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Incoming TMC Chairman Todd Cotier (left) unveils a going-away caricature for outgoing Chairman Randy Obermeyer at the closing reception for TMC 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Randy Obermeyer issues remarks to close his tenure as TMC chairman at the closing reception for TMC 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Todd Cotier delivers some of his first remarks as TMC chairman during the closing reception for TMC 2023. Next year's TMC will be held in New Orleans, March 4-7. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Who's that on stage belting out the lyrics to "Stand By Me" at the closing reception for TMC 2023? None other than former TMC Chairman Kevin Tomlinson. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

TMC 2023 attendees arrive for the closing reception at Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on March 1, 2023, the third and final day of the showcase during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on March 1, 2023, the third and final day of the showcase during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on March 1, 2023, the third and final day of the showcase during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on March 1, 2023, the third and final day of the showcase during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who lost portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, amused and inspired TMC 2023 attendees with his "Never Give Up" theme at the kickoff breakfast Feb. 28. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the Volvo booth on the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall on the second day of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Officials from ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council cut the ribbon to open the doors to the exhibit hall floor Feb. 27 at the Orange County Convention Center. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A crowd of attendees parades down the escalator to enter the exhibit hall at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, moments after the ribbon cutting to open the doors on Feb. 27. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on the opening night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on the opening night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on the opening night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A scene from the exhibit hall floor on the opening night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear speaks to attendees at the Town Meeting session on Feb. 27, 2023, part of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A bird's-eye view of the entry way to the exhibit hall as the Florida sun puts the TMC banner in the spotlight. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA President Chris Spear speaks to the Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting Feb. 27, which was being held concurrently with TMC 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello speaks to the Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting Feb. 27, which was being held concurrently with TMC 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The first stop for most TMC 2023 attendees was the registration desk, where maps, badges, carrying bags and other goodies were distributed. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The first stop for most TMC 2023 attendees was the registration desk, where maps, badges, carrying bags and other goodies were distributed. These are some of the helpful volunteers. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Outside the exhibit hall at TMC 2023, attendees were able to sign up for various ride and drive events. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

Outside the exhibit hall at TMC 2023, attendees were able to sign up for various ride and drive events. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

A shot of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando on Feb. 25 as it prepares to welcome visitor's for TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

J.B. Hunt driver Andrew Waits of Tacoma, Wash., who helped save the life of an unconscious motorcyclist, speaks after learning he was named the winner of the Highway Hero Award presented by Goodyear. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

The exhibition hall at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., gets prepared for the start of TMC's Annual Meeting. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)