs & repairs, road calls

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EQUIPMENT NEWS TerraVest acquires Heil, Polar Tank parent for $546 million Canadian firm TerraVest Industries, a publicly traded manufacturer of transportation equipment, recently acquired Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer parent Engineered Transportation International in a $546 million transaction intended to expand manufacturing capabilities, increase operational efficiencies, and enhance service offerings to the specialty transport sector in North America.

“This partnership represents a significant strategic alignment for EnTrans and TerraVest, paving the way for numerous opportunities that will drive sustainable growth for our businesses,” Rockafellow told Bulk Transporter. “By combining our strengths, we will harness complementary capabilities and resources that enhance our operational efficiencies and market reach.”

Private-equity company American Industrial Partners acquired Heil, the oldest U.S. tank trailer manufacturer, in 2011 and formed EnTrans, which is headquartered in Athens, Tennessee, in 2014.

Today, the EnTrans umbrella also includes Jarco, which makes LPG bobtail trucks, and Kalyn Siebert, a manufacturer of heavy-haul trailers.

TerraVest, based in Toronto, Ontario, serves mission-critical sectors, including petroleum, chemical, food-grade, and cryogenic transportation and storage. Its brands include Mississippi Tank Company, Advance Engineered Products, Maxfield, Pro-Par, and Signature Truck Systems.

“With its strong portfolio of products and established market presence, Engineered Transportation International is highly complementary to our existing businesses,” TerraVest CEO Dustin Haw said in a news release. “We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to drive further growth and innovation while continuing to provide best-in-class solutions to our customers.”

The companies say customers also will benefit from strong aftermarket support and improved supply chain capabilities.

“This collaboration will not only deepen our foothold in existing

TerraVest adds LBT for $16 million TerraVest Industries Inc. recently acquired tank trailer manufacturer LBT in a “strategic” deal meant to align with the recent purchase of EnTrans International.

LBT was acquired for an enterprise value of approximately $16 million, including the assumption of certain liabilities, and subject to customary closing adjustments, according to the TerraVest news release.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, LBT is regularly among the annual Plant Safety Award winners named by the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association. Known for building the “Toughest Tank in the Industry,” LBT has a loyal brand following and a long-standing reputation for quality and innovative trailer designs, TerraVest noted.

“I would like to wish TerraVest continued success as they grow in the bulk tank trailer industry,” Tony Roberts, owner of L.B.T. Inc., said. “I very much look forward to watching them extend and grow the legacy of LBT in Omaha and in the aluminum bulk tank trailer industry for many years to come.”

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markets but also unlock new avenues for innovation and expansion,” Rockafellow continued. “Together, we are poised to deliver enhanced value to our customers and stakeholders, elevating our positions as leaders in our respective industries.”

The acquisition aligns with TerraVest’s strategy of strengthening its presence in key markets while continuing to invest in industry-leading products and services.

TerraVest acquired EnTrans for US$546 million at closing, plus contingent earn-out consideration based on the future financial performance of Entrans in the 12-month period following the date of acquisition of up to US$46 million.

“Engineered Transportation International has built a strong reputation by delivering high- performance solutions to customers across the world,” Rockafellow concluded. “This partnership allows us to build on that success by expanding our capabilities, growing our product offerings, and strengthening our commitment to delivering industry-leading transportation solutions.”

In a statement, TerraVest CEO Dustin Haw welcomed the employees and management of LBT and looks forward to their continuing commitment to the Company and dedication to their customers.

Photo: Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter “I am excited to welcome the LBT team into the TerraVest family. LBT is a well-recognized tank trailer manufacturer, and we see this as a strategic fit as we look to grow our group of tank trailer businesses,” Haw said.

LBT is “highly complementary” with both EnTrans and Advance Engineered Products, Haw added.

Ryan Rockafellow, CEO of EnTrans, agreed.

