In person Cargo Tank Test and Inspection Training: May 26th & 27th, 2026

Art Fleener, retired USDOT Hazardous Materials Program Manager and Tom Bryant, industry expert will be teaching a 2-day cargo tank testing and inspection workshop on May 26th and 27th at the Gilbert Community Room, just 2 miles North of Ames, Iowa.

Art and Tom have taught this class to thousands of industry, federal and state personnel over the past 29 years.

The class is interactive and engaging. Students routinely comment that this is the best cargo tank workshop that they have ever been to. This class will benefit your company and provide the information and training that is needed for you to properly test and inspect USDOT hazardous materials specification cargo tanks.

Training is required by the USDOT at least once every 3 years. Failing to have current training is one of the most common violations cited by the USDOT and can lead to thousands of dollars in fines. Make sure your folks have great training and are very knowledgeable on cargo tank testing.

Key topics covered in-depth include requirements outlined in Part 180, testing of cargo tanks including:

External visual inspections

Internal visual inspections

Pressure tests

Leakage tests

Thickness test

Lining inspections

Cost for the class is $600 per student if you pay by credit card.

Cost for the class is $575 per student if you pay by check.

Space is limited so don't wait to sign up at the last minute!

Class includes cargo tank regulation book, student manual, lunch, refreshments and snacks. 

The Gilbert Community Room address is located at 105 SE 2^nd Street, Gilbert, Iowa 50105. There is a large selection of hotels in the Ames, Iowa area a short distance away.  Class times are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Tuesday and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday.

We also offer a full range of USDOT hazardous materials consulting for your company. Please reach out to bryantconsulting@yahoo.com to learn more about other services we offer.

For a $25.00 discount per student, please contact bryantconsulting@yahoo.com for payment and registration. If paying by credit card, please use the link at the bottom to register through our website. Please note there is no discount for credit card payments.