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FUEL OIL / LPG
PETROLEUM
JOBBERS

The National Newspaper of the Liquid and Dry Bulk Transportation Industry

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Tank-truck industry
optimistic, Tank Transport
Trader survey shows

More than 70 percent of tank-truck industry professionals believe their industry will improve in 2012, according to a survey by Tank Transport Trader magazine.

This fall the magazine asked 3,800 transportation executives if they thought conditions will improve in their industry next year, and if they intend to expand operations.

“In both cases the answer was overwhelmingly positive,” said publisher Gary Hightower. “Expectations may well exceed reality next year, but it is positive news that so many companies are feeling confident to the point they hope to expand operations. Our data, although limited, matches what other studies are showing. If an economy cannot move forward until employers are ready to push it forward, this is good news for everyone.”

Tank Transport Trader asked company leaders eight questions relating to company operations in 2012. Of those who responded, 38 percent identified themselves as transporters, 30 percent said they were manufacturers, and 29 percent said they were vendors.

Asked whether their industry will strengthen or weaken next year, 71 percent of respondents said the industry will be stronger. Another 9 percent expected conditions to deteriorate, and 14 percent said they were uncertain.

The survey then asked respondents how much the industry might grow. Among those who expected the industry to improve, the highest percentage, 24 percent, said they expected a growth rate of 1 to 2 percent; 20 percent expected a growth

Erman Jackson dies at age 70

Superior Industries, LLC acquires tank manufacturer Trans-Tech Industries

Clarence Erman Jackson, a longtime salesman for several leading tank-truck equipment companies, died recently in Dallas, Texas, at age 70.

His funeral was held Oct. 31 at White’s Chapel of Memories, followed by burial in Central Community Cemetery.

Jackson was born Oct. 10, 1941, to Martin and Lorene Jackson in Colorado City, Texas. A long-time resident of Parker County, Texas, Jackson enjoyed traveling and family campouts.

Effective September 30, 2011, Morris, Minnesota-based, Superior Industries, LLC announced the acquisition of Trans-Tech Industries. Trans-Tech is a leading manufacturer of aluminum truck tanks located in Brewer, Maine. Founded by Ken Peters and Bob Neal in 1985, the company manufactures tank models used in refined fuel transport, aircraft refueling, water transport and wood pellet delivery.

Ken Peters, who will continue as
president of the company, advanced
the Trans-Tech rectangular tank
design with research and FEA
analysis from the University of Maine.
Featuring a press brake formed tank,
the design offers an innovative low
center of gravity proven to greatly
reduce the chance of rollovers by
decreasing product sloshing inside
the tank. The safe tank design is also
a result of precise fit-up and quality
welding techniques giving customer’s
long lasting value and performance.

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