Despite testimony that an oilfield carrier pushed truck drivers to work more than 100 hours per week and ignore federal hours-of-service regulations, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that the family of an “overworked” truck driver killed in a rollover crash can’t file a wrongful death lawsuit against the carrier because they couldn’t prove the company “intended” for him to die in a crash.
Instead, the court ruled that the family of Fabian Escobedo, who worked for Mo-Vac Service Co. in its...
Bankrupt ENTREC has started looking for buyers for its heavy haul trucking and crane services subsidiaries – ENT Oilfield Group in Canada and ENTREC Cranes & Heavy Haul in the U.S.
The Alberta-based company is marketing the subsidiaries individually, according to investment teasers from Sequeira Partners and Ernst & Young. Bid deadlines for the subsidiaries are set for June 26, with final agreements anticipated by August 4.
ENTREC Cranes & Heavy Hauling, based in North Dakota, has 48 tractors,...
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Frac sand firm Vista Proppants and Logistics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday stating it has around $500 million of liabilities, according to court documents.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based company said the unprecedented downturn in the oil and gas industry harmed its financial position.
“After thoroughly evaluating our options and strategic alternatives with our advisors and board of directors, we are confident that this is the best path forward for Vista and our stakeholders,”...
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