Our Story
Who we are and why we exist.
Since its founding, the Tank Truck Institute, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation supported by the tank truck industry, has worked to strengthen the industry through education, training, and workforce development. By investing in programs that connect people to meaningful careers, we help advance safety, professionalism, and the long-term sustainability of this essential sector.
Our Mission
The Tank Truck Institute (TTI), supported by the tank truck industry, connects people to meaningful careers by promoting the industry and its opportunities, advancing education and training, and developing apprenticeship pathways that build a skilled and sustainable workforce.
Our mission is to create education that changes lives and elevates skills, provide financial support for impactful educational initiatives, and develop training programs that remove barriers to entry. We work to establish national standards for education and training that cultivate highly skilled, empowered professionals and a strong talent pipeline. Through these efforts, we promote awareness and elevate public perception of the tank truck industry and its vital contributions to the economy.
“The Tank Truck Institute plays a critical role in supporting education and safety initiatives that benefit the entire tank truck industry.”
— David Price, United Petroleum Transports
Our Focus
The Tank Truck Institute directs its efforts toward addressing the most pressing workforce and education needs facing the industry.
Creating and supporting education and training programs that elevate skills and remove barriers to entry.
Developing clear, nationally recognized pathways that prepare learners for long-term careers in tank trucking and related roles.
Advancing workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships, that help build a skilled and sustainable talent pipeline.
Promoting a positive, accurate image of the tank truck industry and its contributions to everyday life and the economy.
Why it Matters
The tank truck industry is critical to everyday life, yet it faces challenges in workforce development, safety, and public perception. Education is the key to addressing these challenges. By investing in impactful learning opportunities, we are helping to prepare the next generation of professionals, support continuous improvement, and ensure the industry thrives well into the future.
Make a Donation
Help strengthen the future of the tank truck industry. Your support funds education, training, and workforce initiatives that invest in the people who keep essential goods moving.