The National Bulk Tanker Association’s (NBTA) Bulk Tanker Day 2026 has commenced at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria.
Uniting the road tanker industry to discuss issues shaping the future of transport, the event brings together operators, manufacturers, regulators, emergency services and industry experts to focus on the issues shaping the future of tanker transport.
NBTA Chairman, Justin Keast, delivered an opening address by highlighting the significance of the event.
“Bulk Tanker Day gives people the opportunity to get together, talk to each other and understand what’s going on in the industry,” he said.
“One of the greatest benefits of Bulk Tanker Day is getting people together in the room at the one time.
“You can talk to people on a concentrated level through the day where you can understand their pain points and your pain points.”
Keast also addressed the evolution of Bulk Tanker Day over the years – recognising the sponsors, members and partners which contribute via presentations and stands.
The event now continues to provide a platform for operators, regulators, equipment manufacturers and emergency services to share knowledge and address key safety and operational issues affecting the sector.
The 2026 Bulk Tanker Day program will feature a range of presentations and discussions aimed at improving safety outcomes, sharing operational insights and exploring new technology and regulatory developments affecting the industry.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Key safety initiatives and industry updates from the operator’s perspective, highlighting current priorities across the tanker sector
- NBTA project learnings – shared insights from recent EBS data projects including rollover near misses locations and what tyre pressure and temperature data says about eliminating tyre fires
- The latest from NTI and the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP), including guidance on safely managing steep descents
- A regulators panel discussion covering recently proposed updates to Australian Standards and the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, and their implications for operators
- New WorkSafe Victoria psychological health regulations – what operators need to know about managing psychosocial hazards such as bullying, aggression, fatigue and exposure to traumatic events in the workplace
- New Performance-Based Standards (PBS) requirements for dangerous goods tankers
The benefits of wide single tyres – improved stability, reduced wear, lower tare mass and potentially higher axle load limits.
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