TECHNOLOGY & MAINTENANCE COUNCIL
2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
Music City Center • Nashville, Tennessee • February 16-19, 2015
For more information, visit us online at http://tmc.trucking.org
Fueling the Future
We’re Fueling the Future of Trucking at TMC’s
2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition!
Comprised of a broad collection of experienced fleets, equipment suppliers and service providers, TMC is the only
industry association that is focused solely on truck technology and maintenance. Using their real world experience,
members work together to create the industry’s best practices in truck technology and maintenance to help improve
trucking equipment and transportation efficiencies throughout North America.
Where Industry Solutions Are Forged
More than just a trade show, TMC is home to trucking’s
leading fleet professionals, vehicle manufacturers, and
component suppliers. It is the industry’s leading forum for
getting things done collaboratively.
From brakes to bearings, from scanners to software, the
Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Study Groups
and Task Forces cover it all.
Best Educational Program Available
Whether your interest is staying current on equipment,
maintenance or technology issues, there’s no better venue
than TMC meetings to catch up on industry-specific news.
History of Cooperative Development
TMC is a place for serious work, and our dedication to
the cooperative development of voluntary industry best
practices is evident through the publication of the Council’s
Recommended Engineering and Maintenance Practices
adopted by industry. These practices represent nearly 60
years of industry knowledge. Today, TMC’s growth and
strength comes from its pioneers and visionaries who have
dedicated much of their lives to the Council.
Maximize Your Membership
—Attend TMC’s Annual Meeting!
If you’re a TMC member, or your company is an ATA member,
you are part of an important team dedicated
to improving our industry in a way that no other group can.
But if you haven’t attended TMC’s Annual Meeting and
Transportation Technology Exhibition before, you’re missing
out on an important aspect of TMC/ATA membership.
Trailblazers in Thought Leadership
For fleets, this means having direct access to information on
equipment and technology specifications and maintenance
best practices. At TMC, equipment and technology
professionals can:
• Attend the industry’s most innovative educational
sessions covering all aspects of vehicle maintenance and
design. Planned by fleets, for fleets.
• Gain and share information with hundreds of your peers
at TMC’s Shop Talk, a free-form discussion on equipment
issues.
• Resolve troubling equipment issues at TMC’s Town
Meeting and Fleet Operators’ Forum.
• Participate in voluntary standards-setting efforts through
TMC’s Study Groups and Task Forces, which are tackling
important issues such as electronic logging devices,
natural gas powered vehicles and emerging onboard
technologies.
• Witness and participate in the most informative technical
event — TMC’s Transportation Technology Exhibition.
TMC’s exhibition makes available to attendees the best
minds on equipment issues in the trucking industry. This
year’s exhibit features a special Alternative Fuels Pavilion
(see page 13 for details.)
• Participate in TMC’s Future Truck Initiative. As the only
industry association that is focused solely on truck
technology and maintenance, TMC and its member
companies work together with OEM’s to create the
industry’s standards for future truck technology and
equipment that help ensure that the truck of the future is
one that is the most efficient to operate and maintain.
Annual Meeting veterans will attest that attending TMC
meetings maximizes their membership investment. It enables
both fleets and suppliers to make personal contact with an
incredible cross-section of the industry’s most important and
influential equipment and technology specialists, putting you
in touch with North America’s top technical professionals and
fleet decision makers.
If you’re not a TMC member, come see what you’re missing.
Everyone is welcome at TMC’s 2015 Annual Meeting &
Transportation Technology Exhibition!
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
If you’re not a TMC member, this is a
golden opportunity to see what TMC can
offer you. Most first time attendees come
to their next TMC event as members!
What’s more — it’s the industry’s best meeting
value proposition! Where else can you get access
to all this information? And we even include a
host of meals during the week — a big savings for
budget-conscious fleets. Here’s what you get for
your full meeting registration:
• Access to more than 12 educational sessions
• Entrance to ‘Trucking’s Complete Technology Tradeshow’
• Chance to participate in over 100 industry task
forces
• Two breakfast events
• Three luncheon events
• Three evening receptions
• TMC’s Annual Banquet
• TMC’s Fleet Operators’ Forum
• Unequalled networking opportunities
• Access to the industry’s best technical experts
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North America’s premier technical conference for
trucking, and it’s an event you simply must attend to stay
current on industry practices.
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There’s simply no other venue that offers so much
information on how to maximize fleet performance and
efficiency. It’s your one-stop shop for fleet education,
supported by the industry’s only user-driven best
practices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
2015 Annual Meeting Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Exhibition Schedule
Task Force Schedule Technical Sessions Technical Sessions
Study Group Sessions
Other Features of Interest
TMC Town Meeting & Fleet Operators’Forum
ShopTalk/Fleet Talk
Kickoff Luncheon Speaker
TMC Industry Awards Luncheon
Press Conferences
Registration Information Meeting Registration Fees & Policies
Refund Policy
How to Register
Substitution Policy
Meeting Confirmation
Nashville Climate
Recommended Attire
Airline Reservations
Rental Car Information
TMC Host Hotels
Spouse’s Program
TMC Annual Banquet & Reception
Sponsorship Opportunities
Task Force Descriptions
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6-7
8-13
14-15
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18-23
At TMC, we’re creating value through maintenance and
equipment efficiencies, and we look forward to seeing
you in Nashville this February!
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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TMC 2015 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Monday, February 16
Wednesday, February 18
Noon - 8 pm
Exhibit Setup
6 am - 7:30 pm
Registration Desk/Mtg. Maint. Lounge Open
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Sunday, February 15
8 am - 5 pm
Exhibit Setup
6 am - 7 am
Study Group Leadership
Breakfast Meetings (Closed)
6:30 am - 5 pm
Registration Desk/Mtg. Maint. Lounge Open
9 am - 10 am
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
7 am - Noon
Exhibit Setup
10 am - 5 pm
Registration Desk/Mtg. Maint. Lounge Open
7:15 am - 7:45 am
Opening General Session—
Executive Director’s Report
10 am - 11 am
Future Truck Committee Meeting
8 am - 4 pm (8 hours)
Task Force Meetings
10 am - 11:30 am
Member Outreach Committee Meeting
3 pm - 3:30 pm
First Time Attendees and New Member Orientation
11 am - 11:30 am
New Directors Meeting (Closed)
4 pm - 5 pm
Fleet Talk
11 am - Noon
Future Truck Task Force Leadership
Meeting (Closed)
4 pm - 5 pm
Associates Meeting
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Fleet Operators’ Forum/Town Meeting
11 am - Noon
Professional Technician Development
Committee Meeting
11:30 am - Noon
TMC Officers Meeting (Closed)
12:15 - 2 15 pm
Study Group and Meeting Planning
Committee Meetings (Closed)
4 pm - 5 pm
Secretaries Meeting
4 pm - 5 pm
Sergeant-at-Arms and
Meeting Mechanics Meetings (Closed)
4:30 pm - 5 pm
New Board Meeting and
Officers’ Election (Closed)
5 pm - 6 pm
Recognized Associates Meeting (Closed)
6 pm - 7 pm
TMC First Timer Welcome Reception
7 pm - 8 pm
CCJ Reception (Closed)
8 pm - 10 pm
CCJ Fleet Maintenance Executive Career
Leadership Dinner (By Invitation Only)
9 am - 12:30 am (3.5 hours)
Final Exhibit Viewing Period
& Coffee Break
12:30 pm - 5 pm
Exhibit Teardown
12: 45 pm - 2:15 pm
TMC Industry Awards Luncheon
2:30 pm - 4 pm
Study Group Sessions:
S.4 Cab & Controls
S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technology
6:30 pm - 7 pm
ATA Reception
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Study Group Sessions:
S.2 Tire & Wheel
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling
7 pm - 9 pm (2 hours)
Exhibition Grand Opening and Reception
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Silver Spark Plug Reception (Closed)
Tuesday, February 17
6:45 pm - 7:15 pm
General Chairman’s Reception (Closed)
6:45 am - 5 pm
Registration Desk/Mtg. Maint. Lounge Open
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
7:30 - 9 am
Technical Session #2
Maximizing Asset Utilization: A Fleet / Service
Provider Dialogue
7 am - 8:30 am
TMC Kickoff Breakfast
Featured Speaker: Donald Broughton,
Chief Market Strategist,
Avondale Partners
7 pm - 11:30 pm
Annual Reception/Banquet
Thursday, February 19
7 am - Noon
Registration Desk/Mtg. Maint. Lounge Open
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Technical Session #1:
Green Trucks, Green Shops, Green Incentives
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (4 hours)
Walk-Around Luncheon, Coffee Break
and Exhibition Viewing
2:45 pm- 4:15 pm
Study Group Sessions:
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management
S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty
& Specialty Trucks
7 am - 5 pm
Exhibit Teardown
7:30 am - 9 am
Study Group Sessions:
S.1 Electrical
S.6 Chassis and Brake Systems
9:15 - 9:30 am
Coffee Break
9:30 am - 11:15 am
Shop Talk
4:30 pm - 5 pm
Study Group Business Sessions
(S.3, S.12, CCAC Business Sessions Only;
No Educational Sessions)
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Fleet Operators’ Forum Wrap-up
5 pm - 7 pm (2 hours)
Exhibit Viewing and Reception
Noon - 1 pm
Administrative Wrap-up Meeting (Closed)
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
TMC Returns to Nashville
Join us in Nashville for TMC’s
2015 Annual Meeting &
Transportation Technology Exhibition.
We’re continuing a four-year run at
Nashville’s new Music City Center,
which will host TMC’s Annual
Meeting through 2017.
2015 Annual Meeting
Schedule Overview
SUNDAY
• Sunday, February 15 is TMC Leadership and Press Conference Day.
• This is when TMC holds its organizational meetings and press conferences
are held for the trade press and media.