“LBT is a great strategic fit for TerraVest and EnTrans, strengthening our position in the industry,” Rockafellow said. “This combination will provide the newly integrated entity with unmatched capacity, innovation, and efficiency to serve the evolving needs of the North American tanker market. Together, we are poised to deliver greater value to our customers, enhance operational capabilities, and drive long-term growth.”

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Heil Trailer lands $588M Army contract Heil Trailer recently landed a contract with the U.S. Army for its tactical fuel distribution system (TFDS).

The Detroit Arsenal Army Contracting Command in Michigan awarded the 10-year, $588 million hybrid contract to Heil. The estimated completion date is March 21, 2030, with option years to be completed by 2035, the manufacturer reported.

“We are proud to partner with the U.S. Army’s product team, Petroleum and Water Systems (PAWS), on this new contract,” Kevin Tumlin, director of defense sales and business development for Heil parent Engineered Transportation International, said in a news release. “For decades, Heil Trailer has been manufacturing defense products that are in use all over the world.”

Heil’s TFDS is a ground-refueling petroleum trailer with aviation fueling capabilities. The TFDS units will be produced at the EnTrans manufacturing facility in Athens, Tennessee, which has been fulfilling contracts for the U.S. military since 2001.

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“This award reflects the unwavering dedication we have to supporting the U.S. military,” said Jake Radish, EnTrans president and COO. “We are honored to serve those who serve our country, and our team is focused on executing this contract with flawless precision and pride. With our capacity, new facilities and infrastructure, the contract will compliment our ability to serve our current customers.”

Added Michael Gray, EnTrans vice president of defense programs: “This contract marks an exciting new chapter for EnTrans and Heil Trailer. It reflects not only the trust the U.S. Army has placed in our capabilities, but also the beginning of a broader vision to expand our defense offerings and partnerships.

“I’m proud to be joining the team at such a pivotal moment.”

Wabash, UP.Labs aim to modernize manufacturing Wabash recently partnered with UP.Labs to co-develop Wabash Venture Lab and two startups focused on enhancing configuration workflows and aftermarket parts optimization across Wabash’s technology platforms.

Initiated in fall 2024, the partnership is part of Wabash’s ongoing transformation strategy centered on long-term customer value, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth, the manufacturer reported. Wabash and UP.Labs are co-creating two AI-driven startups designed to simplify operations, elevate customer service, and enable smarter, faster decisions across Wabash’s extensive network of partners and customers. These ventures are reimagining the behind-the-scenes logistics infrastructure that powers the products and services people depend on every day.

“Our collaboration with UP.Labs gives us a faster and lower risk path to creating value for our customers and partners,” Mike Pettit, Wabash chief growth officer, said in a news release. “Rather than try to build the right solutions entirely in-house, we’re working with proven venture builders to co-create tools tailored to the needs of our business. From quoting trailers and truck bodies faster to ensuring the right parts are available when and where they’re needed, we’re unlocking smarter, more agile ways to enhance the customer experience and drive innovation.”

The first venture is a next-generation AI-powered tool that streamlines how customers and dealers specify made-to-order trailers and truck bodies. It intuitively guides users through the most relevant configuration options using real-time trade-off visualizations, reducing the time spent generating and reviewing quotes, and helping sales teams and customers move more quickly and confidently through the specification process.

Wabash expects this streamlined, top-of-funnel experience to unlock efficiencies across the entire manufacturing value chain, including production scheduling, supply planning, and parts manufacturing. Acting as the connective tissue between CPQ, ERP, and CRM systems, the solution bridges critical feature and data gaps.

Wabash’s second venture is designed to transform the aftermarket industry with an intelligent software platform that uses predictive analytics to orchestrate the production, distribution, and pricing of aftermarket parts in real time. Designed to unlock untapped value across fragmented supply chains, this innovation is poised to accelerate parts revenue and efficiency for Wabash.

The new software addresses an opportunity for OEMs with rapidly expanding parts and service operations, particularly those lacking robust intelligence across their supply chain or distribution networks.

