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ATA, TMC Celebrate Sixth Annual National Technician Appreciation Week

Washington – Celebrating the hard work and commitment of professional technicians, the American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council announced June 5 that the sixth annual National Technician Appreciation Week will be held September 21-27.

TMC Releases 2025 Report on Standard Repair Times (SRTs) for Commonly Performed Maintenance Tasks

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Ten TMC member fleet and service provider members responded to TMC’s “Fleet & Service Provider Average Standard Repair Time (SRT) Survey,” which was administered in the first half of 2025. The purpose of the study was to aid in establishing baseline repair times that will improve shop productivity and profitability. This is the sixth year that TMC has conducted the survey, providing a comparison of year-to-year SRT data.

TMC Fleet Members Top Maintenance Concerns Shift Slightly From Fall 2024 to Winter 2025

TMC Fleet Members Top Maintenance Concerns Shift Slightly From Fall 2024 to Winter 2025 

Tires Listed as Top Five Concern for First Time Since Council Tracking Began in Winter 2025, According to Latest Survey

The things that keep fleet managers up at night shifted slightly through the end of March 2025, according to a winter survey conducted by ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) — at least when it comes to TMC fleet members’ top maintenance worries. 

Industry Leaders Recognized by TMC During Annual Meeting

Nashville, Tenn. – (Wednesday, March 12) Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored several industry professionals with a variety of awards for their important service to the council and the industry during the Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

TMC Honors Five with Silver Spark Plug

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March 10, 2025

 

TMC Honors Five with Silver Spark Plug

Council Recognizes Outstanding Contribution to Industry with Highest Award

Nashville, Tenn. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored five professionals with its highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug —at the opening of TMC’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

TMC Names Radu Mihai General Chairman & Treasurer

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March 10, 2025

 

TMC Names Radu Mihai General Chairman & Treasurer

Canadian Maintenance Manager to Lead Industry Organization

Nashville, Tenn. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced Radu Mihai, corporate fleet manager, BURNCO Rock Products, has been installed as 2025-2026 general chairman and treasurer during the organization’s Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

TMC Opens 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

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March 10, 2025

 

TMC Opens 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

Event Features Dozens of Technical Sessions and Premier Trade Show

Nashville, Tenn. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened TMC’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition here at the Music City Center.

TMC and MVTS Announce Expanded Collaborative Partnership

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March 10, 2025

TMC and MVTS Announce Expanded Collaborative Partnership

Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2025) – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and MVT Solutions (MVTS) announced they have signed an addendum to an existing Memorandum of Understanding on a new, collaborative partnership.

Fullbay Unveils Fifth Annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

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March 9, 2025

Fullbay Unveils Fifth Annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report; 

Highlights Key Industry Data and Benchmarks for Commercial Repair Industry

Fifth report finds that labor rates continue to rise by more than $4 annually

Parts and Labor Costs Fall in the Fourth Quarter of 2024

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