• A special reception will be held Sunday evening at 6 pm for First Time attendees!
MONDAY (Meeting Officially Starts)
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Monday, February 16 is Task Force Day.
TMC Task Forces are held from 8 am - 4 pm.
First Timer orientation at 3 pm.
The day concludes with TMC’s Town Meeting/Fleet Operators’ Forum and TMC’s
Exhibit Grand Opening.
TUESDAY
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Educational Sessions begin Tuesday.
TMC Kickoff Breakfast starts at 7 am.
Walk-around Luncheon and Exhibition Viewing runs from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Evening viewing period runs from 5 - 7 pm.
WEDNESDAY
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Educational Sessions continue on Wednesday.
TMC’s final exhibit viewing period runs from 9 am - 12:30 pm.
Industry Awards Luncheon takes place from 12:45 – 2:15 pm.
The Annual Reception and Banquet takes place Wednesday evening.
THURSDAY
• Educational Sessions continue Thursday morning.
• TMC’s Shop Talk runs from 9:30 – 11:15 am.
• Final session — TMC’s Fleet Operators’ Forum Wrap-up — concludes at 11:45 am
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MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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Task Force Schedule Monday, February 16, 2015
S.1 Electrical & Instruments—Chairman: Curtis Cummings
RP Updates (S.1)T. Cross
RP 137C Update (Antilock Power for Tractors)
D. Henningson
RP 141 Update (Trailer ABS Power)
D. Henningson Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Interface
C. Groeller
B. Purkey
Liftgate Voltage Drop Test Procedure (Joint S.1/S.7)
Forklift Voltage Drop Test Procedure (Joint S.1/S.7)
B. Jeffries
C. Groeller/F. Kelly
RP 105C Update (Battery Cable Assemblies)
Solar Power for Commercial Vehicles
B. Purkey
R. Silc
Video Camera/Sensor Connector Cabling Guidelines
RP 156 Update (Electrical Circuit Protection Components)
M. Nolan Alternator and Cable Sizing for Auxiliary Batteries
B. Bisaillon
Standards for Establishing Alternator Efficiency
B. Jeffries
S.2 Tire & Wheel—Chairman: Randy Obermeyer
RP Updates (S.2)P. Fisher
Case Studies for Proper Tire Inflation Maintenance
A. Cohn
Jacking and Lifting New Tractors
K. Rohlwing
Tire Fitment Recommendations for 6x2 Tractors
S. Sutton
B. Uzarek
Wheel Refinishing Out of Service Guidelines
Procedures for Checking RunoutD. Walters
Aerodynamic Wheel CoversD. Walters
Tire Maintenance Guidelines for Agricultural and Low-Use Vehicles
N. Ball
S.3 Engines—Chairman: Randy Tumbarello
Maintenance Guidelines for Non-Aqeuous Coolants
M. Alexander
RP 334A Update (Extended Oil Drain Intervals)
L. Hurtado
LNG/CNGR. Tumbarello/R. Mihai
RP UpdatesM. Martinelli
RP 319A Update (Supplemental Coolant Additives)
J. Long
RP 338 Update (Extended Service Interval Coolants)
M. Martinelli
V. Meloche Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Maintenance Guidelines
S.4 Cab & Controls—Chairman: Stacy Earnhardt
HVAC Harmonization of RP 436 and RP 441
A. Moultanovsky
RP UpdatesJ. Adami
RP 432 Update (Engine-off HVAC Performance Requirements for Sleepers)
A. Moultanovsky
RP 438 Update (Engine-off HVAC Performance Requirements for Day Cabs)
A. Moultanovsky
Power Management Strategies for In-Cab (CPAP) Medical Devices
R. Masco
M. Winchell
RP 433 Update (Truck Washing & Cleaning Guidelines)
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management—Chairman: Joe Stianche
RP UpdatesD. Reed
VMRS Codes Committee
P. Moszak
Universal Downtime Tracking
J. Porter
Vehicle Lock-out/Tag-outS. Brinson
Proper Pilot Review Guidelines
K. Marko
LNG/CNG Tank Inspection
L. Flowers
LNG/CNG New Facility Development
P. Seeberg
Industry DefinitionsA. Anderson
S.6 Chassis & Brake Systems—Chairman: Jim Boyd
RP 643 Update (Air Ride Suspension Maintenance)
J. Knutson
D. Talentowski RP 610 Update (Driveline Design Criteria and Maintenance Guidelines)
RP 623 Update (Power Steering Diagnostics)
D. Talentowski
ECBS/ABS DiagnosticsT. Weed
Rear Suspension Inspection Procedure
R. McNulty
Spring Brake Chamber Inspection
R. Petresh
RP UpdatesD. Talentowski
Wheel Bearing PreloadD. Funk
RP 633 (Effects of Drivetrain Torsionals) Update
D. Talentowski
RP 628B UpdateT. Duncan
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling—Chairman: Scott Bartlein
RP UpdatesH. Schneider
L. Coleman
Maintaining Insulation Value in Refrigerated Trailers
Dock Equipment/Trailer Interface Standardization
K. Bowman
Liftgate Voltage Drop Test Procedure (Joint S.1/S.7)
B. Purkey
RP 732 Update (Rear Impact Guard Repair)
G. Fenton
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2 – 2:30 pm
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11 am - Noon
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3 – 4 pm
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11 am - Noon
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Noon – 1 pm
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3 – 3:30 pm
3:30 – 4 pm
8 – 8:30 am
8:30 – 9:30 am
9:30 – 10 am
10 – 11 am (S.1 room)
10 – 10:30 am
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Task Force Schedule Monday, February 16, 2015
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling—Chairman: Scott Bartlein (continued)
RP 737 Update (Rear Impact Guard Replacement)
Forklift Voltage Drop Test Procedure (Joint S.1/S.7)
RP 754 Update (Liftgate Charging and Power Circuits)
RP 755 Update (Alternative Liftgate and Material Handling Charging Methods)
RP 710A Update (Overhead Door Maintenance)
G. Fenton
B. Jeffries
L. Disque/L. Rambeaux
L. Disque/L. Rambeaux
P. Zola
S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technology—Chairman: Marc Clark
Energy Consumption Improvement via Aerodynamic Devices
F. Marinko
Method of Self-Evaluation of Fuel Consumption (RP 1106 Update)
B. Wessels
G. Strausbaugh/D. Drinkard
Alternative Energy Implementation Methods
SmartWay ActivitesF. Marinko
Future Energy Conservation (Joint with Future Truck)
D. Lippencott/K. Rutherford
S.12 On-Board Vehicle Electronics—Chairman: Allen Caldwell
RP 1210C Update (Windows API)
K. DeGrant
Electronic Onboard Recorders (EOBR)
T. Cuthbertson
RP 1210 ComplianceK. DeGrant
J. Bate
Telematics and OBD Accessory Connector Standardization
Connected VehicleT. Cuthbertson
RP UpdatesK. DeGrant
S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty / Specialty Trucks—Chairman: Richard Winters
Guidelines to Consider for Contracting LMV Maintenance
D. Williams
RP 1404 Update (Wiring Systems)
L. Stumpp
Alternative Propulsion/FuelsG. Rini
RP 1409 Update (Automatic Transmission Design)
R. Price
RP 1410 Update (Automatic Transmission Maint.)
M. Quinn
Technician and Bucket/Utility Truck Safety
R. Lackore
Diesel Particulate Filter/Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Maintenance for Light-Duty Diesels
L. Stumpp
J. Davenport
Backup Alarm Maintenance, Location & Service
S.16 Service Provider—Chairman: Ken Calhoun
Mentor DevelopmentH. Hogg
Shop Workload and Prioritization
S. Witt
Service Event Data Transparency
B. Love/M. Payne
Emissions TamperingP. Savage
Parts Acquisition for Service Providers
V. Lindley
Parts Core Management for Service Providers
M. Colaccino
Corrosion Control Action Committee—Chairman: Ken Anderson
Cab & Control Corrosion Control
Corrosion of Engine and Underhood Components
Chassis & Undercarriage Corrosion Control
Hydraulic Brake Systems Corrosion Control
Corrosion and Its Impact on Safety
Corrosive Impact of Wash Solutions
T. Brune
J. LeClaire
B. Hornyak
R. Winters
W. McKitrick
D. Walters
Educator Committee—Chairman: Guy Warpness
Educator InvolvementG. Arrants
Curriculum AdvisoryD. Southerland
PMI Manual UpdatesR. Froat
NATMI Curriculum Advisory
T. Cuthbertson
Organizational MeetingG. Warpness
Future Truck Committee—Chairman: Duke Drinkard
Future Electrical/Electronic Systems
A. Lesesky
Condition-Based MaintenanceH. Prentice
Future Trailer Productivity
C. Fetz
J. Hubbell
Future Cab and Driver Interface
Future Tire Reliability/Durability
G. Walenga
360°AwarenessD. Drinkard
D. Lippencott/K. Rutherford
Future Energy Conservation (Joint with S.11)
Automated and Connected Truck Technologies
R. Bishop
10:30 – 11 am
11 am – 12 pm (S.1 room)
1 -2 pm
2 – 2:30 pm
2:30 – 3:30 pm
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9 – 10am
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11 am – Noon
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MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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Technical Session #1
Green Trucks, Green Shops, Green
Incentives
Fleets today are under substantial internal and external
pressures to develop and implement an effective
environmental sustainability program. Shippers want
to know that the business partners they choose to haul
their products are as “green” as possible because the
end consumer is demanding it. Also, fleets are wanting
to “go green” to save fuel costs and comply with new
government regulations.
The American
Trucking
Associations has
identified six core
recommendations
to improve
trucking’s carbon
footprint: set
governors on
new trucks to
limit speeds to
no more than 68
mph and reduce
the national speed
limit to 65 mph for all
vehicles; reduce engine
idling; increase fuel efficiency
by encouraging participation in the
U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership Program;
reduce congestion by improving highways, raise
fuel taxes if necessary; use more productive truck
combinations; and support national fuel economy
standards for trucks.
