EVENT DESCRIPTION
TMCSuperTech is North America’s premier skills competition for professional commercial vehicle technicians. TMCSuperTech contestants come from all segments of the trucking industry, and many are state, regional or corporate champions.
The competition is a two-day event. Day One features various table-top and hands-on skills challenges for the Professional and Student Technician, which includes all types of technicians. Day Two features a written test for all competitors, a technician training fair (featuring numerous hands-on job related training classes that qualify for ASE Education Foundation continuing education units), followed by an competition awards banquet.
The competition is open to any actively employed commercial vehicle technician. However, all competitors must be TMC Technician Members. Active members are eligible to enter the competition without fee. Nonmembers will pay an entry fee and will become members for the remainder of the year.
This year’s TMCSuperTech competition will feature two tracks — a one-day hands-on professional track for all types of technicians; and a one-day student track for those currently in school or those who are six months or less from graduation. Everyone who registers for the professional track will be eligible to win the Grand Championship in 2026. This year, winners of verified state maintenance council/trucking association competitions will be eligible to compete for a special “Champion of States” award in addition to the overall Grand Championship. The entry fee is also waived for verified 2026 state champions, as has been the case in previous years.
TMCSuperTech registration forms can be found at https://tmcfall.trucking.org. Registrations forms must be postmarked by a specific date set by TMC. Only preregistered contestants are eligible to compete. Contestants are sent a confirmation of their registration and housing accommodations once their registrations are complete. [Membership forms available at https://tmc.trucking.org/join-tmc or by calling TMC offices at (703) 838-1763.]
TMCFutureTech — Our National Student Technician Competition consists of a set of skill stations for post-secondary technician students, patterned after TMCSuperTech.
TMC’s TEC Technician Training Fair — Offers a series of training sessions for technicians and supervisors.
SPONSORS
Click here for a listing of all 2026 TEC Friend of the Technician Sponsors (coming soon)
Click here to learn more about becoming a TEC Friend of the Technician Sponsor
Click here to learn more about becoming a TMCSuperTech Goodie Bag Sponsor
IMPORTANT LINKS
Guidelines on how to conduct a TMCSuperTech-styled Competition (PDF)
Rulebook for TMCSuperTech 2026 (PDF) coming soon
Rulebook for TMCFutureTech 2026 (PDF) coming soon
For results and news from TMCSuperTech 2025 / TMCFutureTech 2025 competitions, click here.
For links to TMCSuperTech videos, click here.
PAST TMCSUPERTECH GRAND CHAMPIONS
2005 Steve Talmadge
2006 Tyson Sontag
2007 Bryan Lewis
2008 Bryan Lewis
2009 Christopher Tate
2010 Jeff Schlecht
2011 Jeff Schlecht
2012 Chris Barnett
2013 Mark McLean, Jr.
2014 Mark McLean, Jr.
2015 Eric Vos
2016 Eric Vos
2017 Mark McLean, Jr.
2018 Philip Pinter
2019 Kelby Bentley
2021 Christopher Tate
2022 Phillip Pinter
2023 Doug Nickles
2024 Doug Nickles
2025 Matthew Sloan
The need for vibrant leadership is at the core of every organization striving for continuous improvement and excellence. The Technology & Maintenance Council “TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Program” identifies and cultivates the next generation of TMC leaders and advances the needs of the transportation industry through professional development opportunities. Talented, young fleet professionals who join the program become part of TMC’s foundation for building a better and stronger trucking industry.
TLOT graduates have assumed leadership roles in the Council at all levels, including General Chairman & Treasurer, Study Group Chairman, Secretary, Task Force Chairman, Committee Chairman, Committee leader and more.
Candidates for the program must:
- Be employed by a company who has an employee who is a TMC member
- Be nominated by direct supervisor or company executive
- Have attended three of four consecutive TMC general meetings prior to admission in the program (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis under certain extenuating circumstances.)
