2024 TMC Photo Gallery

Technology & Maintenance Council Technical Director Jack Legler (right) addresses attendees during a technical session March 7 as Kevin Tomlinson, the general chairman in 2015-16, listens at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Brian Stromberg of Navistar Brian Stromberg addresses attendees during a technical session March 7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Bhaskar Prabhakar of ExxonMobil talks to attendees during a technical session March 7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Greg Matheson with Lubrizol Corp. addresses attendees March 7 during a technical session at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

David Sutula, chief of the vehicle and roadside operations division for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, addresses attendees during an S.7 technical session March 6 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Newly installed TMC Chairman Amanda Schuier shares a laugh with outgoing Chairman Todd Cotier during the annual banquet March 6 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Newly installed Chairman Amanda Schuier enjoys a light moment during the annual banquet March 6 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Recording artist Gavin DeGraw provided the evening's entertainment at the annual banquet March 6 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

What's an evening affair in New Orleans without live jazz music? The annual banquet and reception at TMC 2024 had that covered. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jay Kay of Cummins-Meritor speaks during the S.6 Study Group meeting March 5 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers I for Transport Topics)

Shaun Loftus of Aerocar talks to attendees during the S.14 Study Group meeting March 5 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Left to right: Transport Topics Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger; Steve Hanson, senior director of fleet operations at PepsiCo; Mike Palmer, vice president of fleet services at Estes Express; and Rick Mullininx, president and chief operating officer at Great Dane, whose company sponsored TT's Sustainability Pathfinder awards. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Mark Holley of Bendix talks to attendees during the S.6 Study Group meeting March 5 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Ancra Cargo's products are displayed on the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Transtex's new semi-trailer aerodynamic system is displayed on the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ErA Utility Trailer is displayed on the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 5 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Andrew Bennett of Utility Trailers discusses the company's latest product developments during a media presentation March 5 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Transport Topics Features Editor Michael Freeze (center) interviews Chayene De Souza (left) and Magnus Gustafson (second from left) of Volvo Trucks North America at the TT booth on the exhibition floor, with TT Senior Marketing Specialist Kelley Zimmerman (right) handling technical duties. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Electrification expert Peter Westlake addresses attendees during a technical session at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jim Musilek of NC Electric Cooperatives addresses the gathering during a technical session at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Industry expert and motivational speaker Chris Collins talks to the gathering at the TMC 2024 Kick Off Breakfast on March 5 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Aperia Chief Commercial Officer Ralph Dimenna displays the Halo Connect i3 tire management and self-inflator system during a press conference on the exhibition floor March 4 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

TMC 2024 attendees have fun with a bow and arrow on the exhibition floor of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 5. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Technology & Maintenance Council officials open the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 4. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chairman Todd Cotier (left) presents Radu Mihai of Burnco Rock Products the Silver Spark Award at TMC 2024 on March 4 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chairman Todd Cotier (left) presents David Kegley of Ryder System Inc. with the Silver Spark Plug Award at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 4. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chairman Todd Cotier (left) presents the Silver Spark Plug Award to Chris Disantis of Aim Transportation Solutions at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 4. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chairman Todd Cotier (left) presents the Silver Spark Plug Award to Paul Cigala of ExxonMobil Product Solutions at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 4. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council Chair Amanda Schuier addresses attendees at the Town Hall meeting during TMC 2024 on March 4 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Technology & Maintenance Council Chair Todd Cotier addresses the gathering at the Town Hall meeting during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Dan Horvath, American Trucking Associations' senior vice president of regulatory affairs and safety policy, addresses attendees during the TMC 2024 Town Hall meeting March 4 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The Grote 4SEE Smart Trailer System includes digital displays to show the sides and rear of the trailer as part of a partnership with Stoneridge. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

Grote Industries showcased its 4SEE Smart Trailer System during a ride-along demonstration at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (Connor D. Wolf/Transport Topics)

Aerodynamic fairing on a Volvo VNL 840, shown on the exhibition floor at TMC 2024 in New Orleans, opens for technicians to gain easy access. (Keiron Greenhalgh/Transport Topics)

A side view of the Volvo VNL 840, on the exhibition floor at TMC 2024 in New Orleans, shows how the hood's contour allows for easier airflow. (Keiron Greenhalgh/Transport Topics)

Teams put the finishing touches on displays ahead of the exhibition floor opening March 4 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. TMC 2024 runs through March 7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Teams put the finishing touches on displays ahead of the exhibition floor opening March 4 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. TMC 2024 runs through March 7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Teams put the finishing touches on displays ahead of the exhibition floor opening March 4 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. TMC 2024 runs through March 7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Toy trucks were among the giveaways that could be found at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 4 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Teddy bears from Vanliner Insurance Co. are a cuddly memento from TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Chayene De Souza of Volvo Trucks North America talks to attendees at a press conference at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 4. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Teams put the finishing touches on displays ahead of the exhibition floor opening March 4 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. TMC 2024 runs through March 7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Moving & Storage Conference Executive Director Ryan Bowley addresses attendees as Chairman Bill Lovejoy (right) looks on March 4 during a session of the MSC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Moving & Storage Conference Chairman Bill Lovejoy addresses attendees at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans during a session on the contract for transporting military families. The event was part of MSC's annual meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Lindsay Bur of American Trucking Associations addresses attendees at a session during the Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting on March 4 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Matthew Christopherson of the National Association of Realtors talks to attendees during a session of the Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting on March 4 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Craig Smith of P.S.I. talks to attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Andy McMillan (left) and Craig Vanderheide of Intangles USA talk to attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Russ Daniels of Cox Automotive talks to attendees during a press conference March 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Zo Rahim of Cox Automotive addresses attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Fullbay CEO Patrick McKittrick talks to attendees during a press conference March 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibit floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center takes shape March 3 ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans. The event runs March 4-7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Urban Jonson of Serjon addresses attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A worker helps construct the exhibition floor March 3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans ahead of TMC 2024. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Wade Seaburg of Dragonfly Energy talks to attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Velociti President Deryk Powell talks to attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jeff Steer of Vanair demonstrates the company's newly launched specialist connectors for roadside restarts of heavy-duty vehicles during a presentation at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Vanair's Start-All mobile power pack, which assists roadside jump-starts. The company launched new connection cables at TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Kristy Coffman of Mitchell 1 talks to attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Jack Poster of American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council addresses attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March during TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Kellie Taube of P.S.I. addresses members of the media during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Mike Roeth, executive director of the the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, addresses attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during TMC 2024 in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Rick Mihelic of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency addresses attendees during a press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 at TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition floor takes shape at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition floor takes shape at the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Robert Ziemba of Decisv talks to attendees during a press conference ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A view of the exterior of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, site of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans on March 4-7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Workers prepare the exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Truckwings Vice President Daniel Burrows talks to attendees at a press conference ahead of the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in New Orleans on March 3. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition floor rounds into form at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on March 3 ahead of TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition floor at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center takes shape March 3 in advance of TMC 2024 in New Orleans. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)