ABSTRACT ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) conducted this survey on behalf of its S.2 Tire & Wheel Study Group to assess current use of tire sensors and telematics systems in tire management programs as well as expectations for future deployment and utilization of these technologies.
The results of the survey were mixed as to the extent of the current utilization of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and sensors in conjunction with tire management applications and software used to handle telematics generated data. Expectations regarding future tire sensors strongly indicated a desire for some type of tire tread depth monitoring, with preference that be powered by the host vehicle’s electrical system versus an integral tire battery.
Satisfaction with tire telematics sensors and software was also mixed, roughly evenly divided among very satisfied, neutral or dissatisfied about their systems. The greatest inhibiting factors were cost and identification of anticipated Return on Investment (ROI).
TMCSuperTech 2021 top place finishers and skills station winners were announced during TMC’s 2021 Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition held Sept. 12-16. Chris Tate, Mohawk Trucks, was crowned Grand Champion.
TMC General Chairman & Treasurer Stacey Earnhardt discusses National Technican Appreciation Week 2021 and the importance of professional technicians in the industry.
TMC's 2021 Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Event Recap
This is Jack Poster, VMRS Services Manager at TMC, inviting you to stop by the TMC products booth #15 at the upcoming TMC meeting in Cleveland. I’ll be there answering any questions you might have about VMRS. If you’re a novice or have been using VMRS for many years, it’s the perfect time to meet and discuss the many facets of VMRS. I look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
