- Inside NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025: 80th‑anniversary agenda, Terry Bradshaw keynote, and an OEM panel mapping the next chapter for tank trucking.
- Discover the innovative smart tanker trailers, ISO tank solutions, and advanced safety technologies redefining hazardous materials transport and fleet maintenance.
- Decode the regulatory updates—axle‑weight variances and PHMSA fee shifts—and how leading carriers turn compliance into competitive advantage.
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is poised to be a pivotal gathering for the liquid bulk transportation industry.
Held October 5–8 in Kansas City, Missouri, this annual tank trucking conference brings together hundreds of industry stakeholders for four days of training, exhibitions, and networking.
For more news and updates on Tank Truck Week events and highlights, visit our Tank Truck Week page.
Hosted by National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) during the association’s 80th anniversary, NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 offers a positive outlook for the tank truck industry, highlighting both its rich legacy and forward-looking innovations.
For additional updates on NTTC’s initiatives and industry leadership, explore our NTTC news coverage.
With an expected attendance of over 1,000 professionals (building on last year’s turnout of more than 1,000 in Charlotte), the event underscores a spirit of optimism and collaboration across the liquid bulk transportation industry.
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What is NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025?
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is North America’s premier gathering for the liquid and dry bulk transportation sector.
The 2025 event takes place at the Kansas City Convention Center and Loews Kansas City Hotel from October 5 through 8.
As an industry trade show and conference, it features an immersive program of technical training, regulatory updates, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
Over four days, owners, executives, fleet managers, safety and maintenance professionals, and suppliers converge to share knowledge and showcase the latest tank truck equipment and services.
NTTC’s 80th year: Tank Truck Week 2025 connects leadership with on-the-ground practice.
This tank trailer expo and conference has something for everyone involved in bulk liquid logistics.
Attendees can participate in educational seminars led by Tank Truck University instructors on topics like cargo tank maintenance, tank wash operations, and safety best practices.
A high-capacity Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop—conducted by U.S. Department of Transportation experts—offers hands-on training in USDOT cargo tank compliance.
Meanwhile, a sprawling exhibit hall highlights new technologies, trailers, and components from over 80 leading vendors and suppliers, spanning nearly 200,000 square feet of display space.
For additional coverage of emerging innovations in tank trailers and equipment, explore our Tank Trailers news.
Networking events are woven throughout the schedule, including an opening night reception and regional roundtables, allowing attendees to connect with 1200+ peers from across the tank truck industry.
At a Glance
- Dates & venue: Oct. 5–8, 2025 — Kansas City Convention Center and Loews Kansas City Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri.
- Attendance & exhibitors (one line): 1,000+ attendees in 2024 (baseline); 80+ exhibitors in 2025 across nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.
- Headliners: Keynote by Terry Bradshaw; OEM panel led by NTTC Chair David Price; historical session with former NTTC president John Conley.
- Program pillars: Tank Truck University training, USDOT Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop, committee meetings (Dry Bulk, Chemical, Energy Services, Advocacy).
- Networking: Young Executives/First‑Time Attendee welcome; ACT 1 Grand Opening Reception on the expo floor; Safety & Security Council banquet.
The week culminates with the Tank Truck Week Awards gala, celebrating innovation and safety excellence by honoring top performers in various categories.
In essence, NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is a must-attend event for the tank trucking industry, offering products, services, information, and contacts to enhance bulk transport operations.
Participants gain practical, hands-on training they can apply immediately, discover new suppliers and technologies, and even influence NTTC’s advocacy agenda by contributing to committee meetings and forums.
The liquid bulk transport industry comes together at this scale only once a year, making Tank Truck Week an unparalleled opportunity to advance knowledge, foster business development, and promote industry leadership in one venue.
NTTC’s 80th year: Tank Truck Week 2025 connects leadership with on-the-ground practice.
Industry Outlook: Trends Shaping Tank Truck Week 2025
The industry outlook around Tank Truck Week 2025 is notably upbeat and highly impartial, reflecting a sector that is both resilient and forward-looking.