Alternative fuel options are also becoming more
mainstream, with compressed natural gas, liquefied
natural gas, propane autogas, dimethyl ether (DME) and
electric hybrid options finding practical applications in
various fleet vocations.
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Problem is, good intentions are not enough when it
comes to implementing a sustainability program.
Spec’ing decisions designed to save fuel may
reduce component service life and decrease vehicle
maintainability, which ultimately increases cost of
operation. Furthermore, a comprehensive sustainability plan
must take into account more than just vehicle spec’ing. It
must consider factors such as shop practices, facility design,
and personnel training.
There are incentives available to help fleets embrace
a “green” philosophy, but the myriad of government
stipulations and funding limitations often makes taking
advantage of these incentives quite challenging.
Attend this session and discover the key
elements to consider when developing a
corporate sustainability program.
Panelists will address
current
fleet experience
with developing and
implementing these programs,
as well as what industry standards and
financial incentives exist to support fleet efforts.
We’ll also cover important fueling infrastructure issues
(internal investment versus retail dependence), what to
consider when planning for fuel efficiency improvements,
and what criteria must be met to make a logical case for
switching from diesel to an alternate fuel in on-highway
applications.
Tuesday, February 17
8:45 – 10:15 am
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Technical Session #2
Maximizing Asset Utilization: A Fleet/Service
Provider Dialogue
No matter what a fleet’s maintenance
philosophy might be on outsourcing,
fleet managers must rely on outside
service providers for at least some
portion of their vehicle maintenance.
Even fleets that do nearly all of their
vehicle maintenance themselves will have
reason to use the services of servicedealers or outside providers’ breakdown,
emergency and/or warranty service.
Some fleets outsource a large portion of their vehicle maintenance to servicedealers, independent repair facilities or truckstop operations and do well by their
decision. Others report less favorable experiences with this approach.
Some critical challenges facing fleet/service-provider relations center on the
amount of downtime associated with outsourcing service and repairs, consistent
quality, control over how repairs are performed, and cost. Fleets often say service
providers don’t understand the importance of minimizing downtime. Service
providers often counter that fleets don’t recognize all the challenges facing a
service-dealer operation.
In today’s business environment, it is important to build new business relationships
with third-party service providers based on communication, performance, trust and
accountability. In the course of creating these business relationships, one essential
element is defining the expectations of both parties to ensure mutual satisfaction of
the service experience.
TMC Announces New Technical
Initiative in Commercial
Vehicle Research
In collaboration with a leading university
automotive research center, TMC has
launched a new inititative to establish a
industry-wide clearinghouse for
technical/research papers addressing truck
engineering technologies and/or logistics
processes. These academic papers will
be peer reviewed by a major university
automotive research center and a special
TMC committee for the benefit of TMC
members and the industry at large. The
program will provide additional academic
rigor and visibility to TMC’s future truck
and study group efforts. Those interested in
publishing academic papers through this
program may contact TMC at (703) 838-1763;
tmc@trucking.org
That’s why in 2009, TMC expanded its mission with the launch of its Service
Provider Committee, aimed at improving fleet / service provider relations. Since
then, much work has been accomplished and the Service Provider Committee has
been elevated to full Study Group status. In fact, TMC’s S.16 Service Provider Study
Group has developed a series of 10 new recommended practices designed to help
foster better communication between fleets and service providers based on proven
strategies employed by Council fleet and service-dealer members.
On either side of the equation, there are assets involved. On the Fleet side, there are
the equipment and the driver. On the Service Provider side, there are the technician
and the bay space. In order for either business to be successful, these assets have
to be utilized as effectively as possible. So when objectives are seemingly aligned
for the same goal, how do we end up so far apart? What are the root causes?
What are the possible solutions?
Attend this session and gain an appreciation for the challenges facing both fleets
and service providers when it comes to outsourced vehicle maintenance, and
learn what best practices have been developed to improve fleet / service provider
relations. This session will feature a special talk-show format designed to foster
dialogue between both fleets and service providers as well as provide practical
“take-home” solutions for everyone present.
Wednesday, February 18
7:30 – 9 am
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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New Strategies and Options for Battery
Specification
Batteries used in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle electrical
systems have undergone significant changes in technology in
recent years. Are you spec’ing the right battery for your operation?
There are a number of material combinations used in battery design
including “lead-acid,” “nickel-cadmium,” and “nickel-iron.” The
“lead-acid” combination has been universally used in truck and
other vehicle electrical systems for some time because it can
deliver high-discharge rates during short periods of cranking, and
its constituent components are available in large quantities at
reasonable cost.
However, recent advances in battery technology have brought about
the valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA) battery type. A VRLA battery is
a lead-acid battery and is available in two forms: gel and absorbed
glass mat (AGM). Gel batteries have an immobilized electrolyte that
is the consistency of petroleum jelly instead of liquid. Absorbed
batteries still use a liquid electrolyte but it is completely absorbed
in special separators. Both gel and absorbed batteries have no
free-flowing acid, are completely non-spillable, and should never be
opened.
There are a number of operational considerations associated with
the newer designs that may rob a fleet of the increased service life it
expects. For example, VRLA batteries have special charging needs
that vary by type and manufacturer, and battery chargers designed
for flooded batteries may not be compatible with other designs.
With all the new technology and changes to the industry, it’s
important to know and understand all your options and to work
with experts in the industry to help choose the correct model for
maximum battery life. Attend this session and learn the essentials
for battery specification.
S.1 Electrical Study Group
Thursday, February 19
7:30-9am
The Facts Behind Low-Rolling
Resistance Tires
Rolling resistance is the amount of drag created by the tires as the
vehicle runs down the highway. Rolling resistance is measured as
a function of load, speed and the direction the tire is traveling. The
greater the rolling resistance is, the less fuel-efficient the tire. About
30-40 percent of the power generated by the engine required to
move a vehicle down the highway is spent overcoming tire rolling
resistance.
It normally takes about a three percent improvement in rolling
resistance to produce a one percent improvement in fuel economy
in an on-highway operation—even greater improvements in rolling
resistance for tires in pickup and delivery applications. Therefore, tires
with 15 percent less rolling resistance could save about five percent
on fuel.
Tire manufacturers have worked hard to produce fuel-efficient tires.
There are three areas in tire design in which they have been able
to impact rolling resistance—tread design, tread compounding and
casing construction. Since two-thirds or more of tire rolling resistance
comes from the tread, most efforts to improve tire fuel efficiency have
focused on the tire tread.
Demonstrating just how much improvement is gained through a
particular low rolling resistance design is the challenge, especially
in actual fleet operations. During this session, panelists will describe
the correlation between low rolling resistance testing and real world
reductions in fuel economy. They will present real fleet data and how it
correlates to laboratory and test track testing. We’ll also present data
on a recent TMC survey as it relates to tire fuel economy, performance
and durability.
Experts will explain the current EPA SmartWay rolling resistance test
and data report and how fleets can make best use of it for selecting
tires. Panelists will also describe the impact low rolling resistance tires
have on tread mileage, traction, and greenhouse gas emissions, as
compared with standard tires and wide-base tires
S.2 Tire & Wheel Study Group
Wednesday, February 18
4:15 – 5:45 pm
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Your Drivers, Your Seats: Trends in
Technology and Usage To Improve Your
Bottom (Line)
In a market faced with a chronic shortage of qualified drivers and
relentless pressure to increase productivity (without
compromising efficiency or safety), TMC’ s S.4 Cab
and Controls Study Group is asking vehicle and seat
manufacturers to provide insights into the current
and future trends in heavy-duty seating systems
used in over-the-road and vocational applications.
During this session, vehicle
manufacturers will address design
goals, including ingress, egress,
seat placement relative to controls,
visibility, adjustability, comfort,
alertness, reliability, and durability.
They will also offer recent examples
of cab/seat development programs,
design studies, customer input, and
market acceptance.
Seating manufacturers will describe specific, recent
accomplishments in seat system design, addressing optimal usage of
seats, and sharing projections regarding future seating technology.
We’ll also cover best practices for seat usage and maintenance, and
a blueprint for future considerations and technological advances
in seating technology, including whole-body vibration, 95/5 percent
driver accommodation, and additional human factors.
S.4 Cab & Controls Study Group
Wednesday, February 18
2:30 – 4 pm
Leveraging VMRS for Efficient Cost
Reporting and Maximum Fleet Efficiency
Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) serves as a vital
communication link between maintenance personnel, computer systems
and management. It establishes a “universal” maintenance language
for fleets, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industry suppliers
and those people whose responsibility
is to specify, purchase, operate and
maintain equipment.
Developed in 1969, VMRS has been in
use for more than 45 years and yet there
are still many misconceptions on its
usage and implementation. It’s time to set
the record straight. Attend this session
as our panel of experts will explain the
common mistakes people make in using
VMRS. This session will also present the
straight facts about implementing VMRS
no matter your level of expertise. Areas
covered will include using VMRS in the maintenance department,
VMRS as part of fleet maintenance software, using VMRS in the
parts department and implementing VMRS for proper reporting and
increased profits.
We’ll also cover many of the little known facts about VMRS and dispel
many of the misconceptions surrounding VMRS. Attend this session
and learn how your operation can leverage the power of VMRS for
maximum maintenance and reporting efficiency.
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management
Tuesday, February 17
2:45 – 4:15 pm
Your Trailer — Clean It!
New Cleaning Methods for Trailers Used
in Food Transport
New Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules regarding food
product traceability are now in effect, and their implementation is
significantly impacting the maintenance and management of food
transport fleets.
The problem of foodborne illness is considerable. Every year, 1
out of 6 people in the United States — 48 million people — suffer
from foodborne illnesses; more than a hundred thousand are
hospitalized, and thousands die, according to FDA.