This includes mid-sized trailer manufacturers, engineered equipment makers, specialty vehicle OEMs, and emerging automotive brands who have struggled to meet rising demand with their existing systems.

The UP.Labs model combines corporate expertise with entrepreneurial speed and agility to identify high-impact challenges and build bespoke startups powered by vertical AI and advanced analytics.

For Wabash, this approach delivers faster access to breakthrough technologies purpose-built for its unique ecosystem and the ability to bring them to market quickly.

“Wabash has a clear vision for how to modernize industrial manufacturing,” UP.Labs CEO John Kuolt said. “Together, we’re building ventures powered by advanced AI and deep industry expertise—solutions designed to solve real challenges for Wabash’s dealers and partners. Having worked with firms that are recognized leaders in their respective industries, including Porsche AG, Alaska Airlines and J.B. Hunt, we’re especially excited to bring our venture lab model into B2B manufacturing, where the products that drive global supply chains are built and where innovation at the system level can unlock enormous enterprise value.”

The ventures are already in development with UP.Labs and expected to deliver initial MVP (minimum viable product) capabilities later this year. Over time, Wabash will have the opportunity to bring these startups fully into its ecosystem, expanding its digital capabilities in support of long-term growth.

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Tremcar USA joins forces with BigDuty Tremcar USA recently partnered with BigDuty, a petroleum equipment service center in California, in a new collaboration expected to boost equipment availability and after-sales service for customers in the region.

BigDuty’s owner, Harlan “Butch” Howard, boasts 33 years of industry experience. Over the course of his career, Howard has operated, repaired, maintained, and built a wide range of petroleum equipment, earning a stellar reputation for his expertise and dedication, Tremcar reported.

“We are thrilled to join forces with BigDuty and leverage Butch Howard’s extensive knowledge and proven track record in the industry,” Daniel Tremblay, Tremcar president, said in a news release. “His expertise and customer-focused approach will play a pivotal role in helping us develop the sales market in California and ensure optimal after-sales support for our customers.”

BigDuty’s established presence and deep understanding of the California market position the service center as a key partner in Tremcar USA’s growth strategy. By combining Tremcar’s quality tank trucks and trailers with BigDuty’s outstanding service capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver “unmatched” value and reliability to customers, the manufacturer added.

“Partnering with Tremcar USA is an exciting opportunity for us,” Howard said. “We’re proud to align with a company that shares our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Together, we’ll provide the best products and support for the petroleum transport industry in California.”

Kenworth unveils W900 Legacy Edition

Mack improves MD Series capabilities

The Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition is here.

The manufacturer unveiled the new truck—designed to epitomize the iconic Kenworth model drivers of all ages aspire to own—this week during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.

“Our W900 Legacy Edition is a way to celebrate the history and importance of the truck model with our customers,” Kevin Haygood, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing, said in a news release. “We will produce 1,000 of these limited-edition trucks, and they’re sure to become a collector’s item. They’ll be powered by the Cummins X15 engine painted in legacy Cummins beige—an exclusive color for this limited edition. The Legacy Edition is the ninth limited edition W900 Kenworth has produced. In recognition of that, we are bringing back paint schemes from those past trucks and some other fan favorites.”

Kenworth has sold more than 280,000 W900s since 1963, but the final builds are coming next year, the company reported.

The Legacy Edition is available in extended day cab, 72-in. flat top, and 86-in. studio sleeper configurations. Each Legacy truck will be serialized—counting from 1,000 down—in order of build date and sequence with a limited-edition badge on the glovebox.

The interior features a black Diamond VIT interior with platinum accents. For those ordering a sleeper, vintage tuck-and-roll adorns the sleeper back wall. Ravenwood door and dash trim compliment the Legacy’s styling, while platinum-accent stitching and throwback vintage Kenworth logos on trim and headrests complete the package. The Kenworth hood badges take the Legacy Edition into the past as well, utilizing the design that became popular in 1966.