This year’s event theme — “Full Circle: Industry leaders reconnect” — speaks to a renewed unity in the tank truck industry.
NTTC is celebrating 80 years as the voice of tank-truck carriers, and in 2025, it continues to tackle today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s solutions.
A striking example of this positive momentum is the return of previously inactive members: Altom Transport, for instance, rejoined NTTC after a long hiatus and is bringing a brand-new Polar Tank trailer to the show.
Altom Transport conducts a hands-on tanker safety walkthrough with first responders around a stainless chemical trailer.
NTTC President & CEO Ryan Streblow notes that multiple fleets – including Altom – have returned or signed on recently, drawn by the progress NTTC has made in the past few years.
This resurgence in membership signals strong confidence in the association’s direction and the tank truck sector’s collaborative spirit.
The regulatory environment and advocacy are also key factors in defining the industry outlook for 2025.
NTTC has become a recognized name on Capitol Hill and is deeply engaged with regulators, “fully embedded in the regulatory environment” as Streblow describes.
The association actively represents tank carriers before Congress and federal agencies (DOT, EPA, DHS, and more) on matters of safety, environmental rules, and hazmat transportation compliance.
Industry stakeholders are watching legislative developments closely – for example, a new bipartisan proposal (the VARIANCE Act of 2025) aims to allow a 10% axle weight variance for trucks hauling dry bulk commodities like grain and plastic pellets, improving efficiency without raising gross weight limits.
Improving efficiency without raising gross weight limits.
Such proposals directly impact the dry bulk segment – for more on issues and innovations in dry bulk hauling, explore our Dry Bulk coverage.
At the same time, regulators such as PHMSA have floated increases to hazardous materials registration fees for 2024, which could impact carriers of all sizes.
For ongoing updates on PHMSA’s hazardous materials regulations and fee changes, check out our PHMSA news page.
These issues are front-of-mind for attendees at Tank Truck Week 2025, reinforcing the importance of NTTC’s advocacy work.
The event provides a forum for carriers and suppliers to get the latest regulatory updates and to ensure their voices are heard on policies affecting bulk transportation.
Safety performance and innovation continue to be twin pillars of the industry’s outlook, and NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 highlights both.
Tank truck carriers have made significant strides in safety, reaching new milestones that underscore a culture of continuous improvement.
For compliance changes, guidance, and enforcement trends, review our FMCSA updates and rulemaking.
Groendyke Transport leadership with a showcase of NTTC safety trophies, underscoring the fleet’s award-winning safety record.
For instance, Groendyke Transport recently secured its ninth NTTC Outstanding Safety Performance Trophy (the prestigious Heil Trophy). This unprecedented achievement testifies to the carrier’s unparalleled safety record and innovative safety practices.
Across the board, companies are investing in safety technologies and training programs to protect their drivers and the public.
For more insight into fleet safety successes and strategies, browse our Fleet Safety coverage.
Many of the latest tank trailer technologies focus on enhancing safety – from advanced braking systems and rollover protection to real-time telematics for monitoring tanker conditions.
To learn about additional advancements and best practices in tank safety, visit our Tank Safety section.
This emphasis on safety is coupled with a drive for efficiency and innovation.
The industry is embracing new solutions, such as smart tanker trailers (e.g., partnerships that bring IoT and automation to tank equipment) and fuel-efficient components, to reduce costs and emissions.
As one recent showcase demonstrated, cutting-edge inventions such as electric cargo heating systems and automatic vacuum filtration can increase operational efficiency by up to 80%, indicating a future of safer and more efficient tanker operations.
These kinds of breakthroughs form a backdrop of excitement and possibility as the sector heads into 2025.
Overall, the bulk liquid transportation field is navigating challenges with a proactive mindset.
Fluctuating fuel prices and economic shifts have necessitated adaptive strategies; companies are leveraging technology and diversifying their services to maintain stability.
Workforce pressures, particularly the need for qualified drivers and technicians, continue to be an issue. Still, the industry is responding with creative recruitment and retention efforts (from mentorship programs to flexible scheduling and technology-driven training).
