FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2013
Contact: Marsh Galloway
913-498-2162
NOTE: TMC meeting dates are listed at the bottom of this news release.
‘Turning Experience Into Practice’ Theme
For TMC’s 2013 Annual Meeting, Exhibition
Arlington, Va. – “Turning Experience Into Practice” is the theme of American Trucking
Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2014 Annual Meeting and
Transportation Technology Exhibition, to be held Mar. 10-13 at the Music City Center in
Nashville, Tenn.
TMC’s Transportation Technology Exhibition, Mar. 10-12, is expected to include more
than 300 exhibitors featuring the latest technology to help fleets improve safety and
efficiency. Trucking’s complete technology trade show will include the latest models of
medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, specialty and alternative-fueled vehicles, components,
safety and information technology and services.
By attending the full technical session “Fuel Efficiency and Vehicle Emissions
Regulations: Now and for the Foreseeable Future,” industry professionals will better
understand the new joint U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of
Transportation standards for carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption for
combination tractors, heavy-duty pickup trucks/vans, and vocational vehicles. Panelists
for the technical session “The Low Down on Low-Viscosity Engine Oils” will discuss
recent fuel efficiency standards and how engine manufacturers are exploring ways to
achieve better fuel efficiency through low-viscosity engine oils.
Mini-technical sessions will include:
• New Challenges for Today’s Vehicle Charging Systems and Beyond;
• Benchmarking the Success of Your Tire Program;
• The Great Refrigerant Conversion—Round Two: Anticipated A/C Refrigerant Changes;
• Understanding the Reduced Stopping Distance Brake Technology & Resulting
Maintenance Issues;
• Understanding How Trailing Equipment Can Improve Overall Fuel Efficiency;
• Right to Repair: Application Access to Service Material and Future of Advanced
Diagnostics;
• Fleet Experience and the Future of Hybrid Vehicles; and
• Technician Retention Strategies for Fleets and Service Providers.
More than 100 task forces will meet on Monday, followed by TMC’s Town
Meeting/Fleet Operators’ Forum and the Transportation Technology Exhibition grand
opening. Technical sessions will be held Tuesday through Thursday. The lively and
popular Shop Talk will be held on Thursday.
Phil Byrd, president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express, will be the featured speaker for
Tuesday’s Kickoff Breakfast. Byrd is chairman of the board for American Trucking
Associations and a two-time past chairman of the South Carolina Trucking Association.
TMC’s annual banquet and reception on Wednesday evening will feature the installation
of the 2014-2015 general chairman and country music entertainment.
Press conferences will be held on Sunday, March 9, by TMC exhibitor companies.
“Early Bird” registration on or before Feb. 10 is $550 for TMC or ATA members, and
$650 for nonmembers. After Feb. 10, registration is $650 for TMC or ATA members, and
$750 for nonmembers. Registration can be made online, by mail or fax. A $50 discount is
given for online registration before Feb. 10. An administrative fee of $100 will be
charged for onsite registration. A spouse’s program for a two-day off-site tour is available
for $300.
More information on TMC’s 2014 Annual Meeting — including registration, Exhibitor
Prospectus, Exhibit Contract, Exhibit Map, and Sponsorship Brochure — is available
online at http://tmc.trucking.org. Contact TMC at 703-838-1761.
TMC is America's premier technical society for truck equipment technology and
maintenance professionals. TMC features a diverse membership of equipment managers,
service-dealers, owner-operators, industry suppliers and manufacturers, educators,
academia and others that support the trucking industry. TMC member fleets represent the
broad range of industry vocations, including truckload, less-than-truckload, municipal,
private, on/off-highway, construction and other operations. Find out more about TMC
online at http://tmc.truckline.com.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking
industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industryrelated conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on
most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff.
Trucks Bring It!
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Technology & Maintenance Council 2014 Annual Meeting
& Transportation Technology Exhibition
March 10-13, 2014
Music City Center
Nashville, Tenn.
http://tmc.trucking.org
703-838-1761
Technology & Maintenance Council 2014 Fall Meeting
& National Technician Skills Competition
September 20-24, 2014
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Orlando, Florida
http://tmc.trucking.org
703-838-1761
Technology & Maintenance Council 2015 Annual Meeting
& Transportation Technology Exhibition
March 16-19, 2015
Music City Center
Nashville, Tenn.
http://tmc.trucking.org
703-838-1761