“There has been a long love affair between drivers and the W900,” Haygood said.

In an effort to give Mack Trucks’ vocational customers improved durability and broader options for their applications, Mack now offers a 23,000-lb. rear axle and Cummins B6.7 engine with up to 325 horsepower on its Mack MD Series models.

Designed for a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) of up to 23,000 lbs., the heavier axle and suspension offer increased capability for hauling loads requiring the most durable of trucks. The Mack MD with the 23,000-lb. rear axle specifically benefits refuse packers with 11-yard up to 20-yard rear loaders, as well as those Mack MD models being utilized as water trucks holding 2,000 to 2,500 gallons of water, Mack reported. When paired with the 325-horsepower engine rating and the Allison 3000RDS transmission, the Mack MD is capable of increased towing capacity for trailers.

“The 23,000-lb. rear axle expands the applications in the vocational market—with refuse and construction reaping the most benefits,” said Tim Wrinkle, Mack vice president of vocational and medium duty. “The 325 horsepower also offers carriers traversing longer routes or in a hilly or mountainous region a more durable and reliable powertrain. The rear axles on those truck models equipped with a dump body, hook lift, or roll-offs take some abuse during the truck’s lifespan. The heavier axle rating has better durability, and the larger horsepower engine will provide enhanced performance.”

The Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 25,995 lbs., and the MD7, a Class 7 model, has a GVWR of 33,000 lbs. Both models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET). Mack MD Series models meet the needs of trucking applications requiring dry van/refrigerated, stake/ flatbed, dump and tank truck vocations. The MD6 model does not require a CDL to operate for non-hazardous payloads.

Tremcar recently introduced a new 4500 USG Bucket Box equipped by Big Duty. Photo: Tremcar

BigDuty adds Tremcar’s latest product Tremcar recently introduced a new 4500 USG Bucket Box at BigDuty. Equipped with a Freightliner 108SD Plus chassis, this unit features four compartments with double bulkheads, Civacon manifold, Blackmer vane pump, Liquid Controls meters, and Hannay reels.

“We’d like to send a special shoutout to our friends at BigDuty for customizing this beauty with some extra gear,” Tremcar said.

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EVENT CALENDAR ■ June 1-4, 2025 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Williamsburg Lodge

and Conference Center, Williamsburg, Va. eufmc.com

■ June 9-11, 2025 2025 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort

Worth, Texas

sw-expo.com ■ September 14-18, 2025 ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills Competition (TMCSuperTech), Raleigh Convention

Center, Raleigh, N.C. trucking.org/events ■ September 14-20, 2025 ATA’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week trucking.org/events ■ September 21-25, 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition, Denver, Col. cvsa.org/events ■ September 2025 International Milk Haulers Association (IMHA) Leadership Summit, TBA milkhauler.org

■ October 5-8, 2025 National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2025 Tank Truck Week, Kansas City, Mo. tanktruck.org

■ November 2025 Intermodal Tank Container Association’s 2025 Intermodal Bulk Liquid Symposium, Sundance Grill II,

■ October 7-9, 2025 The Utility Expo, Kentucky Exposition

itcatank.org

Center, Louisville, Ky.

theutilityexpo.com ■ October 14-17, 2025 NACS Show 2025, McCormick Place

Convention Center, Chicago, Ill.

convenience.org

Kemah, Texas

■ December 9-11, 2025 NISTM’s 18th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show,

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, The Woodlands, Texas nistm.org

■ October 15-17, 2025 Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) Convention at NACS Show 2024,

McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. pei.org/convention

■ January 19-22, 2026 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2025, Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention

Center, Grapevine, Texas hdaw.org

■ October 25-28, 2025 ATA’s Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE), San Diego Convention

Center, San Diego, Calif. trucking.org/events ■ November 4-6, 2025 SIGMA Annual Conference,