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 serves as a barometer of these trends: the strong attendance, high-profile speakers, and full slate of training sessions indicate an industry that is not just surviving, but innovating and thriving.
As NTTC marks its 80th year, the tank truck industry it represents is coming together with a sense of purpose, determined to improve safety, embrace innovation, and drive prosperity for the decade ahead.
Highlights of NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025: Keynotes, Workshops & Expo
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is packed with engaging sessions and exhibits, reflecting the industry’s broad range of interests, from safety to technology.
Below are some of the major highlights and key events attendees can look forward to at this year’s conference and tank trailer expo in Kansas City:
Notable Speakers and Sessions
One of the biggest draws of Tank Truck Week 2025 is its lineup of expert speakers and educational sessions.
The agenda is carefully curated to address both timeless industry concerns and emerging issues.
For example, the conference features an OEM industry panel led by NTTC Chairman David Price, titled “Powering Progress: Influences, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration,” which brings together leading trailer and equipment manufacturers to discuss future trends.
Attendees can also hear from regulatory and safety leaders in various committee meetings held during the week, including the Dry Bulk, Chemical, and Energy Services committees, as well as the Advocacy Committee, where NTTC members discuss sector-specific challenges and share solutions.
These meetings provide participants with the opportunity to shape industry policies directly, underscoring why tank truck industry professionals value this event.
A headline moment is expected to occur during the general session on Tuesday, October 7, when NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and popular TV personality Terry Bradshaw takes the stage as the keynote speaker.
Bradshaw’s appearance injects star power into the proceedings, and his talk is expected to inspire leadership, teamwork, and overcoming challenges – themes that resonate strongly in the trucking world.
Additionally, former NTTC President (and Bulk Transporter editor) John Conley will make a special appearance, contributing a historical perspective by sharing the untold World War II origins of NTTC and its evolution.
This nod to the association’s legacy aligns perfectly with the 80th anniversary celebration, offering attendees a sense of pride in the industry’s remarkable progress.
Beyond the marquee speakers, NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 offers dozens of focused educational sessions and workshops.
These seminars address a wide range of topics critical to liquid bulk transport operations.
For commodity flows, safety practices, and fleet strategies in liquid hauling, explore our liquid bulk transport reporting.
For instance, safety and security are front and center with sessions like “First Steps in Hazmat Compliance: A Beginner’s Guide for the Tank Truck Industry,” which is ideal for newcomers learning about hazardous materials regulations, and “Zero Trust in Motion: Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Trucking Sector,” which tackles the growing importance of IT security for fleet operations.
Other sessions target operational excellence, such as “Introduction to the Technical Aspects of ISO Tanks” (catering to those handling intermodal tank containers) and a hands-on demonstration titled “The Anatomy of an ISO Tank.”
There’s even a session addressing societal issues intersecting trucking: “Prevention and Intervention: Combating Human Trafficking through the Trucking Industry,” underscoring the industry’s role in broader public safety efforts.
Concurrently, maintenance and tank-wash professionals can dive into technical workshops on trailer upkeep and cleaning processes, ensuring that every niche – from fleet safety managers to shop technicians – finds relevant takeaways.
The breadth of session topics illustrates how Tank Truck Week 2025 serves as both an industry training ground and a think tank for new ideas.
Terry Bradshaw Headlines the Event
One clear highlight of NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is the keynote address by Terry Bradshaw, the four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback turned broadcaster.
Bradshaw is slated to deliver a keynote speech on Tuesday morning, bringing his charismatic storytelling and leadership insights to the tank trucking audience.
His presence at the conference underscores the event’s significance – drawing parallels between high-performance sports teams and successful fleet operations.
By sharing lessons on teamwork, resilience, and adaptability, Bradshaw is expected to energize attendees and provide a motivational spark as they tackle their own business challenges.
Having a figure of his stature “headlining” the week speaks to NTTC’s commitment to making Tank Truck Week both engaging and memorable.
It’s not every day that trucking professionals get to hear directly from a Hall of Famer on how to drive excellence, so this keynote will surely be a talk of the event.
