When most people hear the word “chemicals,” it often comes with a negative connotation. But have you ever considered how integrated chemicals are in our daily lives–and in a positive way? Let’s begin by recognizing the vital role of the trucking industry in the United States. It’s the backbone of our economy. But what’s often overlooked is its role in transporting bulk liquid chemicals. These chemicals aren’t just some industrial need; they are elemental building blocks. Chemicals enable countless industries to create, innovate, and manufacture a myriad of products that we use daily. For insta ..read more

Driving a truck is never an easy job, but there is one time of year where it becomes especially difficult: cold – and sometimes wet – winters. When the snow begins to fall, and the road conditions begin to worsen, truck drivers face a serious challenge. Trucks are big, heavy machines that can be difficult to control, and when the road is icy and slippery, driving a truck can feel downright dangerous, especially in the Northern United States or routes that go through Canada. If you’re a professional truck driver who will be taking to the roads this winter, it is imperative you take all the nec ..read more

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Highway Transport has been proud to be a Gold Level Sponsor of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) for many years. With more than 500 tank truck drivers on the road, Highway has over a thousand pairs of watchful eyes committed to helping prevent the worst possible kind of traffic—human. What is Human Trafficking? According to the TAT website, human trafficking is another way to say modern-day slavery. TAT estimates there are over 50 million slaves around the world today. Human trafficking is rampant in the U.S., with hundreds of thousa ..read more

PRESS RELEASE Highway Transport, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, fully supports the passage of H.R. 5840, the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. We appreciate the bipartisan efforts in Congress to streamline security credential background checks, helping our skilled drivers obtain credentials quicker and reducing downtime waiting for authorizations to work. This bill represents a step forward for the trucking industry, and we are grateful for the collaborative work of all involved parties in advancing this important legislation. The post Highway Transport Supports the Transpor ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of year, as the song goes, with festive holidays and sparkling snow. But, especially for professional tank truck drivers, winter also brings concerns that must not be ignored in order to stay safe and healthy. Truck drivers know that the beauty of the season can also bring dangerous driving conditions. Cold weather can cause issues with our vehicles, the roadways, and our bodies. Be prepared with winter safety tips for truck drivers and their trucks. Give Your Body a Winter Tune-Up You’ve likely heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ..read more

When you think of chemical tank trucking, you probably don’t think about it being environmentally friendly. But it can be, and Highway Transport is working hard toward that goal. We have been putting a lot of time and effort into technology to improve our efficiency and sustainability, and it’s going to be one of our major initiatives in 2024. A Future of Sustainability, Efficiency, and Ecofriendly Trucking We have already been making steps in the right direction, and increasing efficiency is one of them. You might know that we clean and reuse our wastewater, and we have systems in place to m ..read more

Ethan Valentine, an equipment-cleaning tech, works on cleaning a tank at Highway Transport. New Tech Monitors Chemicals Inside Tanks by Silas Sloan Knoxville News Sentinel USA TODAY NETWORK – TENNESSEE A Knoxville-based trucking company is implementing new strategies to make long-haul trucking more efficient for drivers across the country. Highway Transport, a long-hull chemical trucking company, partnered with Anytreck, a GPS tracking company, to develop a new technology called TempTrack, which actively monitors and reports the temperatures of the chemicals inside the tanks, Chief Operating ..read more

“SuperPam” is the nickname AJ Adams (Freeport service center manager) gave Pam Randol, professional chemical tanker driver out of Highway’s service center in Freeport, TX. Highway’s own SuperPam represented Highway Transport on the national stage in Boston. Whether you call her “SuperPam” or “Aunt Pammy” or “mom”, she answers the call and is beloved by all. To us at Highway Transport, she is a winner every day. The Highway Transport Team in Boston at NTTC 2022-2023: AJ Adams, Rick Lusby, Matt Powell, Marshall Franklin, Pam Randol, Tom Frain, Carol Frain, Tommy Frain, Michelle Rayfield, Candi ..read more

At Highway Transport’s location in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Laurie Doran (Service Center Manager) and her team invited community members, customers, and business associates into our place of business. Visitors met our owners and leaders. It was a great get-together for everyone to learn more about Highway’s liquid bulk transportation services. The event was two-fold: Bringing people together + Responsible Care® session on chemical safety. Local fire dept. and first responders were glad to check out our state-of-the-art chemical tanker units. Customers and visitors toured the facility and met m ..read more

The Highway Transport Green Treads program is supporting Earth Day this year by volunteering at W.G. Jones State Forest in Conroe, TX. On April 25th the sales team walked the forest collecting trash and working the gardens planting, pruning, and mulching. Highway Transport Green Treads   https://highwaytransport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/highway_helping_hands__houston_forest_cleanup.mp4 Easy ways that all of us can celebrate Earth Day! 1. Visit National Parks Virtually. Nearly all 62 national parks of the United States offer some sort of virtual tour. Get a bird’s eye view of the Gr ..read more