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Guest Voices August 24, 2020

In-Vehicle Communication Standards for Trucks: Where Do We Go With J1939?

The existing SAE J1939 and datalink is the result of work initially started over 30 years ago. What do we need to stress so that the next 30 years of in-vehicle technical evolution will be as valuable as the last 30?

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NewsJune 25, 2020

Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year

The average cost per roadside repair is up 30% year over year, but five systems account for almost 70% of the work – identifying where many fleets might want to focus their attention.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

TMC Takes Fall Meeting Virtual, Cancels SuperTech

The American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council has transformed its 2020 Fall Meeting into a virtual event, taking place online Sept. 14-17.

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Newsby Jim ParkApril 8, 2020

TMC: Chlorine Dioxide Effective Cab Disinfectant for COVID-19 Contamination

A antimicrobial pesticide under consideration as a treatment for bed bugs is now considered an effective disinfectant treatment for trucks whose drivers have been confirmed as COVID-19 carriers, according to the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 27, 2020

Strick Elevator Allows 25% More Freight in a 28-Foot Pup Trailer

When a less-than-truckload client came to Strick Trailers with an idea to build a more efficient and productive pup trailer, Strick delved into the task and came up with the Elevator.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 16, 2020

TMC: What’s in a Name? [Commentary]

Once upon a time, TMC stood for The Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations. Then during an ATA reorganization in 2001, "Technology" was added to its name and mission.

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Trailer Talkby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2020

Reefer Trailer Aims to Help Reach Zero Emissions

Wabash National is partnering with C&S Wholesale Grocers to test a new type of zero-emissions refrigerated trailer.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 4, 2020

TMC, FMCSA Join Forces to Boost Safety Tech Adoption

The new Tech-Celerate program unveiled at the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting is a joint marketing effort by TMC and FMCSA to boost the adoption of advanced vehicle safety systems by fleets.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 3, 2020

HDT Presents Top 20 Product Awards [Photos]

HDT staff presented its 2020 Top 20 Product awards to recipients during the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta and at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 28, 2020

Wabco's Intelligent Trailer Platform Expands Trailer Telematics Options

Wabco’s new intelligent trailer platform is built on four key technologies and an open software architecture to facilitate cooperation with key industry players.

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