Exhibit Hall and Networking Events
Heil Trailer petroleum tanker, rear three-quarter view—representative of equipment and technology featured at Tank Truck Week.
The exhibit hall at Tank Truck Week 2025 is truly a show within a show, offering a glimpse into the latest products and services that power the tank truck industry.
When the expo opens on Monday, Oct. 6, attendees will find more than 80 vendors and equipment suppliers showcasing their wares across nearly 200,000 square feet.
From shiny new stainless-steel tank trailers to advanced pumping systems, valves, hoses, and safety gear, the floor is packed with innovations.
Major manufacturers and service providers have a strong presence – for example, Heil Trailer will be on-site (at booth #1805) with live demonstrations of its newest tanker technologies.
This gives fleet operators and maintenance teams a chance to see cutting-edge equipment in action.
Another much-anticipated display comes from Altom Transport, which is using Tank Truck Week to unveil a state-of-the-art chemical tanker.
Altom’s 7,000-gallon DOT 407 trailer is outfitted with an array of advanced features. From insulated double-conical construction with center-unloading, to “3 o’clock” fall-prevention safety rails, ground-level vapor recovery systems, high-performance Hendrickson suspension/axles with disc brakes and tire pressure monitoring, Truck-Lite LED strobes for visibility, and Michelin wide-base super-single tires.
Such equipment on display reflects the industry’s push toward greater safety and efficiency.
“It’s the opportunity of the year to showcase marquee brands,” Ryan Streblow says of the expo, emphasizing how important this venue is for suppliers and carriers alike to highlight their best offerings.
Whether attendees are in the market for new trailers or simply exploring future upgrades, the trade show floor will be a bustling marketplace of ideas and solutions.
Hendrickson’s TIREMAAX PRO-LB cutaway shows load-based automatic tire pressure management for trailer wheel-ends.
Crucially, Tank Truck Week 2025 isn’t just about formal sessions and exhibits – it’s also a prime industry networking event.
The conference agenda is structured to maximize peer-to-peer interaction and community building.
Proceedings kick off on Sunday with a welcome event for First-Time Attendees and Young Executives, ensuring newcomers and emerging leaders feel at home and are introduced to industry veterans.
Each evening features opportunities to mingle, such as the ACT 1 Grand Opening Reception on Monday, held right on the exhibit hall floor, where sponsors and attendees network over refreshments amid the booths.
These informal gatherings let participants swap stories and business cards, often sparking new partnerships or customer relationships.
The importance of such networking is evident given the diversity of roles present – “Tank Truck Week attracts C-suite executives; operations, purchasing, and finance personnel; and safety, security, and maintenance professionals — and offers something for everybody,” Streblow notes.
In other words, whether you’re a CEO of a large fleet or a young safety supervisor, you’ll find peers to connect with and learn from as the week progresses.
Another centerpiece networking event is the Annual Awards Banquet, which closes out the conference on Wednesday night.
This gala dinner, hosted by NTTC’s Safety & Security Council, is an equal parts celebration and networking affair.
Attendees don semi-formal attire and come together to honor the year’s top performers (more on those awards below), creating a sense of community pride.
It’s also a chance to reflect on the week’s learnings in a convivial atmosphere.
From the Sunday welcome reception on a rooftop to the Wednesday awards banquet, NTTC Tank Truck Week ensures that plenty of face-to-face engagement complements the classroom-style learning.
In an era where remote meetings have become commonplace, the value of shaking hands with a new contact or chatting over dinner with a fellow carrier about shared challenges cannot be overstated.
The relationships forged or strengthened at Tank Truck Week 2025 will likely extend long after everyone leaves Kansas City.
Tank Transport at NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 – Booth #2716
Tank Transport at NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 — on-site coverage and interviews. (Booth #2716)
On‑site editorial team across all four days, capturing floor innovations, safety best practices, and regulatory takeaways from NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025.
- Live session podcast with targeted interviews with fleet safety leaders, trailer OEMs, telematics providers, and regulators.
For broader context across carriers, equipment, and policy, browse our Tank Transport news hub.