- Commit to attend four scheduled meetings once in the program
- Complete a capstone group project by the end of the two-year program.
- NOTE: Graduates are expected to assume leadership roles in the Council. Candidates should have less than 10 years experience in the trucking industry and/or be under 40 years of age.
- NOTE: Candidates must resubmit a new application and supporting documentation each year they apply even if they have applied for the program previously.
Click here to nominate someone for the TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Program
Click here to view a webinar on why you should apply for the TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Program
Deadline to submit applications is October 17, 2026 for the Class of 2029.
Graduating Class of 2019
Amanda Schuier, Quality Transport Co; Bryan Stewart, Jones Logistics (Valedictorian); Chuck Kerr, FedEx Freight; David Piliro, Dunbar Armored; Matt Nolan, FedEx Freight; Daniel Mustafa, TravelCenters of America; Brandon Pashby, Ozark Motor Lines; Brandon Fackey, Clarke Power Services Inc. and Mark Kennedy, Swift Transportation.
Graduating Class of 2020
John Walborn, Dossier Systems; Anthony Marshall. UPS; Travis Dintelman, TODCO Inc.; Kevin Sternes, Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co.; Amy Winfield, Suburban Seating & Safety; Gary Miller, Mack Trucks; Zack Holderfield, Volvo Trucks North America; Phil Stewart, Airdyne Industries Inc.; Craig Tobin, Lite-Check Fleet Solutions Inc.; Joe Christoffel, Navistar; Craig Biehl, Dorman Products Inc.; and Nick Rivera, ExxonMobil.
Graduating Class of 2021
Kyle Mitchell, Maverick Transportation (Valedictorian); Randy Griffith, Emission & Cooling Solutions; Travis Studstill, Volvo Trucks; Christian Gustafsson, Volvo Trucks; Bobby Knight, Morey; Brett Wilkie, GP Transco; Ashley Schimmel, Transtex LLC; Kirt Weaver, Hadley; Mark Appleman, RevHD, LLC; Leonard J Wheatley, Fleet Pro; and Travis Wynes, CTP, Fleet Advantage.
Graduating Class of 2022
Arica Jackson, UPS (Valedictorian) Christopher M. Gates, Truck-Lite; Mason Queen, Gray Manufacturing; Jacob Hanson, Fedex Ground; Radu Pop, Stertil-Koni USA Inc.; Brett Delp, Dorman Products Inc.; Matthew Farcosky, Fleet Pro; Tony Thompson, Hub Group; Michael Nowoslawski, Alcoa Wheels; Megan Junker, Paccar Parts; Ian Fox, Wabash; Jamil Young, Fontaine Modification; and Ana Salcido, Navistar Inc.
Graduating Class of 2023
Kurt Dunn, PITT OHIO (Valedictorian), Rocco Marrari, EBE Technologies; Hector Flores, Knight-Swift Transportation
Graduating Class of 2024
Justin Worden, Nussbaum Transportation (Valedictorian); Sasha Babenko, Erich-Jaeger USA; Hayden Gaussoin, Silver Eagle Mfg.; Jason Rohn, Dhollandia LIftgates; Tommy Slaymaker, Peterbilt; Bailey Stephenson, Alcoa Wheels
Graduating Class of 2025
Ashley Rush, INTERNATIONAL (Valedictorian); Adam Krey, INTERNATIONAL; Robert Ford, Venture Logistics; Ben Sando, TravelCenters of America; Elandon Carey, Kirk Nationalease; Dan Salabsky, PITT OHIO; Ray Martinez, HDNABI.
Graduating Class of 2026
Steve Smith, Hill International Trucks (Valedictorian); Kyle Kinslow, Bluegrass Dedicated LLC; Aaron Acker, Messer North America, Inc.; Matthew Kelly, Greenbush Logistics
TMC Leaders of Tomorrow
TLOT Graduating Class of 2025