FDA’s Food Safety
Modernization Act
(FSMA) is designed
to help regulators
better protect public
health through
new enforcement
authorities, improved
food safety standards,
and better response
mechanisms. For the
first time, FDA has a
legislative mandate to require comprehensive, prevention-based
controls across the food supply. The Administration now holds
food companies accountable for preventing contamination or
adulteration of food — from where the product is raised or made all
the way through to its final destination.
In response to FSMA, industry has had to revisit long-held methods
and practices, especially when it comes to cleaning the interiors of
trailers used in food transport. Attend this session and learn how
your operation should modernize its approach to trailer interior
cleaning or run the risk of being found in non-compliance with this
new food safety law.
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling Study Group
Wednesday, February 18
4:15 – 5:45 pm
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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Your CSA Score: Less is More
Comprehensive Safety Analysis — the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration’s (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety — has
changed the way drivers and fleets approach fleet maintenance.
Now in its fifth year of implementation,
CSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS)
is evaluating the safety of individual motor
carriers by considering all safety-based
roadside inspection violations — not just outof-service violations — using 24 months of performance data.
SMS assesses a carrier’s safety performance in seven Behavior Analysis and
Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) of which Vehicle Maintenance is one
and is the focus of this technical session.
SMS calculates a measure for each BASIC by combining the time and severity
weighted violations/crashes (more recent violations are weighted more
heavily) normalized by exposure (e.g. number of power units or number of
relevant inspections). Applying a similar approach to that used in SafeStat,
SMS converts each carrier’s BASIC measures into percentiles based on
rank relative to peers.
Many fleets are looking for ways to manage their CSA scores. We all know
that a myriad of factors come into play when considering how fleets can
position themselves for maximum success.
Join us as Kerri Wirachowsky of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation helps us
explore the 10 most frequent maintenance related violations. Once defined, we
will discuss putting these into perspective by explaining the point value of each.
We will discuss not only how to keep your score as low as possible – but
also how to work toward reducing your current score. Fleet representatives
will discuss various aspects of this process, to include creating and
managing preventive maintenance inspection schedules that emphasize
inspection and prevention, motivating technicians to identify and prevent
violations, working with the driver force to elevate pre-trip inspection
processes that help to identify and prevent violations and then using your
current data to help you create a logical process to work toward maintaining
or lowering your current score.
Demystifying Heavy-Duty Vehicle
Fuel Economy Testing
There’s a never-ending parade of products out there that claim some sort of fuel
economy benefit. But the challenge to fleet managers everywhere is being able to
separate the technological wheat from the chaff.
In the 1980s, the trucking industry recognized the need for a standardized
methodology for testing for fuel economy. Through a cooperative effort of TMC
and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) members, two important standards
for fuel economy testing were forged — the SAE/TMC Type II and Type III tests.
For two decades, these tests were the accepted standard for comparative
testing, but times have changed.
SAE has updated its versions of the Type II and Type III tests such that they
differ significantly from the original protocols. TMC has also updated its
versions of the Type II and Type III tests, as well as created a widely used longdistance, in-service test — the Type IV.
Add to this yet another testing protocol EPA Smartway uses to assess the fuel
consumption impact of fuel-saving truck components to determine eligibility for
inclusion in the SmartWay program. And now the industry is moving toward a
new metric for measuring fuel efficiency — the gram per ton-mile (and gallon
per 1,000 ton-mile) standards for vocational vehicles and combination tractors.
Given all this, it’s no surprise there is confusion in the industry when it comes to
fuel economy testing and results. Attend this session and learn the essentials
of today’s fuel economy testing. Panelists will present information on how
protocols are changing and which ones apply best to a given application.
This session is a must for any fleet looking to evaluate and verify fuel
economy claims.
S.11 Sustainability and Environmental Technology Study Group
Wednesday, February 18
2:30 – 4 pm
To close our session, panelists and attendees will participate in an open discussion
to share best practices as it relates to managing our collective SCA scores.
S.6 Chassis and Brake Systems Study Group
Thursday, February 19
7:30 – 9 am
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Living With Alternate Fuels in Light/
Medium/Vocational Truck Operations
Not since the early 1990s has trucking shown so much interest in
natural gas as a practical alternative to diesel. What with the rising
cost of diesel and the comparatively attractive price of natural
gas, many fleets are taking a serious look at this plentiful North
American fuel.
Natural gas — in either its compressed or liquefied state — offers
perhaps the most promising alternative to diesel for long-haul, shorthaul and vocational operations. For long-haul applications, liquefied
natural gas (LNG) is a logical choice because of its technical
suitability for heavy-duty vehicles, greater fuel density, acceptable
mileage range and comparable refueling time. Compressed natural
gas (CNG) is a reasonable alternative for centrally fueled regional
and vocational applications, with its unlimited hold times (little or no
fuel loss), lighter weight and mature engine and fueling technology.
What’s more, both CNG and LNG engines are cleaner burning –
emitting fewer greenhouse gases as compared with their diesel
counterparts.
Other fuels show promise in certain applications, too. Propane is
already used in certain vocational applications, and dimethyl ether
(DME) is being considered as a serious over-the-road alternative to
diesel by some vehicle manufacturers.
But there are significant challenges to successfully adopting any
alternate fuel. CNG distribution relies on convenient access to
natural gas pipelines and delivery stations. LNG, while not dependent
on pipeline distribution, requires cryogenic fueling technology, which
is not currently well established. Engine performance can also be a
concern, since both CNG and LNG have a lower energy content as
compared to diesel, and can contain contaminants that are corrosive
and abrasive to engine components. Special oils and new vehicle
systems will also be required for these vehicles. Some applications
may be able to forgo vehicle diesel-related aftertreatment; however,
others may not.
Vehicle maintenance operations also have to make certain
modifications to their service facilities, depending on which fuel
is being used. These modifications will impact building electrical,
ventilation and waste water systems.
Attend this session and learn how fleets in various light, medium and
vocational applications are living with alternate fuels. We’ll cover
lessons learned when performing vehicle maintenance, upgrading
maintenance facilities, and the various challenges associated with
fueling differently than the vast majority of commercial fleets.
S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty and Specialty Trucks
Tuesday, February 17
2:45 – 4:15 pm
Study Group Business Sessions
Several TMC study groups will not hold educational sessions at
TMC’s 2015 Annual Meeting, but they still need your input. Study
Groups S.3 Engine, S.12 Onboard Vehicle Electronics, S.16 Service
Provider, and the Corrosion Control Action Committee will all
be holding business sessions in Nashville at which they will be
updating attendees on their task force activity, as well as soliciting
input and approval for new task forces to study pressing issues
facing today’s fleets.
Your attendance and participation is important. These meetings
will be 30 minutes in length.
Tuesday, February 17
4:30 -5 pm
TMC 2015 Exhibit To Feature
‘Alternative Fuels’ Pavilion
Few issues are changing transportation’s calculus as much
as the movement toward alternative fuels. Some estimates
put the sales of natural gas vehicles alone at one-third of the
Class 8 truck market in 2020. The Federal Energy Information
Administration estimates sales for natural gas heavy trucks
at 275,000 units in 2035, up from a mere 860 in 2010. Coupled
with sales of diesel-hybrid electric/hydraulic vehicles, fuel-cell
powered trucks and other technologies, the trucking industry is
in for major changes.
The pressure on fleets to adopt alternative fuel technologies
is coming from two directions: increasingly stricter local
regulations and perhaps an even greater force – the customer.
Consumer products giant Proctor & Gamble has said it will
award freight to fleets using natural-gas powered trucks for
as much as 20 percent of its nationwide network. Food giant
General Mills has similar requirements for its carrier base.
The 2015 TMC exhibit will provide one-stop shopping for the
busy fleet executive who wants to quickly get up to speed on all
segments of the alternative fuels market. Mid-range trucks will
be included as well.
Maintenance and purchasing executives will ultimately be
charged with developing the proper spec’s and making the
right decisions for alternative fuels appropriate to their fleet.
Make sure your company gets in front of the right audience by
reserving a spot in TMC’s 2015 Alternative Fuels Pavilion today.
HTTP://TMC.TRUCKING.ORG
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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Other Features of Interest
TMC’s Town Meeting &
Fleet Operators’ Forum
TMC’s best-attended event is always its Town Meeting and Fleet
Operators’ Forum. TMC’s Town Meeting provides an opportunity for
the Council to present members and attendees with information about
what’s happening within TMC. Reports are provided regarding Council
membership, meetings, and exhibits, as well as TMC Recommended
Practices, information reports, technical policy advisories and products.
Additionally, a federal regulatory report is provided by the head of ATA’s
Engineering Department.
TMC’s Silver Spark Plug Awards will be presented during the Town
Meeting as well. The Silver Spark Plug is TMC’s highest honor. TMC’s
Fleet Operators’ Forum immediately follows the Town Meeting. At the
Fleet Operators’ Forum, fleet attendees bring up equipment problems
that they have been unable to resolve successfully with their product
manufacturer or supplier. An update is given later during the week at
TMC’s Fleet Operators’ Forum Wrap-up. If you have an issue you wish
raised, please contact TMC at (703) 838-1763. Monday, February 16
5:15 - 6:15 pm
Fleet Talk / Shop Talk
Fleet Talk and Shop Talk rank consistently as the most popular features
at TMC general meetings. TMC’s Fleet Talk is a lively dialogue based on
TMC’s successful Shop Talk format, but open only to fleet attendees.
Topics of interest that emerge from this session will be raised at Shop
Talk later in the week for open discussion before the entire Council.
Shop Talk, open to all registered attendees, offers a unique chance to
learn and share the tricks of the trade from the industry’s best experts.
At both sessions, two veteran fleet managers will lead what will
be a spirited discussion on what works or doesn’t work in vehicle
maintenance.