Nashville, Ten. sigma.org ■ November 16-18, 2025 2024 Trimble Insight Tech Conference + Expo, New Orleans, La. transportation.trimble.com/insight

■ February 10-13, 2026 National Tank Truck Carriers’ Executive Forum, Las Vegas, Nev. tanktruck.org ■ March 10-13, 2026 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week, Indiana Convention Center,

Indianapolis, Ind. worktruckweek.com ■ April 19-22, 2026 National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibits,

Baltimore, Md.

tanktruck.org

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Fleets

Suppliers

Bulkmatic recently promoted Chief Information Officer Ryan Strauss to president. He succeeds Chris Kravas, who recently moved into a transitional role pending his retirement later this year. Kravas has been president of the Indiana-based company since 2017. Strauss joined the bulk trucking Strauss and rail logistics specialist in 2018, bringing with him almost three decades of transportation experience. Prior to Bulkmatic, he had leadership roles at Hub Group and Reinhart Food Service, with responsibility for trucking operations and technology application development.

Depot Connect International (DCI) recently appointed Bill Goetz to its board of directors. With a long career encompassing leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies and private equity-backed organizations, Goetz brings extensive expertise in driving sustainable growth, leading organizational transforGoetz mations, and achieving excellence in operations, marketing, and sales, DCI reported. Goetz currently serves on the board of directors for Vestis Corporation and is a national board trustee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of DYMA Brands.

Texas TransEastern recently named John Gusman director of fleet maintenance. With 30-plus years of experience, Gusman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to TTE’s maintenance team. He previously served as director of fleet maintenance at Mission Petroleum in San Antonio.

DCI also recently welcomed Vikas Parikh as chief information officer. Vikas brings expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity, data strategy, and operational excellence, with leadership experience at HMT, LyondellBasell, EY, Baker Hughes, and GE. With a strategic mindset rooted in purpose and learning, Vikas will help drive ONE DCI’s digital evolution.

Gusman

Trimac Transportation recently updated its executive leadership team, appointing Dan Carpenter as senior vice president of corporate development and integration, promoting Shantel Lockett to VP and controller, and elevating Chantel Loftus to VP of corporate development. A long-standing contributor to Trimac’s growth strategy, Carpenter brings deep experience in leading complex transactions and post-deal integration. Lockett has Loftus Carpenter Lockett played a pivotal role in overseeing financial reporting and internal controls, and she chairs Trimac’s Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Council.

Loftus has played a key role in Trimac’s acquisition-related growth and brings strategic insight and rigour to the company’s corporate development efforts.

Parikh

Grote Industries recently promoted Chris Cammack to division manager for U.S. traditional sales. Cammack has been an integral part of Grote for 26 years, contributing through his roles in marketing, business development, product management, and sales. In his new role, he will be responsible for organizing and coordinating all sales and support activities in the division.

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Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) recently promoted Jeff Barna to presiChandgie Barna Takimoto dent of YCNA and Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC), gave YCNA Chairman and CEO Shinichi Takimoto the roles of head of Japan tire business and head of OT tire sales and marketing for the Yokohama Rubber Co., and named Stan Chandgie COO of YCNA and YTC COO.

Associations American Trucking Associations recently hired Patrick Kelly as vice president of energy and environmental affairs and David Capati as senior manager of energy and environmental affairs. Kelly previCapati Kelly ously served as the senior director of fuel and vehicle policy at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, and Capati previously was a senior environmental associate for JPMorgan Chase and a senior regulatory affairs analyst for Toyota Motor North America.

The Truckload Carriers Association recently selected Karen Smerchek, president and owner of Veriha Trucking, as TCA chairman for the 20252026 term. With a deep commitment to the trucking industry and a passion for safety, innovation, and advocacy, Smerchek is poised to lead TCA through Smerchek a year focused on strengthening industry sustainability, driver support, and regulatory advancements. She also makes history as the first woman to hold this leadership role.

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