National Tank Truck Carriers

What National Tank Truck Carriers does

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1945 that represents the North American tank truck industry before federal regulatory bodies and Congress. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, NTTC operates a three-tier membership program (Carriers, Private Fleet, and Associate members) serving for-hire tank truck carriers, private fleet operators, and industry suppliers across all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with regional representation through a Safety & Security Council structured into Eastern, Midwest, Southern, and Western regions.

NTTC's product surface spans membership dues (recurring subscription revenue), regulatory advocacy delivered through Capitol Hill engagement and formal comments to agencies (FMCSA, PHMSA, EPA), recurring publications (Bulk Hazmat Compliance Guide in its 56th edition, Tank Truck Market Analysis, Cargo Tank Maintenance Manual), and a portfolio of annual events including Tank Truck Week (Oklahoma City), the Annual Conference (rotating venues), Call on Washington (Capitol Hill advocacy), and Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshops delivered in partnership with FMCSA instructors. The North American Safety Contest, awarding the Heil Trophy (since 1948), functions as the industry's principal safety recognition program. NTTC monetizes through event sponsorships ranging up to $22,000 Diamond tier, tiered booth rentals, paid workshop attendance ($600-$775), and publication sales ($115-$1,500 per title).

The organization is governed by a 43+ member Board of Directors and Executive Committee composed of senior executives from member carriers including Kenan Advantage Group, UPT, Cox Petroleum, Trimac Transportation, Usher Transport, Groendyke Transport, and others. Ryan Streblow serves as President & CEO. The underlying technology stack is a standard association management platform (tanktruck.org) supporting member directories, event registration, and an online store; no proprietary AI, data products, or technology platform differentiation is evident in the source material.

Name

National Tank Truck Carriers

Legal name

National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc.

Website

https://tanktruck.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Tank Truck Carriers is a 1945-founded nonprofit trade association that represents the North American tank truck industry through federal advocacy, safety programs, publications, and member events. It serves for-hire carriers, private fleets, and industry suppliers across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) TL Carriers (TLADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container/Chassis Inspection, Certification & Compliance Services (CSC, IICL, DOT/FMCSA) (TLAKACAK), Dry Bulk (Hopper/Pneumatic) TL Carriers (TLADADAE)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Regulatory advocacy
• Tank truck industry
• Transportation safety
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Carrier, Private Fleet, and Associate member categories. Carrier members have full voting rights; Private Fleet and Associate members have varying governance privileges.
2. Educational Workshops: Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshops offered in-person at various locations (Denver, Oklahoma City) and virtually, with pricing of $600-$775 per attendee depending on membership status and registration timing.
3. Publications Sales: Sale of industry publications including the NTTC Bulk Hazmat Compliance Guide 56th Edition 2025 ($115-$145), Tank Truck Market Analysis 2026 ($300-$1,500), and Cargo Tank Maintenance Manual ($325-$400).
4. Event Sponsorships and Exhibits: Tank Truck Week sponsorships ranging from Bronze ($3,500) to Platinum (SOLD OUT) levels, plus booth rentals ($3,000-$12,000 for members) and equipment/trailer spots ($1,750).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is a membership-based trade association representing the U.S. tank truck industry since 1945. It provides federal regulatory advocacy before Congress, FMCSA, PHMSA, and EPA, industry safety programs (including the North American Safety Contest and Safety & Security Council), compliance training workshops, industry publications, and major annual events (Tank Truck Week, Annual Conference, Call on Washington) for for-hire carriers, private fleet operators, and industry supplier members.

Product overview

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) is a trade association representing the tank truck industry since 1945. The organization offers a membership program with three tiers (Carriers, Private Fleet, Associate) providing advocacy, networking, and industry resources. NTTC produces educational publications including the Bulk Hazmat Compliance Guide, Tank Truck Market Analysis, and Cargo Tank Maintenance Manual. The organization hosts major annual events including Tank Truck Week, the NTTC Annual Conference, and Call on Washington. Additional programs include the North American Safety Contest (recognizing top safety performers with the Heil Trophy), the Safety & Security Council with regional representation, and a Political Action Committee for federal advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NTTC Membership Trade association membership offering advocacy representation, networking, and industry resources for tank truck carriers, private fleet operators, and industry suppliers. Carrier members have full voting rights; Private Fleet and Associate members have varying governance privileges.
• NTTC Bulk Hazmat Compliance Guide (56th Edition 2025) Comprehensive compliance guide covering hazardous materials transportation regulations under 49 CFR. Priced at $145 regular, $115 for members.
• 2026 Tank Truck Market Analysis Market research study covering tonnage, revenue, and fleet size for the tank truck segment, drawing on U.S. Census Bureau data, NTTC members, and proprietary databases across twelve commodity groups. Priced at $1,500 regular, $300 for members.
• Cargo Tank Maintenance Manual Maintenance reference manual covering current DOT specification cargo tank procedures, FRP trailers, and portable tanks, with how-to procedures, graphics, and printable recommended reports for compliance recordkeeping. Priced at $400 regular, $325 for members.
• Tank Truck Week 2026 Annual flagship industry conference and trade show held in Oklahoma City featuring exhibitor booths, educational sessions, committee meetings, networking events, Safety & Security Council Awards Banquet, Skill Building Sessions, and PAC Reception.
• NTTC Annual Conference Premier annual event bringing together fleet leaders, suppliers, shippers, and stakeholders for industry insight, strategy, recognition, advocacy access, and committee dialogue. 2026 held in Baltimore, MD; 2027 scheduled for Scottsdale, AZ.
• Call on Washington Annual advocacy event bringing tank truck industry leaders to Capitol Hill for meetings with lawmakers, regulators, and federal agencies (including EPA and FMCSA) on issues impacting tank truck operations.
• Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshops In-person and virtual training workshops led by FMCSA instructors covering cargo tank qualification and maintenance requirements under 49 CFR Parts 107 and 180, including registration procedures and inspector qualifications. Priced at $600-$775 per attendee.
• North American Safety Contest Annual safety competition recognizing the safest tank truck operations in North America through a two-round mileage-based competition across Harvison, Sutherland, and Private Fleet divisions. Grand Champions receive the Heil Trophy (awarded since 1948).
• NTTC Safety & Security Council Industry council bringing together safety professionals from across North America to strengthen tank truck industry safety, with National Chair Dan Wright and regional chairs representing Eastern, Midwest, Southern, and Western regions.
• NTTC Political Action Committee (PAC) Bipartisan federal PAC supporting Congressional candidates who understand tank truck industry issues, raising funds from eligible member company executives to strengthen industry advocacy in Washington.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33 Members of Congress engaged during 2025 Call on Washington
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard, major and significant.