Fleet Talk
Monday, February 16
4 – 5 pm
Shop Talk
Thursday, February 19
9:30 -11:15 am
TMC Kickoff Breakfast
Featuring: Donald Broughton, chief market
strategist, Avondale Partners
Donald Broughton, is the chief market
strategist for Avondale Partners. He is
responsible for providing a “bottomsup” differentiated dissection of the U.S.
economy and financial markets, leveraging
his expertise in transportation and his
proprietary method for translating goods
flow data into economic projection.
Earning acclaim for his equity research coverage of the industrials
and transportation sectors, Mr. Broughton has been a frequent
guest on CNBC, CNN, Fox and other financial news outlets and
is regularly quoted in the national financial press. Many in the
transportation industry know him for his quarterly tracking of trucking
bankruptcies. He is also known for his development of a “Value to
Density Spectrum” study of tangible goods flow and its economic
ramifications. In 2010 and 2011, his reports explained why fears of a
double dip were severely overblown and why the market would have
a significant rally by year’s end.
A dynamic and engaging expert on financial issues, Mr. Broughton will
share with attendees his perspective on the alternative fuel revolution
in trucking, and its likely effect on the economy in general and trucking
in particular.
Tuesday, February 17
7 – 8:30 am
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TMC’s 2015 ANNUAL MEETING & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Other Features of Interest
TMC Industry Awards Luncheon
TMC Spouses Program
TMC’s Industry Awards Luncheon features the presentation of various
Council and industry awards including the Recognized Associates
Award, Study Group Secretary Award, Peggy Fisher Study Group
Leadership Award, Excellence in Maintenance Supervision Award, and
others. A plated luncheon begins at 12:45 pm with
award presentations commencing at approximately 1:30 pm.
In Nashville, TMC will offer the following for its traditional spouses program:
Wednesday, February 18
12:45 - 2:15 pm
Associates Meeting
Open to all fully registered associate (supplier/vendor) and service
provider attendees, this meeting will feature the latest in a continuing
series of interactive interviews with industry leaders designed to help
associate and service provider attendees better understand their role
within the industry in these dynamic times.
Monday, February 16
4 - 5 pm
Press Conferences
Press conferences will be held on Sunday, February
15 at various times by TMC exhibitor companies.
Schedules will be distributed to TMC press contacts
and the Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) as the
event draws closer. Additionally, TMC’s meeting will
feature a Media Room for press attendees that will offer
working space.
Sunday, February 15
9 am - 5 pm
TMC Annual Banquet & Entertainment
Showcase
TMC’s Annual Banquet and Entertainment Showcase, which features
the council’s leadership “changing of the guard’, will be held at the
Music City Center.
Visit TMC’s website for details on the event entertainment showcase to be featured.
Wednesday, February 18
Reception: 7 - 8pm
Banquet: 8 - 11:30pm
Sponsored by
Monday, February 16
10 - 11 am
Spouse Planning Meeting
The Chef & I – Nashville Style
Join all your friends for
the Chef & I interactive
club. First, enjoy the
demonstration kitchen in
which the Head Chef and
his team cook in front of
you, share recipes, stories
and laughs, and embrace
the culinary curiosity. You will then Step-Up to the table and help
prepare selectable elements of your gourmet lunch. This event is
fun, and educational, and a delicious lunch is served at the end of
the demonstration.
Tuesday, February 17
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Star For A Day
Begin with a guided
tour of RCA Studio B,
located in Nashville’s
famous Music Row.
Dozens of country and
pop legends made
recordings here from
1957 to 1977, such as Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton,
Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson, and many others. Over 35,000 songs were
brought to life at the studio, including over 200 Elvis Presley recordings.
You’ll understand why artists like Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood, and
Martina McBride followed these legends into this magical space for
their chance to record a hit.
The day then continues to the Country Music Hall of Fame and
Museum. Learn the history and unique fun facts about the present
music world through interviews with performers, recording artists,
and songwriters. The Museum has an extensive, permanent artifact
collection which has more than 800 stage costumes, over 600
instruments–and hundreds of other objects–from microphones to
automobiles documenting the history of country music. Lunch will be
served at Merchants Restaurant at the end of the tour.
Wednesday, February 18
9:00 am – 2:15 pm
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL
Meeting Registration Fees & Policies
To attend all business sessions, exhibition viewing periods, breakfasts,
luncheons, cocktail receptions, etc., you must be fully registered. The
Member rate is applicable to all TMC and ATA members.
Three Ways to Register
Substituting for a TMC Member
Only TMC Members receive the TMC Member registration rate; however
non-members from the same company may substitute for a member who
is unable to attend. Print the name of the TMC member below for whom
you are substituting (subject to verification)!
Refund Policy
The fastest and easiest way to register is online at:
http://tmc.trucking.org!
If your plans to attend TMC’s meeting changes, you may receive a refund
– less a $50 administration charge – up until January 23, 2015. There will
be no refunds or credits after January 23, 2015! Cancellations notices
accepted at tmc@trucking.org.
http://tmc.trucking.org or
ATABusinessSolutions.com
Housing
ONLINE
By FAX
Download & complete pdf form and fax to 703-838-1852
By MAIL
Complete a registration form (go to http://tmc.trucking.org to download
and print PDF form) and mail with check, money order or credit card
information to: TMC/ATA Registrations, PO Box 101360, Arlington, VA
22210-4360
Registration Fees
Registering online at http://tmc.trucking.org is the fastest and easiest way
to register for TMC’s 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology
Exhibition – and the only way to secure your hotel room! Only individuals
registered for the meeting may request a room reservation using the link
embedded in their Meeting Confirmation email or through the red “Hotel
Reservation” link located on the right hand side of the Order Summary
page. If you have trouble with the process or questions, call ATA’s Customer
Service at 866-821-3468 for help. You must make your reservations by
January 23, 2015. TMC cannot guarantee availability of discounted rooms
after that date. NOTE: Contact the hotel directly if you require a change in
arrival/departure dates, or must cancel your reservation.
Airline Reservations
Full Meeting Registration Fees include all business sessions, food
functions and social events. Please be sure to complete and return a
spouse registration form, if you wish to register your spouse for their
separate program. This will ensure admittance at evening functions,
viewing periods, etc.
To obtain discounts on airfares contact TMC/ATA’s official travel agency,
MacNair Travel Management at (866) 826-9259 between 8:30 am to 7:00
pm EST, Monday-Friday or email your requested travel arraignments to
MacNair at trucking@macnairtravel.com.
For membership information,
call 703-838-1761, email tmc@trucking.org,
or visit http://tmc.trucking.org or
ATABusinessSolutions.com.
You may also contact the airlines directly:
Delta Air Lines
(800) 328-1111
Web site: www.delta.com Code :NMKFH
Z Code: ZTPH
United Airlines (800) 426-1122
Web site: www.united.com
Code: 309530
For Fully Registered Meeting Attendees:
Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration Fees(on or before January 23, 2015)
(after January 23, 2015)
Full Meeting Registration (TMC or ATA member)
Full Meeting Registration (TMC or ATA non-member)
Spouse Program (2-day off-site tour)
Full Meeting Registration (TMC or ATA member)
Full Meeting Registration (TMC or ATA non-member)
Spouse Program (2-day off-site tour)
$595
$695
$300
Special Discount Offered for First-Time Fleet Attendees
First-time fleet attendees may take advantage of a special discount registration rate of just $395—a $200 savings! To take
advantage of this offer, call (703) 838-1763 or email: tmc@trucking.org for verification of your first-time status and you’ll
receive a discount code to use when registering online.
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TMC TASK FORCE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Not all Task Forces listed below will meet at TMC’s 2015 Annual Meeting. For a list of all Task Forces that will meet in Nashville, see pages 6 and 7.
S.1—Electrical & Instruments
Alternator and Cable Sizing for Auxiliary Batteries
RP Updates (S.1)
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice covering alternator
and cable sizing when adding auxiliary batteries to a vehicle chassis for
use on medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks.
Chairman: Todd Cross, Remy, (765) 778-6532
The RP Updates Task Force determines which S.1 (Electrical and
Instruments) Study Group Recommended Practices are current and
which ones are in need of update for inclusion in future editions of TMC’s
Recommended Practices Manual.
Standards for Establishing Alternator Efficiency
Chairman: Bob Jeffries, Delco, (765) 602-2631
RP 137C Update (Antilock Power for Tractors)
This Task Force will provide guidelines for establishing a method to plot
efficiency metrics so fleets can compare alternators on an equal basis.
This Task Force will update RP 137C, which covers antilock braking system
power requirements for truck-tractors.
S.2—Tire & Wheel
Chairman: Dale Henningson, Quantum Ingenuities, (435) 835-2662
RP 141 Update (Trailer Antilock Power)
Chairman: Dale Henningson, Quantum Ingenuities, (435) 835-2662
This Task Force will update RP 141, which covers antilock braking system
power requirements for trailers.
Guidelines for Battery Disconnect Switches
Chairman: Bob Jeffries, Delco, (765) 602-2631
This Task Force will provide guidelines for installing/mounting, spec’ing
and troubleshooting battery disconnect switches.
RP 156 Update (Electrical Circuit Protection Components)
Chairman: Matt Nolan, Cooper Bussmann Transportation, (503) 612-7186
This Task Force will update RP 156, Electrical Circuit Protection
Components.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Interface
Chairman: Charles Groeller, (610) 751-7876
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice for electric vehicle
charging infrastructure and interface connectors.
Liftgate Voltage Drop Test Procedure
Chairman: Bruce Purkey, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, Inc., (479) 419-4800
This Task Force will develop a procedure for measuring voltage drop in
liftgate starting/charging circuits. (Joint task force with S.7.)
