2020 TMC

Special Coverage

 

 

Business, Technology, Equipment

New TMC Chairman Stacy Earnhardt Is Trucking Industry Lifer

ATLANTA — The appointment of Stacy Earnhardt as next chairman of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is a natural step in a lifetime spent around trucks and trucking.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 2, 2020
Business, Equipment

At Closing Banquet, Earnhardt Highlights Technician Development

ATLANTA — Stacy Earnhardt took the reins as general chairman of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council here Feb. 26 at the closing banquet of TMC’s annual meeting and emphasized the importance of not only recruiting, but also supporting a new generation of diesel technicians.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 2, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Editorial

Editorial: TMC Theme Was New Tech, Skilled Professionals Are Propelling Trucking Forward

While new technology is driving trucking forward, the industry still needs the expertise of service professionals to keep tomorrow’s equipment running smoothly.

March 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

World Skills Medalist Ryan Meppelink Gets Warm Greeting at TMC

ATLANTA — Six months after winning a bronze medal in the Heavy Vehicle Technology division at the World Skills competition, Ryan Meppelink received a rousing ovation at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting Feb. 24.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 1, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor, Wabash Stay Focused on Now and When

ATLANTA — Key executives from global commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. and trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. said evolution and revolution are happening simultaneously in the trucking industry — and it is their job to keep track of both at once.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 1, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Showcases New Low-Ash Oil

ATLANTA — Chevron Products Co. rolled out a new 53-foot educational trailer and a mock, walk-through diesel particulate filter designed to showcase the value of its new heavy-duty engine oil whose low-ash content is meant to reduce the clogging typical in a DPF.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 1, 2020
Business, Technology

E-Smart Adds Features to Active Speed-Management System

ATLANTA — E-Smart is expanding the fleet-management capabilities available for its intelligent speed-management system as the business moves forward as a stand-alone company.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 27, 2020
Business

TMC Presents Awards to Industry Leaders at Annual Meeting

ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations recognized several industry leaders and professionals with awards for their service on Feb. 26 during the council’s 2020 annual meeting.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 27, 2020