• Heil TrailercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 September 2026Sponsor of Heil Trophy and Safety & Security Council Annual Awards Banquet at Tank Truck Week 2026.
• The Phoenix CharitystandardOthers · 30 September 2026Charitable recipient of 2026 Driver of the Year charitable donation presentation by Bruce Jones.
• ACT 1 (Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026. ACT 1 Grand Opening Reception to kick off Tank Truck Week.
• EnTrans InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Great West Casualty CompanymajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026. Also sponsor of Safety & Security Council Annual Awards Banquet.
• MAC LTTmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• STE (Transportation Equipment)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026. PAC Reception co-sponsor.
• TremcarmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• WabashmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Global Tank TrailermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• RidewellmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Platinum sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026. PAC Reception co-sponsor.
• BettssignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Diamond sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Dixon BaycosignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Diamond sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Pelican WorldwidesignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Diamond sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• HendricksonsignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Diamond sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• RETESAsignificantGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Diamond sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Depot Connect InternationalstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Gold sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Jack OlstastandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Gold sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• NetradynestandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Gold sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026. Keynote session sponsor.
• Werts WeldingstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Keynote sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• Cottingham & ButlerstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2026Silver sponsor of Tank Truck Week 2026.
• FMCSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Partnership with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for Cargo Tank Test & Inspection Workshops. FMCSA instructors lead training sessions on compliance with 49 CFR Parts 107 and 180. Workshops include coverage of registration procedures, qualifications of Registered Inspectors, Design Certifying Engineers, and Authorized Inspectors.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025EPA engagement during NTTC's Call on Washington 2025, including discussion with Aaron Szabo, Assistant Administrator at EPA's Office of Air and Radiation on environmental regulations affecting tank truck operations.
• FMCSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025FMCSA engagement during Call on Washington 2025, including working lunch with FMCSA Deputy Administrator Adrienne Camire discussing regulatory priorities, safety initiatives, and industry concerns.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• NATSO: NATSO represents truck stop and travel plaza operators, serving the same professional driver base that operates tank trucks. Adjacent ecosystem trade association with similar advocacy, events, and membership model but different functional focus.
• American Chemistry Council: ACC is the trade association for U.S. chemical manufacturers, the principal shipper-customer base of NTTC's hazmat carrier members. Highly adjacent — ACC's Responsible Care and transportation advocacy overlaps with NTTC's hazmat regulatory work, and the two frequently co-engage on PHMSA and DOT rulemakings.
• The Chlorine Institute: The Chlorine Institute is a specialized trade association for chlorine producers and packagers, many of which use NTTC member carriers for hazmat transport. Narrowly overlapping on hazmat packaging, tank car/tank truck specifications, and emergency response training.
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: OOIDA represents professional truck drivers and small carriers — the labor supply side of the same industry NTTC's carrier members depend on. Comparable advocacy/legislative model but from the driver perspective; both organizations engage Congress on ELD, hours-of-service, and CDL issues.
• Petroleum Marketers Association of America: PMAA represents petroleum marketers and fuel retailers (e.g., 7-Eleven, Casey's General Stores — both NTTC Safety Council regional chairs). Adjacent trade association serving overlapping end-customers of tank truck carriers, particularly for refined fuel distribution.

Direct peers

• American Trucking Associations: ATA is the largest U.S. trucking industry trade association, offering the same advocacy/events/membership model as NTTC but at a much broader scope (all trucking segments). Directly comparable as a peer trade association serving carrier members with Washington DC regulatory representation, annual conventions, and safety/education programs.
• National Private Truck Council: NPTC is the trade association for private fleet operators — one of NTTC's three membership segments. Directly competes/overlaps for the same Private Fleet member companies (including fuel retailers like 7-Eleven and Casey's that sit on NTTC's Safety & Security Council) and offers similar advocacy and education.
• Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association: TTMA represents the manufacturers of truck trailers and tanks — overlapping with NTTC's Associate member base (Wabash, Tremcar, EnTrans, Global Tank Trailer, Heil Trailer are all major tank trailer OEMs). Comparable trade association model focused on the same equipment ecosystem NTTC's carrier members operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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