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Future Truck Position Paper 2017-5: Recommendations Regarding Future Trailer Energy Efficiency and Performance

Significant opportunities exist to collect or harvest energy using systems or technology on the trailer for improving the energy efficiency of the vehicle combination. Two such sources, solarenergy collection and regenerative braking are being investigated in earnest and are in the early stages of commercial development. The purpose of this paper is to facilitate increasedperformance and energy efficiency for trailers.

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 7 Percent in August

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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.

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

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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.

TMC Releases 2017 Recommended Practices Supplement

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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.

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

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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.

TMC TPA 2017-1 V2V Communications

The purpose of this Technical Policy Advisory (TPA) is to offer guidance to ATA in its comments on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; V2V Communications” [49 CFR Part571; Docket No. NHTSA-2016-0126]

Issued: April 2017

Position Paper

ATA Announces Leadership Change at TMC

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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.

TMC Announces Exhibit Hall Sell Out

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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.

TMC Honors Industry Leaders During Annual Meeting

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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.

TMC Honors Two with Silver Spark Plug

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February 26, 2017

TMC Honors Two with Silver Spark Plug

Nashville, Tenn. – Today, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored two professionals with its highest honor – the Silver Spark Plug – at the opening of its 2017 TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

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