Christopher Tate Wins TMCSuperTech 2021 Grand Championship

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September 15, 2021

Sean McNally
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Christopher Tate Wins TMCSuperTech 2021 Grand Championship
Claims Second Title in Premier Technician Skills Event

Cleveland, Ohio — Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced Christopher Tate of Mohawk Truck Inc., has been crowned as the TMCSuperTech 2021 Grand Champion during TMC’s 2021 Fall Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Cleveland. 

“On behalf of TMC, I’m thrilled to congratulate Christopher Tate on achieving top honors at this year’s competition, earning the title TMCSuperTech Grand Champion,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “This competition showcases the most skilled and knowledgeable truck technicians the industry has to offer, and this award is a testament to Chris’ professional talent and a distinguished milestone in his career as he wins his second Grand Championship title.” 

This was Tate’s second Grand Championship, having won the top spot last at TMC in 2009. He was joined on the victory podium by Joseph C. Anderson Jr., Travel Centers of America, who placed second in competition, and Michael Kerfoot, also of Travel Centers of America, who placed third overall.

This year’s competition consisted of a one-day, one-track competition featuring a written test and 11 skills stations, organized in a table-top format. Thirty-four professional technicians participated in this year’s event. Prizes were awarded to all winners during TMC’s awards luncheon ceremony at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland.

This year’s team award went to Travel Centers of America, consisting Anderson and Kerfoot. The individual station winners were: 

Station Winners:

Written: Joseph C. Anderson Jr., TravelCenters of America

Wheel End: Michael Kerfoot, TravelCenters of America

Transmission: Lucas Coyle, TravelCenters of America

Engine & Aftertreatment: John Norwood, NationaLease

Lighting: Lucas Coyle, TravelCenters of America

Fuel & Lubes: Christopher P. Tate, Mohawk Truck Inc.

Coolant & DEF: Michael Kerfoot, TravelCenters of America

Fastners: José J. Feliciano, Dickinson Fleet Services

Belts & Hoses: Michael Kerfoot, TravelCenters of America

Service Information: Michael Krause, Clarke Power Services Inc.

Brakes: José J. Feliciano, Dickinson Fleet Services

Suspension: Christopher P. Tate, Mohawk Truck Inc.

The complete order of finish was as follows:

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