Commitment to Safety and Innovation at Tank Truck Week 2025
Safety and innovation are at the heart of NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to protecting people and continuously improving operations.
Throughout the event, there is a strong emphasis on safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and technological advancement – all vital themes for bulk transport companies in 2025.
One of the key functions of Tank Truck Week is to recognize and encourage excellence in safety.
NTTC uses the platform of this conference to honor the carriers and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding safety performance over the past year.
For example, winners of NTTC’s annual Competitive Safety Contest and Personnel Safety Contest are formally celebrated during the Safety & Security Council Banquet on the final day of the event.
These awards span multiple categories based on fleet size and type, but all share a common criterion: an exceptional safety record.
By highlighting those with the lowest incident rates and best safety practices, NTTC reinforces what constitutes “good” in the tank trucking community.
The Tank Truck Week Awards highlight achievements such as low accident frequencies, innovative safety training programs, and effective safety cultures within companies of all sizes.
Honorees in 2025 include both for-hire carriers and private fleets, each evaluated in classes so that similarly sized operations compete against each other.
The champions – from Grand Awards to Honor and Merit placings – represent carriers who have kept incidents to a minimum through diligent safety management.
NTTC proudly brings these safety leaders on stage in Kansas City, congratulating them and their safety directors in front of industry peers.
Such recognition not only rewards those companies but also provides inspiration and benchmarks for others to strive toward.
It creates a friendly competition that ultimately lifts safety standards industry-wide.
As noted earlier, some fleets like Groendyke Transport have made safety excellence part of their identity – Groendyke’s multiple contest wins (nine and counting) for the Heil Trophy are a testament to how far a relentless focus on safety can take a company.
At Tank Truck Week 2025, stories of these accomplishments are shared and applauded, underscoring the message that safety is the cornerstone of success in bulk transport.
Hand-in-hand with safety is the focus on regulatory updates and compliance at the conference.
The tank truck sector operates within a complex web of regulations (from federal hazmat rules to state transportation laws), and changes in these rules can significantly impact operations.
That’s why NTTC ensures that Tank Truck Week offers direct access to regulators and experts who can brief attendees on what’s new and what’s coming.
This year’s event features briefings from U.S. DOT officials and industry advocacy leaders, keeping carriers informed about evolving federal and state regulations.
One educational session explicitly addresses the shifting regulatory landscape: “A New Administration and a New Direction of Regulation: A TTMA Update,” where representatives from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) and industry executives discuss how recent political changes may alter trucking regulations in areas such as equipment standards and environmental compliance.
For trailer standards, manufacturing insights, and advocacy briefings, visit our TTMA equipment and regulatory updates.
Moreover, NTTC’s Advocacy Committee meeting (open to members during the conference) is a forum to discuss pending legislation and lobbying priorities.
Current topics likely include the aforementioned axle weight variance proposal and changes to the hazmat fee structure, as well as perennial issues such as highway infrastructure funding and labor regulations.
NTTC’s advocacy team, in partnership with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other groups, uses input from these meetings to guide its efforts in Washington.
As Streblow highlighted, NTTC’s credibility in D.C. has grown – being “laser-focused on improving the tank truck industry’s image” and pushing for sensible regulations has resonated with both members and policymakers.
At Tank Truck Week 2025, that dynamic is on display: the industry isn’t passively reacting to rules; it’s actively engaging and shaping them through knowledge sharing and unified advocacy.
On the innovation front, Tank Truck Week 2025 provides an exciting showcase of how technology and new ideas are driving the industry forward.
The expo floor, as described, is filled with innovative hardware – from lightweight trailer materials to automated braking and electronic stability control systems that make tank trucks safer on the road.
But innovation in trucking isn’t just about equipment; it’s also about processes and people.
For sector-wide shifts, rates, and market dynamics, see our trucking industry coverage.
Several conference sessions delve into technological and operational innovations.
For example, a seminar on cybersecurity in trucking highlights the need for digital defenses as fleets adopt more connected devices and telematics.
