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March 16, 2019

TMC and PIT Group Unveil 2019 Collaborative Research Program

Atlanta, Georgia —– Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and PIT Group of FPInnovations, announced the organizations will be conducting joint research projects on fuel savings and emerging braking technologies.

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March 18, 2019

TMC Honors Five with 2019 Silver Spark Plug

Atlanta – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored three professionals with its highest honor — the Silver Spark Plug —at the opening of TMC’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

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March 4, 2018

TMC Opens Exhibit Hall During 2018 Annual Meeting

Atlanta – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened the doors on a sold out exhibit hall as part of TMC’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

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September 18, 2017

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose Seven Percent in August

Arlington, Va. — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index jumped 7.1% in August, following a 0.5% gain during July. In August, the index equaled 149 (2000=100), up from 139.1 in July.

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September 15, 2017

Nation’s Top Technicians Vie for Coveted Title at TMC Skills Competitions

Orlando, Florida – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council opened up the 13th annual National Technician Skills Competitions at the Marriott Orlando World Center.

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June 29, 2017 

TMC Releases 2017 Recommended Practices Supplement

Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council released their 2017 Recommended Practice Supplement, featuring 58 new or revised Recommended Practices, with a goal of increasing equipment maintenance efficiencies. The RP Supplement is a TMC member benefit but also available for purchase on CD-ROM or print.

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May 29, 2017

Equipment Maintenance Pros Gather in Orlando for TMC's Fall Event

Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced it is opening registration for its 2017 Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills Competitions – TMCSuperTech – to be held September 16-21 in Orlando, Fla.

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March 26, 2017

ATA Announces Leadership Change at TMC

Arlington, Va. – Today, as part of the federation’s ongoing restructuring, the American Trucking Associations announced a leadership change at its largest council – the ATA Technology and Maintenance Council, which has named longtime TMC Technical Director Robert Braswell as the organization’s acting executive director replacing Carl Kirk who has left the organization.

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February 12, 2017

TMC Announces Exhibit Hall Sell Out

Arlington, Va. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council announced it has sold out its entire exhibit space for the upcoming TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville.

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February 28, 2017 

TMC Honors Industry Leaders During Annual Meeting

Nashville, Tenn. – 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.