91ÊÓƵ

Robert Braswell, TMC’s executive director, provided an overview of the council’s efforts to support FMCSA’s ongoing TechCelerate Now program. It was renewed for a second phase in 2024.

Livonia, Mich.-based Accuride intends to make wheels with the surface protection coating publicly available in the second quarter of 2026, the wheel manufacturer said at TMC.

The Decisiv/TMC Parts & Labor Service Benchmark Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 declined 1.3% compared with the previous quarter.

By increasing drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles, fleet operators can realize improved vehicle uptime and lower total cost of ownership, Valvoline said at a March 15 press conference.

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.  

This year’s meeting is broken down into three basic phases: the education content, the exhibition and the Industry of Voluntary Standards that are later developed into Recommended Practices.

The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.

Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,  

FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.

Competition, connection and communication will be the theme throughout Technology & Maintenance Council's Fall Meeting and national technician skills competition.