2015 TMC Annual Meeting

Business, Editorial

Editorial: An Icy TMC

Trucking is quite often referred to as a “resilient” industry. It provides the priceless service of delivering the nation’s goods. The task is carried out with little fanfare — and even less complaining about the hardships and obstacles that have to be overcome every day.

February 23, 2015
Special Coverage

Technician Shortage High on Chairman Kevin Tomlinson's List of Priorities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Outgoing Technology & Maintenance Council Chairman Dan Umphress has formally passed the gavel to his successor, Kevin Tomlinson, director of maintenance for flatbed carrier South Shore Transportation in Sandusky, Ohio.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 20, 2015
Special Coverage

Fleet, Service Providers Cite Maintenance, Technician Concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleet and truck service center representatives cited concerns over a shortage of technicians and said raising their pay is likely going to be necessary to keep up with looming technical needs and challenges.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
February 19, 2015
Special Coverage

Cost of Diesel Shouldn't Deter Fleets From Alt-Fuel Vehicles, Industry Execs Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The current lower cost of diesel fuel should not deter fleets from purchasing alternate-fuel vehicles, a panel of industry executives said at a session of the Technology & Maintenance Council annual conference here.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 19, 2015
Special Coverage

TMC Honors Distinguished Members at Banquet

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Technology & Maintenance Council honored some of its hardest-working members with special recognition awards here this week at TMC’s annual meeting.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2015
Special Coverage

Kevin Tomlinson Named TMC Chairman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kevin Tomlinson acknowledges that he and his fellow technicians might share some of the blame for the trucking industry’s technician shortage.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
February 18, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Stemco Sees $30 Million Rear Trailer-Drag Market

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Stemco executive said here that the company’s recently announced acquisition of ATDynamics was a good fit for the company.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
February 18, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Eaton, Cummins Expand Powertrain Partnership

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officials from Eaton Corp. and Cummins Inc. said the two companies are adding an engine to their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain lineup and are matching one of Eaton’s transmissions to a Cummins natural-gas engine.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
February 18, 2015