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S.1 Electrical Study Group Survey Report: Fleet Preferences for a Next Generation Tractor/Trailer Electrical Interface

ABSTRACT
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) conducted this survey on behalf of its S.1 Electrical Study Group to assess fleet preferences regarding performance and characteristics for the next generation (NextGen) of tractor-trailer electrical and data connector(s) to be recommended as the successor to the current industry standard SAE J560 connector.

The results of the survey were collected from a representative cross section of fleet operations. The fleets responding to the survey indicated a high-priority need for development of a NextGen connector that maintains backward compatibility with existing SAE J560-equipped vehicles, as well as a need in the short-to-medium time frame for new features and technologies that would be enabled by whatever is ultimately selected as the NextGen connector.

Position Available - Director of Dealer Sales

Strick Trailers leads the industry in the design and manufacturing of customized aluminum van trailers used to transport all types of interesting products and freight within the United States.  We currently have a Director of Dealer Sales (DDS) opening for the continental United States and Canada. The DDS will service the US and Canada to stimulate and identify sales opportunities that support our facility capacity and continued plans for production growth. 

Our mission is:

Position Available - Director National Account Sales - Strick Trailers, LLC

Strick Trailers leads the industry in the design and manufacturing of customized aluminum van trailers used to transport all types of interesting products and freight within the United States.  We currently have a Director of National Accounts Sales (DNAS) opening for the continental United States and Canada. The DNAS will service the US and Canada to stimulate and identify sales opportunities that support our facility capacity and continued plans for production growth. 

Our mission is:

FMCSA Awards Phase 2 of Successful TechCelerate Now Program

FMCSA Awards Phase 2 of Successful TechCelerate Now Program
Second Phase Reunites Industry Partners to Develop, Update New Tools
for Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Technologies


Washington, D.C. —The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded a Phase 2 contract for the continuation of its successful TechCelerate Now trucking technology analysis and education program.

 

TMC Opens 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

TMC Opened 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

Event Features Dozens of Technical Sessions and Premier Trade Show

 

New Orleans, Louisiana – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened TMC’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition here at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

 

Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark Report

ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council issues the quarterly Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark Report to its fleet members. The reports are organized based on the Council’s Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards sorted by VMRS-coded vehicle systems and geographic location.

 

TMC fleet members will receive the report electronically via email.  For more information on joining TMC, call (703) 838-1763 or visit http://tmc.trucking.org.

Heavy-Duty Repair Shop Counter Sales and Labor Rates Rose in 2023, Per Latest Data

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Parts and Labor Costs Fell Slightly in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

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March 4, 2024

 

Parts and Labor Costs Fell Slightly in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

Benchmarking Report from TMC and Decisiv shows trend reversal from previous quarter 

 

 

New Orleans, Louisiana — Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. said combined parts and labor expenses fell 1.4% during the fourth quarter of 2023.

 

Industry Leaders Recognized by TMC During 2024 Annual Meeting

Industry Leaders Recognized by TMC During 2024 Annual Meeting
Technicians and Executives Honored by Premier Trucking Organization

New Orleans, Louisiana – 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 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

 

TMC Honors Four with Silver Spark Plug

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