The rise of electronic logging devices (ELDs), digital load tracking, and innovative fleet management software means cybersecurity has become a critical aspect of safety – protecting data and operations from cyber threats is an emerging priority discussed at the event.
Another session focuses on data analytics and trucking – showing how analyzing data from operations can reveal insights that improve efficiency and safety (aligning with trends like using big data to optimize maintenance and routing, which many fleets are exploring).
Attendees also hear about specific innovations such as smart trailers equipped with sensors (for load status, temperature, pressure, etc.) and AI-driven systems for driver coaching and predictive maintenance.
All of these tech topics underscore that the tank truck industry is embracing the digital age, not shying away from it.
Carrier Action Items (Quick Wins)
- Routes & loading: Audit state/municipal axle/route constraints on high‑density lanes; update loading SOPs and axle group distributions; refresh pre‑trip checklists accordingly.
- Hazmat readiness: Refresh driver briefings on 49 CFR cargo tank inspection intervals and emergency procedures; require sign-offs and spot checks after the show.
- Budgeting: Re‑forecast hazmat registration and permit line items; align renewal timing with fiscal plans and expected fee updates.
- Cyber hardening: Run a ransomware/telematics outage tabletop; rotate API keys, tighten MDM on in‑cab devices, and verify incident response contacts with key vendors.
- 90‑day pilot: Spec disc brakes + ESC on a subset, add TPMS with pressure/temperature telemetry, and track incident rate, brake life, and maintenance intervals vs. baseline.
Empowering the Next Generation of Tank Truck Professionals
A significant part of the industry’s future-proofing strategy is investing in its people – especially the next generation of drivers, technicians, and leaders.
At NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025, this focus on workforce development and training is evident in multiple ways.
For instance, the conference officially kicks off with a Young Executives event and a welcome for first-time attendees.
By giving newcomers special attention and providing a space for them to meet each other, NTTC is fostering a sense of community among emerging professionals.
Mentorship and knowledge transfer are encouraged in these settings, which is crucial as an older generation of industry experts retires and new talent must step up.
Throughout the week, several educational sessions and discussions zero in on how to recruit, train, and retain skilled personnel in the tank transport field.
One notable session is “Rethinking Orientation: Building Better Beginnings for the Next Wave of Tank Truck Talent,” which explores improved onboarding and training techniques to set new drivers up for success.
It’s widely recognized that driver turnover and a general driver shortage have challenged the trucking industry for years, and tank fleets often require even more specialized skills (hazmat endorsements, tanker handling expertise) that can be hard to find.
Strategies to close this gap are being addressed head-on – companies are implementing mentorship programs where veteran drivers coach rookies, offering more flexible scheduling to improve work-life balance, and leveraging technology-driven training, such as simulators or e-learning platforms, to enhance driver skills.
By discussing these approaches at Tank Truck Week, carriers can learn from each other’s successes in workforce development.
Another aspect of empowering the next generation is focusing on the well-being and culture for drivers and staff.
A session titled “Whole Driver, Whole Fleet: Building a Culture of Health on the Road” highlights that keeping drivers healthy – physically and mentally – is not just good for them, but also leads to safer operations and better retention.
Topics such as fatigue management, mental health resources, and fitness on the road are likely to be covered, providing fleet managers with new ideas to support their teams.
Similarly, a roundtable on “Culture and Training – Why it Matters!” emphasizes that a strong safety culture and continuous training go hand in hand in reducing incidents.
These discussions reflect a modern view of personnel management in trucking: employees are an investment, and cultivating their growth and satisfaction directly contributes to an operation’s success.
In summary, NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 is not only addressing the current state of the industry but is actively preparing it for the future.
By combining advanced technical knowledge, stringent safety practices, and progressive people strategies, the event portrays an industry that is highly impartial in assessing its challenges and bold in pursuing solutions.
Tank Truck Week’s comprehensive approach – from policy advocacy and safety awards to technology demos and youth engagement – ensures that attendees leave with actionable insights and a shared confidence in where the tank truck industry is headed.
