HOUSTON—Kraft Tank Corporation is set to host the second Tank Summit, which is expected to draw tank truck fleets from across the country to Kraft’s new La Porte, Texas, facility to learn about the latest tanker technology and safety innovations from leading industry suppliers.
The event starts with lunch and an open house at noon on April 16.
The keynote speaker is Will Lusk, National Tank Truck Carriers director of education and government relations, who will break down the current regulatory and legislative landscape in Washington, NTTC’s advocacy goals, and how technology can help carriers thrive in uncertain times.
“I am excited to be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Tank Summit,” Lusk told Bulk Transporter. “Events like these are great opportunities for tank truck stakeholders to foster genuine dialogue and drive forward meaningful solutions. My remarks will offer a look behind the curtain of the D.C. landscape, providing insights that will directly relate to the event’s agenda to shape the future of our industry.”
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Event sponsors include Kraft, SAF-Holland, Drōv Technologies, and ConMet. Representatives from Dixon Valve & Coupling, PT Coupling, and Pilot Company also will spotlight novel products and services in short presentations that leave time for questions, hands-on demonstrations, and networking. “The goal of the 2025 Tank Summit is to bring together as many folks in the industry as possible to talk about technology, safety innovations, and how to work together to provide solutions for fleets,” said Katherine Williams, Kraft marketing specialist.
Presentations are expected to start at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Limited spots still are available.
Kraft also will host a happy hour and networking event after the Summit that starts at 6 p.m. at O’Neals On the Water in Baytown.
Tank Summit speakers include:
- Dan Kohn and Luke Groenewoud, SAF-Holland senior business development managers, and Ron Mills, SAF-Holland territory sales representative: They’ll review the following products:
- FW35 fifth wheel: Why it’s the right choice
- Haldex ApolloSDx super-duty air treatment system: Engineered to deliver clean, dry air to maximize braking performance in severe-duty applications
- Truck Trailer calipers with continuous pad wear sensor: Enhanced braking performance and pad life through even wear and simplified maintenance
- Lifeseal+ brake chamber: A 100%-sealed chamber
- CBXAN23 AeroBeam: The lightest-weight suspension available for tank trailers
- Conmet Preset Plus hub: An integrated spindle nut system enhances wheel-end clamp load, simplifies installation, and aids in hub removal
- Bob Davis, Drōv vice president of business enterprise: Davis will detail the AirBoxOne smart trailer system and an integration with SKF’s TraX Wheel End Monitor
- J.C. Dolinger, Dixon national sales manager: Dixon will discuss the future of overfill technology
- Dave Palmer, PT Coupling transportation products market manager: Palmer will demonstrate PT’s pump system
- Brent Hickman, Pilot senior manager for equipment, maintenance, and fleet sales: Hickman will highlight how Pilot uses the Drōv system to optimize operations.
“We have an agenda filled with great speakers, but we also want people to start dialogues about the issues they’re facing and talk through the potential solutions,” Williams concluded.
