Mitchell 1 Incorporates TMC’s Recommended Practices in Its TruckSeries

"As we all know, one of the major contributions that all the members do at these meetings is produce recommended practices for TMC," says Ben Johnson of Mitchell 1. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A new online tool offers industry technicians the option to access hundreds of reports featuring in-depth background and expertise about technical repairs.

Mitchell 1 announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition that more than 500 of TMC’s sets of standards and manuals have been made available on the firm’s TruckSeries diagnostic and repair software suite.

TMC’s highly valued recommended practices have been an industry standard, offering comprehensive information for addressing vehicle issues related to electrical, tire and wheel, engines, chassis and brake systems.

“As we all know, one of the major contributions that all the members do at these meetings is produce recommended practices for TMC,” Ben Johnson, director of product management at Mitchell 1, told reporters at TMC 2023 on Feb. 26.

We're excited to merge TMC Recommended Practices (RP) into our TruckSeries repair software for commercial trucks. The new feature makes it easier than ever for technicians to find specific information with a single search, improving efficiency in the shop.https://t.co/xYGh4pwNPl — Mitchell 1 (@Mitchell1) February 27, 2023

After emphasizing quick access to the information could expedite operations at firms industrywide, Johnson added, “We are pretty excited about this. We had great feedback so far from techs that are using it.”

Other benefits of showcasing TMC recommended practices include making it “easier than ever for technicians to find specific information with a single search,” as well as facilitating a “broader adoption of industry best practices to help ensure accurate, quality repairs,” per background the San Diego-based software company provided.

With emerging technologies entering the marketplace, TMC’s standards are regularly updated. Updates to recommended practices would be uploaded to the firm’s online portal. Doing so would ensure real-time information about maintenance and repairs. As the company explained in background accompanying the announcement: “Technicians can access all the information they need to diagnose and complete repairs for any year and make of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Users can quickly identify and reference the appropriate [recommended practices] for any given job.”

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