2022 TMC

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Business, Technology, Equipment

New Task Force Seeks to Establish EV Efficiency Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new era of the commercial electric fleet brings a new task force for electric vehicle-efficiency performance.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

New TMC Chair Randy Obermeyer Sees Bright Future as Electrification Advances

The new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said fleets must take a wide-ranging view of the challenges that lie ahead as the trucking industry moves toward electrification, and is placing education about the opportunities that exist both for motor carriers and technicians on his agenda.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Orbcomm Announces Camera Analytics, Sensors

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orbcomm announced enhancements to its data-driven truck telematics solution that aim to improve visibility, efficiency and safety for fleets, drivers and customers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Automated Truck Developers Discuss Path to Commercialization

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several developers of automated driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks provided an update on their on-road testing and commercialization plans at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Doleco USA Unveils Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology provider Doleco USA unveiled its level deck self-leveling decking beam at an industry conference on March 6.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fullbay, TMC Release New State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing technician shortage put a huge strain on heavy-duty repair shops in 2021, according to the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report issued in partnership with Fullbay and the Technology & Maintenance Council.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022