Forklift Voltage Drop Test Procedure
Chairman: Bob Jeffries, Delco Remy, (765) 602-2631
This Task Force will develop a procedure for measuring voltage drop in
forklift starting/charging circuits. (Joint task force with S.7.)
Solar Power for Commercial Vehicles
Chairman: Bruce Purkey, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, Inc., (479) 419-4800
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice offering guidelines
on the application of solar power technology to commercial vehicles. It will
define uses of solar power, identify variables affecting generation of power
using solar cells, and offer recommendations on safety, specification and
sizing of solar panels.
RP Updates
Chairman: Peggy Fisher, Tire Stamp, (248) 373-0312
The RP Updates Task Force updates out-of-date Tire and Wheel Study
Group Recommended Practices for inclusion in future editions of TMC’s
Recommended Practices Manual. Includes RP 222, and RP 216/219 updates.
Troubleshooting Radial Tire Irregular Wear
Chairman: Doug Jones, Michelin, (864) 458-4699
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice covering
troubleshooting radial tire irregular wear.
Total Cost of Tire Ownership
Chairman: Guy Walenga, Bridgestone Bridgestone Americas Tire
Operations, (615) 937-3451
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice addressing how to
determine the total cost of tire ownership.
Case Studies for Proper Tire Inflation Maintenance
Chairman: Al Cohn, PSI, (210) 508-6260
This Task Force will develop case studies of successful fleet programs for
ensuring proper tire inflation pressures.
Understanding Wheel Offset and Inset
Chairman: Chris Putz, Maxion Wheels, (313) 303-2614
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on wheel offset and
inset impacts on component life/durability.
Jacking and Lifting New Tractors
Chairman: Kevin Rohlwing, Tire Industry Association, (240) 544-1270
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on procedures for
jacking and lifting new tractors so as to prevent tire damage.
Usage Guidelines for Repaired Steer Tires
Chairman: Norm Ball, Michelin North America, (913) 681-0304
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on use guidelines for
repaired tires on steer axle positions.
Usage Guidelines for Retreaded Steer Tires
RP 105C Update (Battery Cable Assemblies)
Chairman: Norm Ball, Michelin North America, (913) 681-0304
This Task Force will update RP 105C, covering routing and material
specifications for battery cable assemblies.
Wheel Refinishing Out of Service Guidelines
Video Camera/Sensor Connector Cabling Guidelines
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on guidelines for
delineating out of service criteria for corrosion pitting depth as it pertains
to wheel refinishing.
Chairmen: Charles Groeller, (610) 751-7876; Fred Kelley,
Prestolite Wire, (810) 679-0330
Chairman: Ron Silc, Alliance Wireless Technologies, (574) 266-1960
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice offering performance
guidelines for service and maintenance of video camera/sensor connector and
cabling for use on medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks.
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Chairman: Brad Bisaillon, Trojan Battery Company, (469) 667-6598
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on use guidelines for
retreaded tires on steer axle positions.
Chairman: Brandon Uzarek, Accuride, (270)827-7696
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Aerodynamic Wheel Covers
Chairman: Dave Walters, Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products,
(814) 226-7386
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice covering
maintenance and spec’ing considerations related to the use of
aerodynamic wheel covers.
Procedures for Checking Runout
Chairman: Dave Walters, Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products,
(814) 226-7386
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on use procedural
guidelines for checking wheel runout.
Tire Maintenance Guidelines for Agricultural and LowUse Vehicles
Chairman: Norm Ball, Michelin North America, (913) 681-0304
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on use guidelines
for tire maintenance of agricultural and low-use vehicles.
Tire Fitment Recommendations for 6x2 Tractors
Chairman: Steve Sutton, UPS, (404) 828-4952
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on tire fitment
guidelines for 6x2 tractors used in commercial service.
S.3—Engines
RP Updates
Chairman: Marty Martinelli, Peak Commercial & Industrial
(919) 219-1406
This Task Force will review existing engine-related Recommended
Practices and update them as needed.
Short Fuel Filter Service Life
Chairman: Brian Mandt, Donaldson, Inc., (952) 887-3346
This Task Force will investigate premature fuel filter plugging issues.
Proper Coolant Filling of Diesel Engines
Chairman: Marty Martinelli, Peak Commercial & Industrial (919) 219-1406
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice on proper coolant
filling procedures for diesel-powered trucks.
LNG/CNG
Chairman: Randy Tumbarello, Trimac Transportation, Inc.,
(281) 985-0086; Radu Mihai, Burnco Rock Products, (403) 204-8417
S.4—Cab & Controls
RP Updates
Chairman: John Adami, NW Heavy Duty Component Sales,
(425) 633-4309
This Task Force is updating various S.4 Recommended Practices.
RP 401B Update (Cab Control Location)
Chairman: Mark Kachmarsky, Mack Trucks, Inc., (610) 351-8667
This Task Force will update RP 401B which covers recommended
practices for cab control and instrumentation location.
RP 433 Update (Truck Washing & Cleaning Guidelines)
Chairman: Mark Winchell, Whiting Systems, (800) 542-9031
This Task Force will update RP 4433 which covers recommended
practices for truck washing and cleaning.
HVAC Harmonization of RP 436 and RP 441
Chairman: Dr. Alex Moultanovsky, Automotive Climate Control, Inc.,
(574) 264-2190
This Task Force will review and harmonize the recommendations of TMC
recommended practices RP 436 and RP 441 on HVAC performance.
RP 438 Update (Engine-off HVAC Performance
Requirements for Day Cabs)
Chairman: Dr. Alex Moultanovsky, Automotive Climate Control, Inc.,
(574) 264-2190
This Task Force will review and update RP 438 which covers engine-off
HVAC performance requirements for day cabs.
RP 432 Update (Engine-off HVAC Performance
Requirements for Day Cabs)
Chairman: Dr. Alex Moultanovsky, Automotive Climate Control, Inc.,
(574) 264-2190
This Task Force will review and update RP 432 which covers engine-off
HVAC performance requirements for sleepers.
Power Management Strategies for In-Cab (CPAP) Medical
Devices
Chairman: Rylar Masco, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, (479) 419-4800
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for power
management strategies for in-cab medical devices such as continuous
positive airway pressure machines used to treat sleep apnea.
This Task Force will develop recommended practices pertaining to
implementing, specifying and maintaining engines using either liquefied
or compressed natural gas as a primary fuel.
S.5—Fleet Maintenance Management
Maintenance Guidelines for Non-Aqeuous Coolants
Chairman: Paul Moszak, Motor Information Systems, pmoszak@motor.com
Chairman: Mark Alexander, Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., (203) 917-8131
This Task Force will develop maintenance guidelines for use of nonaqeuous (waterless) coolants in commercial vehicle applications.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Maintenance Guidelines
Chairman: Vic Meloche, Detroit Diesel, (313) 592-5024
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for DEF tank
maintenance, cleaning and inspection.
RP 334A Update (Extended Oil Drain Intervals)
Chairman: Lilo Hurtado, ExxonMobil, (630) 258-4812
This Task Force will update RP 334A, which offers guidelines for
determining extended oil drain intervals for heavy-duty diesel engines.
VMRS Codes Committee
The VMRS Codes Committee’s purpose is to explain the benefits and to
foster the use of the Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standard (VMRS)
system. The Task Force also encourages the exchange of information
and user problems between VMRS system users and establishes new
parts codes as requested.
RP Updates
Chairman: Dave Reed, Arsenault Associates, (404) 735-2022
This Task Force will update any RPs as necessary.
Vehicle Lock-out/Tag-out
Chairman: Kevin Rohlwing, Tire Industry Association, (240) 544-1270
This Task Force will investigate the potential for a task force dealing with
vehicle lock-out/tag-out issues.
RP 319A Update (Supplemental Coolant Additives)
Chairman: Joe Long, The Penray Companies, Inc., (203) 648-2849
This Task Force will update RP 319A, which offers guidelines for
supplemental coolant additives (SCAs) for heavy-duty diesels.
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Access to Repair Information
Chairman: Lew Flowers, Schwan’s (405) 623-7572
This Task Force will investigate issues pertaining to accessing repair
information for service of commercial vehicles.
Universal Downtime Tracking
Chairman: Jack Porter, Decisiv, Inc., (206) 669-4422
This Task Force will develop guidelines for tracking downtime for
commercial vehicles.
Proper Pilot Review Guidelines
Chairman: Ken Marko, Frito Lay North America, (972) 334-5120
This Task Force will develop guidelines for conducting a proper pilot review
based on existing TMC recommended practices and other information.
Industry Definitions
Chairmen: Al Anderson, Bose Corporation, (508) 766-4163;
Bo Ward, Bose Corporation (704) 907-5828
This Task Force is developing a consolidated resource of industry term
definitions for commercial vehicle maintenance operations.
LNG/CNG New Facility Development
Chairman: Patrick Seeberg, Motor Information Systems,
(248) 312-2700 x1210
This Task Force will investigate issues pertaining to development/upgrading
maintenance facilities to service LNG/CNG powered vehicles.
LNG/CNG Tank Inspection
Chairman: Lew Flowers, Schwan’s (405) 623-7572
This Task Force will investigate issues pertaining to inspection of LNG/CNG
fuel storage tanks.
S.6—Chassis & Brake Systems
ECBS/ABS Diagnostics
Chairman: Tom Weed, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, (440) 329-9652
This Task Force studies the effects of antilock braking systems and
electronic controlled braking (brake-by-wire) systems on commercial
motor vehicles to keep the TMC membership abreast of their application
to tractors, trailers, and heavy trucks. Coverage includes brake systems
design, maintenance diagnostics, fleet and government testing, proposed
legislation, insurance benefits, and current topics such as in-axle sensing,
alternative connectors, and traction control.
RP Updates
Chairman: Dennis Talentowski, Peterbilt Motors, (847) 310-9938
This Task Force will update RPs under the S.6 Chassis & Brake Systems
Study Group as needed.
