Bulk Transporter

Bulk Transporter serves as a key resource for the liquid and dry bulk logistics sector. Targeted at bulk shippers, transporters, and storage facility operators, BT focuses on delivering up-to-date news on regulations, advancements in technology, logistics management, and safety measures for hazardous materials. With more than 75 years of experience, BT has established itself as a reliable source of information in the bulk logistics field.

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Best man: ABC VP leads NTTC through ‘interesting’ time

1 week ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

Ward Best was ready for a change. He and wife Shannon had recently welcomed their first son, Camden, so she wanted to move closer to home, and he wanted a new career. Fortunately for them, providing solutions is a life-long passion for Shannon’s dad, Gary Short, the 82-year-old CEO of Atlantic Bulk Carrier (ABC), which Short founded in 1971 in Providence Forge, Virginia. “Gary and I met, and we agreed he would hire me, and we could try it out,” Best recalled.
Solid oak: NTTC celebrates 80 years

1 week ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

The Covid-19 pandemic prevented National Tank Truck Carriers from celebrating its diamond jubilee in person, so leaders are determined to ensure this year’s 80th birthday bash is an occasion worth remembering.
Finely polished: Pulido Transport charts market-savvy path forward

2 weeks ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

HOUSTON, Texas—Joe Pulido was busy when the call came in. And since the Pulido Transport owner didn’t recognize the number, he only partially listened to the exasperated voice on the other end—who he assumed was probably selling something—before saying he wasn’t interested and hanging up.
American PetroLog expands multimodal bulk services with KAG Logistics

2 weeks ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

American PetroLog’s founder said the time was right when he sold the third-party bulk logistics company in 2022. Bailey Bobbitt, American PetroLog vice president, now is certain KAG Logistics (KAGL) was the right place, too. “KAGL was the best fit for us culturally,” he said. “We already did a lot of the same things,but we each brought something different to the equation in terms of transloading, private-fleet reliability, and specialized services.
2025 Tank Summit unites top fleets, suppliers

2 weeks ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

HOUSTON—Kraft Tank Corporation is set to host the second Tank Summit, which is expected to draw tank truck fleets from across the country to Kraft’s new La Porte, Texas, facility to learn about the latest tanker technology and safety innovations from leading industry suppliers. The event starts with lunch and an open house at noon on April 16.
TerraVest acquires Heil, Polar Tank parent

1 month ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

Engineered Transportation International CEO Ryan Rockafellow is excited about the company’s new era. Canadian firm TerraVest Industries, a publicly traded manufacturer of transportation equipment, this week announced its acquisition of the Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer parent in a transaction intended to expand manufacturing capabilities, increase operational efficiencies, and enhance service offerings to the specialty transport sector in North America.
Fact check: DOY judge is a difficult job

1 month ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

I have interviewed and profiled every National Tank Truck Carriers Professional Driver of the Year since becoming Bulk Transporter editor in 2020. I even wrote about all eight Champion Finalists my first year, when NTTC suspended the program due to Covid-19, and the candidates waited an extra year to see who won. So I know these are all elite tank truck drivers—and even more impressive people. Still, I didn’t fully comprehend the difficulty of selecting a winner until now.
Volvo Trucks redesigns VNR for bulk and other regional haulers

1 month ago | bulktransporter.com | Josh Fisher

Volvo Trucks unveiled its all-new VNR regional Class 8 truck, which is refreshed for the growing demands of bulk and flatbed haulers, during a special event at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council exhibition. With a tighter turning radius, the new VNR is built for shorter-range operations, the manufacturer said. It also features improved aerodynamics and can be spec’d in sleeper configurations for longer hauls.
Florida Rock & Tank Lines president eyes career’s end

1 month ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

A tank truck industry era is coming to an end. Rob Sandlin, Florida Rock & Tank Lines president of past National Tank Truck Carriers chairman, plans to retire May 2, bringing a close to a 41-year career that includes overseeing Florida Rock’s acquisition by United Petroleum Transports. “The success we’ve experienced over the course of my career at Patriot and Florida Rock & Tank Lines has been very rewarding and something I am immensely proud of,” Sandlin said in a news release.
Kwik Equipment celebrates 10 years

1 month ago | bulktransporter.com | Jason Mcdaniel

Kwik Equipment Sales, a manufacturer of tank container chassis trailers, compressed gas tube trailers, and other specialized equipment, is celebrating 10 years of operation. Pratap Lingam, Kwik Equipment president and CEO, previously worked at Pratt Industries and SandBox Logistics before starting the company in March 2015 in the Houston suburb of Pearland, Texas.