Technician Shortage High on Chairman Kevin Tomlinson's List of Priorities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Outgoing Technology & Maintenance Council Chairman Dan Umphress has formally passed the gavel to his successor, Kevin Tomlinson, director of maintenance for flatbed carrier South Shore Transportation in Sandusky, Ohio.
February 20, 2015Alternative Fuels, Efficiency Top Agenda at TMC Meeting
Alternative fuels and ways to measure fuel economy are prime subjects at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting Feb. 16-19 in Nashville.
February 12, 2015TMC 2015 Live Coverage
Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to the Technology and Maintenance Council convention in Nashville Feb. 16-19. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.
February 4, 2015TMC Meeting and Expo 2015 Theme to be “Fueling the Future”
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said the theme for its 2015 annual meeting and transportation technology exposition will be “Fueling the Future.”
November 3, 2014Industry Must Focus on Preventive Maintenance, Volvo Trucks Exec Says
ORLANDO, Fla. — The trucking industry needs to change its mindset to performing preventive maintenance rather than fixing trucks too often after they break down, a top Volvo Trucks North America executive told a meeting of maintenance technicians and executives.
September 23, 2014ATA Forms Special Committee to Study Road-Fund Options
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A specially formed committee of carrier executives will meet in Dallas this month to discuss ways to raise funds to pay for the next highway bill other than through a fuel-tax increase, American Trucking Associations Chairman Philip Byrd Sr. said.
March 14, 2014Photo Gallery From TMC Meeting
The Technology & Maintenance Council has wrapped up its 2014 meeting. See our photo gallery for highlights from the event.
March 13, 2014TMC Honors Several With ‘Recognized Associates’ Award
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council honored three industry suppliers with its Recognized Associates award for the improvement of equipment.
March 13, 2014Ricky Barker Recognized by TMC as Front-Line Supervisor of the Year
Ricky Barker, region shop and fleet manager for Trimac Transportation, was recognized as the front-line supervisor of the year by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Brent Hilton received the leadership award.
March 13, 2014A&R’s Umphress Named TMC Chairman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Technology & Maintenance Council announced that Dan Umphress has been elected 2014-2015 general chairman and treasurer.
March 12, 2014