Rear Suspension Inspection Procedure
Chairman: Rod McNulty, Peterbilt Motors, (215) 773-2996
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for inspecting rear
suspensions on heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Proper Brake Drum Seating Procedures
Chairman: Ken Kelley, Fontaine Fifth Wheel, (205) 661-4967
This Task Force is developing a recommended practice to help ensure that
brake drums are properly seated prior to wheel installation.
RP 634 Update (Ride Height Adjustment)
Chairman: John Knutson, Hendrickson, (630) 910-2688
This Task Force is updating RP 634 on ride height adjustment procedures.
RP 643 Update (Air Ride Suspension Maintenance)
Chairman: John Knutson, Hendrickson, (630) 910-2688
This Task Force is updating RP 643 on air ride suspension maintenance.
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RP 610 Update (Driveline Design Criteria and Maintenance
Guidelines)
Chairman: Dennis Talentowski, Peterbilt Motors, (847) 310-9938
This task force will update RP 610 covering driveline design criteria and
maintenance guidelines.
Wheel Bearing Preload
Chairman: Dave Funk, Wooster Motor Ways, Inc.,
davef@woostermotorways.com
The purpose of this task force is to develop a Recommended Maintenance
Practice to provide guidance in how to manually adjust wheel bearings
to achieve acceptable, repeatable pre-load values in heavy-duty, onhighway vehicles.
Spring Brake Chamber Inspection
Chairman: Randy Petresh, Haldex (816) 801-2335
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice covering inspection
of spring brake chambers during preventive maintenance inspections.
RP 623 Update (Power Steering Diagnostics)
Chairman: Mark Cartwright, TRW Commercial Steering, (765) 429-1939
This Task Force will update TMC Recommended Practice 623 covering
diagnostic procedures for heavy-duty vehicle power steering systems.
RP 628B Update (Aftermarket Brake Lining Classification)
Chairman: Tim Duncan, Link Engineering, (734)233-3824
This Task Force is updating RP 628B on heavy-duty aftermarket brake lining
classification.
RP 633 Update (Effects of Drivetrain Torsionals)
Chairman: Dennis Talentowski, Peterbilt Motors, (847) 310-9938
This Task Force will update RP 633 covering the effects of drivetrain
torsionals on vehicle performance and maintenance.
S.7—Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling
RP Updates
Chairman: Hank Schneider, Sealco Comm. Veh. Products,
(602) 253-1007
This Task Force is updating RPs under the S.7 Study Group as needed.
Maintaining Insulation Value in Refrigerated Trailers
Chairman: Lori Coleman, Gordon Food Services, (616) 717-4072
This Task Force is developing guidelines for maintaining insulation value in
refrigerated trailers.
Dock Equipment/Trailer Interface Standardization
Chairman: Kenneth Bowman, Rite-Hite Corp., (414)362-6418
This Task Force is developing guidelines to help standardize designs for
dock equipment/trailer interfaces.
RP 718A Update (Refrigerated Trailer Classification
Chairman: Charie Fetz, Great Dane Trailers, (912) 644-2100
This Task Force is updating RP 718A which deals with refrigerated trailer
classification methodology.
Liftgate Voltage Drop Test Procedure
Chairman: Bruce Purkey, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, Inc., (479) 419-4800
This Task Force will develop a procedure for measuring voltage drop in
liftgate starting/charging circuits. (Joint task force with S.1.)
Forklift Voltage Drop Test Procedure
Chairman: Bob Jeffries, Delco Remy, (765) 602-2631
This Task Force will develop a procedure for measuring voltage drop in
forklift starting/charging circuits. (Joint task force with S.1.)
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RP 728 Update (Trailer Axle Maintenance)
Chairman: Jim Downey, Hutchens Industries, (800) 654-8824
This Task Force will update RP 728 which covers semi-trailer axle
maintenance recommendations, including U-bolt inspection.
RP 732 Update (Rear Impact Guard Repair)
Alternative Energy Implementation Elements
Chairmen: Gary Strausbaugh, Mennel Milling Co., (419) 435-8151;
Duke Drinkard, (803) 206-4766.
This Task Force is developing information for fleets to use in their business
justification documentation when considering adding alternative energy assets.
Chairman: Gary Fenton, Stoughton Trailers, LLC, (608) 873-2530
Smartway Activities
RP 737 Update (Rear Impact Guard Replacement)
This Task Force will present an ongoing series of informational
presentations regarding EPA SmartWay’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Model
(GEM) for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle compliance.
This Task Force will update RP 737 which covers replacement
recommendations for bolt-on semi-trailer rear impact guards.
Method for Self-Evaluation of Fuel Consumption (RP 1106
Update)
RP 713B Update (Hooking Up Double Trailers)
This Task Force is developing methods of self-evaluating fuel consumption
performance of commercial vehicles.
This Task Force will update RP 732 which covers maintenance and repair
recommendations for semi-trailer rear impact guards.
Chairman: Gary Fenton, Stoughton Trailers, LLC, (608) 873-2530
Chairman: Gary Gaussoin, Silver Eagle Mfg., (503) 335-2114
This Task Force will update RP 713B which covers procedures for hooking
up double/multiple semi-trailers.
RP 710A Update (Overhead Door Maintenance)
Chairman: Paul Zola, Whiting Door Mfg. Corp., (716) 542-5427
This Task Force will update RP 710A covering overhead door maintenance
on commercial semi-trailers and bodies.
Splash & Spray Suppression
Chairman: Cindy Kerr, Fuel Savy, LLC, (856) 317-0040
This Task Force is developing an RP on splash and spray suppression for
trailers.
RP 754 Update (Liftgate Charging and Power Circuits)
Chairmen: Larry Disque, Leyman Liftgate Co., (513) 891-6210; Larry
Rambeaux, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, Inc., (479) 419-4800
This Task Force is updating RP 754 which covers liftgate charging and
power circuit specification.
RP 755 Update (Alternative Liftgate & Material Handling
Charging Methods)
Chairmen: Larry Disque, Leyman Liftgate Co., (513) 891-6210; Larry
Rambeaux, Purkey’s Fleet Electric, Inc., (479) 419-4800
This Task Force is updating RP 755 which covers alternative liftgate and
material handling charging methods.
S.11—Sustainability & Environmental
Technology
RP 1114 Update (Driver’s Effect on Fuel Economy)
Chairman: Gary Strausbaugh, The Mennel Milling Co., (419) 435-8151
This Task Force is developing updating RP 1114 pertaining to the driver’s
effect on fuel economy.
TMC Type II & III Fuel Economy Test Modernization
Chairman: Fritz Marinko, Auto Research Center, (317) 292-8600
Chairman: Bob Wessels, (731) 463-4350
S.12—On-Board Vehicle Electronics
RP 1210C Update (Windows API)
Chairman: Ken DeGrant, Dearborn Group (859) 624-8488
This Task Force will update RP 1210C, Windows Application Program
Interface.
RP Updates
Chairman: Ken DeGrant, Dearborn Group (859) 624-8488
This Task Force is updating S.12 Recommended Practices as needed.
Electronic On-Board Recorders
Chairman: Tom Cuthbertson, XRS, Inc., (703) 801-2419
This Task Force is developing recommended practices for emerging
electronic on-board recorder devices.
RP 1210 Compliance
Chairman: Ken DeGrant, Dearborn Group (859) 624-8488
This Task Force is developing a list of diagnostic devices that are RP
1210-compliant.
Telematics and Accessory Connector Standardization
Chairman: John Bate, Volvo Trucks North America, (336) 393-2000.
This Task Force is developing a recommended practice for standardizing
telematics and on-board diagnostic accessory connectors.
Connected Vehicle
Chairman: Tom Cuthbertson, XRS, Inc., (703) 801-2419
This Task Force is developing a technical policy advisory based on the notice
of proposed rulemaking on connected vehicle technologies issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The task force
will attempt to review technical implementation conerns associated with
connected vehicle technologies as well as security, driver interaction issues.
Chairmen: Chuck Blake, Detroit Diesel, (313) 610-3141;
Bob Wessels, (731) 463-4350
S.14—Light- & Medium-Duty and
Specialty Trucks
Energy Consumption Improvement via Aerodynamic Devices
Guidelines to Consider for Contracting Light- & Medium-Duty
Vehicle Maintenance
This Task Force is updating the TMC Type II and III fuel economy test procedures.
Chairman: Fritz Marinko, Auto Research Center, (317) 292-8600
This Task Force is developing a recommended practice documenting the potential
contribution aerodynamic devices make to energy consumption improvement.
Chairman: Dave Williams, Verizon, (716) 863-6417
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice on items to consider when
contracting a service provider for light- and medium-duty vehicle maintenance.
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RP Update
Quality Control
This Task Force will update Recommended Practices within S.14 as needed.
This Task Force is developing recommendations for measuring repair
quality and conformance of service providers to such a metric.
Chairman: Rich Winters, Verizon, (410) 393-0553
Entry/Egress Recommendations for Vehicles with Liftgates
Chairman: Lawrence Disque, Leyman Liftgates, (513) 891-6210
Parts Acquisition for Service Providers
Vehicle Lighting for LMV Liftgate Applications
This Task Force is developing an RP parts acquisition best practices
for service provider operations. It will define and map the process for
acquisition of parts, especially as it pertains to minimizing downtime for
fleet customers.
This Task Force is developing recommendations for entry/egress standards
for vehicles with liftgates.
Chairman: Arnold Kowal, Maxon Lift, (562) 201-0582
This Task Force is developing recommendations for lighting standardization
for light- and medium-duty vehicles with liftgates.
RP 1404 Update (Wiring Systems)
Chairman: Lou Stumpp, Navistar, Inc. (317) 892-3054
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice updating RP 1404
covering wiring systems for Class 2-6 vehicles.