As the conference concludes and participants return home, they carry with them new connections, knowledge of cutting-edge trends, and a reinforced commitment to excellence that will help drive their businesses forward.
In the words of many seasoned attendees: Tank Truck Week is more than just a conference, it’s a catalyst for driving the tank truck industry forward – and 2025’s edition, with its positive outlook and game-changing insights, certainly lives up to that reputation.
NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025 FAQ’s
When and where is NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025?
Oct. 5–8, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center and Loews Kansas City Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City gathers 1,000+ professionals and 80+ exhibitors under one industry roof.
How big is the expo this year?
More than 80 vendors and suppliers spread across nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.
Who should attend from a fleet?
C‑suite, operations, safety/compliance, maintenance/shop, purchasing/finance—each has targeted sessions, committee meetings, and exhibit‑floor solutions.
What training and workshops matter most?
Tank Truck University courses and the USDOT Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop provide hands‑on compliance training and inspection know‑how you can apply immediately.
What’s new or different in 2025?
80th‑anniversary theme, high‑profile keynote (Terry Bradshaw), returning members showcasing advanced trailers (e.g., Altom’s Polar Tank chemical tanker), and a refreshed OEM panel.
How do we maximize ROI from attending?
Arrive with a pilot shortlist (brakes/ESC, TPMS/telematics), pre‑book vendor demos, capture three metrics per pilot (safety, cost, uptime), and schedule 30/60/90‑day follow‑ups before leaving the show.
Key Developments at NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025
- Dates and venue: Oct. 5–8 in Kansas City at the Convention Center and Loews; 80th‑anniversary theme “Full Circle: Industry leaders reconnect.”
- Program pillars: Tank Truck University training, USDOT Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshop, and committee meetings (Dry Bulk, Chemical, Energy Services, Advocacy).
- Headliners: Terry Bradshaw keynote; historical perspective from John Conley; OEM panel “Powering Progress: Influences, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration.”
- Expo scale and highlights: 80+ exhibitors across nearly 200,000 sq. ft.; product demos from major manufacturers; Altom Transport showcasing a 7,000‑gal DOT 407 chemical tanker with safety and efficiency upgrades (disc brakes, TPMS, fall protection, LED visibility).
- Technology focus: smart trailers and telematics, data analytics for maintenance and routing, cybersecurity best practices for connected fleets, ISO tank instruction, and hands‑on “Anatomy” demo.
- Safety and awards: Competitive Safety Contest and Personnel Safety Contest honors at the Safety & Security Council banquet; continued emphasis on lowering incident frequency and elevating safety culture.
- Regulatory and advocacy: briefings on evolving federal and state rules; discussion of axle‑weight variance concepts and hazmat registration fees; NTTC’s expanded policy presence and member engagement.
- Workforce development: Young Executives and first‑time attendee onboarding; orientation redesign; mentorship and tech‑enabled training to address driver and technician shortages; driver health and wellness initiatives.
- Networking engine: ACT 1 Grand Opening Reception on the expo floor; evening mixers and regional roundtables; closing awards gala to cement partnerships.
- Market outlook: resilient demand for liquid and dry bulk; diversification strategies amid fuel and economic volatility; renewed member participation signals stronger industry cohesion.
Authoritative External Resources for NTTC Tank Truck Week 2025
- Event hub: NTTC’s official Tank Truck Week 2025 page
- Agenda: Full Tank Truck Week 2025 program and sessions
- NTTC schedule: NTTC events calendar and multi-year schedule
- FMCSA Hazmat: FMCSA Hazardous Materials program overview
- Compliance guide: How to comply with federal hazmat regulations (FMCSA)
- Rollover prevention: Cargo tank truck rollover prevention training (FMCSA)
- PHMSA registration: Hazardous Materials Registration overview (PHMSA)
- Register online: PHMSA online hazmat registration portal
- Technical reference: eCFR 49 CFR Part 180 Subpart E — cargo tank qualification & maintenance
- TTMA: Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association — about & resources
- Anti-trafficking training: Truckers Against Trafficking training library
- Venue listing: Kansas City Convention Center — Tank Truck Week 2025 event
