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Jason McDaniel

Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has nearly 20 years of experience as a journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.

Jason McDaniel | Trailer-Body Builders
The new Omni Tanker composite chemical tank trailer is distributed exclusively by Kraft Corporation.
Trailers

Kraft introduces Omni composite tank trailer

Oct. 18, 2024
The use of lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber composites for the barrel structure helps to maximize the trailer’s payload capacity and efficiency
Wabash
Wabash’s Mauston, Wisconsin, facility, established in 1962, is the OEM’s base of operations for tank trailer repair and maintenance.
Trailers

Tanker uptime: No job too tough for Wabash shop

Sept. 9, 2024
Bulk haulers across North America rely on the Maustin facility for critical repairs and maintenance—now more than ever
Intellistop
Trailers

Partial victory: Fuel hauler wins first Intellistop exemption

May 28, 2024
FMCSA grants three-time safety champion’s long-delayed exemption request—but with new stipulations that limit the deployment of a preferred trailer safety device