RP 1410 Update (Automatic Transmission Maintenance)
Chairman: Mark Quinn, Allison Transmission, (317) 242-5531
Chairman: Vince Lindley, Volvo Trucks North America, (336) 393-3515
Emissions Tampering
Chairman: Peter Savage, Clarke Power Services, (513) 719-2313
This Task Force will develop a guide for fleet and service providers to
describe what constitutes emissions tampering under federal law as applied
to medium and heavy trucks. It will also cover how to avoid unintentional
tampering when operating, servicing, repairing or rebuilding trucks or
tractors.
Technician Career Path Development
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice updating RP 1410
covering maintenance guidelines for automatic transmissions for Class 2-6
vehicles.
Chairman: Brian Mulshine, Navistar, (630) 215-6322
RP 1409 Update (Automatic Transmission Design)
Service Event Data Transparancy
Chairman: Rich Price, Allison Transmission, (317) 242-3997
This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice updating RP 1409 covering
specification/design guidelines for automatic transmissions for Class 2-6 vehicles.
Alternative Propulsion/Fuels
Chairman: Guy Rini, GTR Development, LLC, (540) 247-9623
This Task Force will explore application of alternative propulsion systems/
powertrains to specialty vehicles.
Vehicle Alternative Fuels Identification Symbols
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for preparing and
evaluating a career development plan for service technicians.
Chairman: Bruce Love, DP Solutions, (936) 631-3110; Mike Payne, Lonestar
Truck Group, mpayne@lonestartruckgroup.com
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for sharing electronic
data between business systems regarding the vehicle service event.
Mentor Development
Chairman: Homer Hogg, Travel Centers of America, (520) 252-2731
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for creating,
implementing and maintaining a mentoring program for technicians.
Chairman: Roger Lackore, Oshkosh Truck Corp., (920) 832-3249
Shop Workload and Prioritization
Electric Commercial Vehicle Information Report
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for the efficient
management of shop workload and prioritization of service locations.
This Task Force will develop recommendations for identification symbols for
alternative fuels used with commercial vehicles.
Chairman: Mark Kachmarsky, Zero Truck Corp., (610) 570-1079
This Task Force is developing an information report on electric commercial
vehicles in vocational applications.
Technician and Bucket/Utility Truck Safety
Chairman: Roger Lackore, Oshkosh Truck Corp., (920) 832-3249
This Task Force will develop recommendations the safety of technicians
servicing bucket/utility trucks.
Diesel Particulate Filter/Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Maintenance for Light-Duty Diesels
Chairman: Lou Stumpp, Navistar, Inc. (317) 892-3054
Chairman: Scott Witt, Virginia Truck Centers, (704) 597-1110; Matt Panning,
Tyson Foods, (479) 290-7611
Parts Core Management for Service Providers
Chairman: Michael Colaccino, SAF-Holland USA, Inc., (248) 880-1919
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice for managing parts
core programs at service provider locations.
Professional Technician Development
Committee
Technician Skills Contest
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice covering diesel
particulate filter/diesel oxidation catalyst maintenance for light-duty diesels.
Chairman: George Arrants, (281) 850-1676
Chairman: Jay Davenport, Maxxima, (517) 745-3078
Future Technician Scholarships
Backup Alarm Maintenance, Location & Service
This Task Force is developing procedures for implementing a national
technician skills contest under the auspices of TMC.
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice covering maintenance,
location and service recommendations for backup alarms used on Class 2-6 vehicles.
Chairman: Dave Walters, ALCOA, (814)226-7386
S.16—Service Provider
Fostering State Trucking Association Competitions
Conflict Resolution
This Task Force is examining means of establishing state trucking
association competitions for technician excellence that participate in
TMCSuperTech.
Chairman: Chas Voyles, Navistar, (217) 404-4069
This Task Force is developing an RP on conflict resolution between the fleet
customer and the service provider.
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Chairman: Greg Frary, TravelCenters of America, (440) 463-6292
This Task Force is examining means of establishing technician scholarship programs.
Chairmen: Rob Carryl, Reliance Supply, Inc., (800) 400-6887
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Increasing Technician Participation in TMC
Chairman: Amanda Schuier, Pana-Pacific, (402) 457-9001; Jerry Bodkins,
TA/Petro, (330) 410-6001
This Task Force is examining means of increasing technician participation in
TMC and its various programs.
Future Truck Committee
Future Electrical/Electronic Systems
Chairman: Al Lesesky, Vehicle Enhancement Systems, (803) 366-7170
This Task Force keeps abreast of the latest in heavy-duty electrical systems
and explores new and emerging electrical/electronic system technologies.
The Task Force then makes these new technologies known to TMC members
and provides information on benefits and possible problems and solutions.
Future Tire Durability & Reliability
Chairman: Guy Walenga, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,
(615) 937-3451
This Task Force will attempt to discover causes and solutions to problems that
limit tire durability and reliability in order to reduce tire operating costs. All
causes of tire failures—including operation hazards, maintenance problems,
manufacturing defects and retread and repair errors—will be addressed.
Future Cab and Driver Interface
Chairman: Jerry Hubbell, DJL Associates International. (828) 279-7514
This Task Force keeps abreast of the latest issues and information affecting
the tractor and the driver. At present it is dealing with driver interface issues.
Future Trailer Productivity
Chairman: Charie Fetz, Great Dane Trailers, (912) 644-2100
Corrosion Control Action Committee
Corrosion of Engine and Underhood Components
Chairman: Jim LeClaire, Webb Wheel, (817) 602-7390
This Task Force will develop a recommended practice pertaining to preventing
and/or minimizing corrosion of engine and underhood components.
Cab and Controls Corrosion Control
Chairman: Tim Brune, Automotive International, Inc., (513) 489-7883
This Task Force will develop guidelines for dealing with corrosion as it
relates to cab and control systems.
Chassis & Undercarriage Corrosion Control
Chairman: Bill Hornyak, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes,
(412) 580-1992
This Task Force is developing guidelines for minimizing chassis and
undercarriage-related corrosion.
Hydraulic Brake Systems Corrosion Control
Chairman: Rich Winters, Verizon, (410) 393-0553
This Task Force is developing recommendations for minimizing light/medium
vehicle hydraulic brake corrosion.
Corrosion Impact on Vocational Vehicles
Chairman: Bill Mamlock, PPG Industries, Inc., (618) 407-8109
This Task Force will develop recommendations for minimizing corrosion on
vocational vehicles.
Mitigating Corrosion on Hydraulic and Air Components on
Vocational Vehicle Bodies
The Future Trailer Task Force keeps TMC members abreast of the latest in
trailer technology, including aerodynamics, and addresses feasibility of new
trailer technologies.
Chairman: Jim Alexander, Parker Hannifin Corp., (256) 892-4630
Future Truck Propulsion Systems
Corrosive Impact of Wash Solutions
This Task Force will identify end-user concerns to manufacturers regarding
tomorrow’s propulsion systems.
This Task Force will investigate the impact of corrosion on
vehicle safety.
Future Technician
Corrosion and Its Impact on Safety
This Task Force will identify issues pertaining to future technician development.
This Task Force will investigate the corrosive impact of wash solutions on
vehicle components.
Chairman: Lou Stumpp, (317) 892-3054, Navistar, Inc.
Chairman: Jack Sukala, J. Jeb Mfg., (856) 845-4455
Condition-Based Maintenance
Chairman: Henry Prentice, Noregon, (704) 219-7328
This Task Force will explore application of condition-based maintenance
technologies to commercial vehicles.
360° Awareness
Chairman: Duke Drinkard, Southeastern Freight Lines, 803-939-3523
This Task Force will challenge industry to declare advanced technology
development plans capable of achieving 360 degree driver awareness using
standard measurement techniques and objectives defined in TMC RP 428
and SAE J1750. This will help eliminate blind spots and poor visibility often
encountered by drivers of tractor-trailers.
Future Energy Conservation
Chairmen: Duane Lippincott, UPS, (404) 828-8210; Kirk Rutherford,
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, (615) 937-6906
This Task Force will develop position papers that will challenge industry to implement
change in practices and performance as it relates to energy conservation.
Automated and Connected Truck Technologies
Chairman: Richard Bishop, Richard Bishop Consulting, (443) 461-8067
This Task Force is exploring the need for recommended practices and
developing a position paper on autonomous truck technologies.
This Task Force is developing recommendations for mitigating corrosion on
hydraulic and air components on vocational vehicle bodies.
Chairman: Dave Walters, Alcoa, (814) 226-7386
Chairman: Wayne McKitrick, Farrell Company, wmckitrick@nawilliams.com
Educator Committee
Educator Involvement
Chairman: George Arrants, (281) 850-1676
This Task Force is exploring means of increasing educator involvement in TMC.
Curriculum Advisory
Chairman: Derek Southerland, FedEx Freight, (865)546-0294
This Task Force will develop recommendations for improvement technician
school curriculum programs.
PMI Manual Updates
Chairman: Ross Froat, TMC, (703) 838-7980
This Task Force will update TMC’s suite of preventive maintenance
inspection (PMI) manuals in coordination with other council study groups.
NATMI Curriculum Advisory
Chairman: Tom Cuthbertson, XRS, Inc., (703) 801-2419
This Task Force will develop recommendations and materials for the
curriculum of the North American Transportation Management Institute’s
(NATMI) Certified Director/Supervisor of Maintenance programs.
MEETING DATES: FEB 16-19, 2015 • EXHIBITION DATES: FEB 16-18, 2015
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TMC’s 2015 Fall Meeting &
National Technician Skills Competition
September 21-24, 2015
The Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort
Orlando, Fla.
TMC’s 2016 Annual Meeting &
Transportation Technology Exhibition
February 29-March 3, 2016
Music City Center
Nashville, Tenn.
Technology & Maintenance Council
950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 210
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 838-1763
(703) 838-1701 FAX
http://tmc.trucking.org