TECHNOLOGY & MAINTENANCE COUNCIL’S
2020 FALL MEETING
FALL MEETING PROGRAM
September 14-17, 2020
TECHNOLOGY & MAINTENANCE COUNCIL 950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 210 • Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 838-1763 http://tmc.trucking.org TABLE OF CONTENTS AGENDAS Monday, September 14...... 10 Tuesday, September 15...... 10 Wednesday, September 16...... 24 Thursday, September 17...... 28 Friday, September 18 ...... 31
CONTENTS Associates Advisory Group...... 39 Audio/Visual Equipment & Recordings...... 45 Board Nominating Committee...... 38 Board of Directors...... 34 Schedule-at-a-Glance...... 4 Chairman’s Remarks...... 3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...... 6 Future TMC Meetings...... Back Cover Future Truck Committee...... 42 Gerri Murphy Membership Award...... 37 Gerri Murphy Membership Award Committee...... 43 Maintenance Supervisor Excellence Award Committee...... 43 Meeting Planning Committee...... 39 Member Outreach Committee...... 43 Membership and Publicity Committee...... 38 National Technician Appreciation Week...... 33 Noise Prohibition...... 45 General Information & Antitust Guidelines...... 45 Other Meetings of Interest (NATMI Certification, etc.)...... 32 Past Associates’ Chairmen...... 42 Past General Chairmen...... 42 Peggy Fisher Study Group Leadership Award Committee...... 43 Peggy Fisher Study Group Leadership Award Recipients...... 38 Recognized Associates...... 37 Recognized Associates Award Committee...... 43 Sergeant-at-Arms Committee...... 41 Sign Committee...... 40 Silver Spark Plug Committee...... 38 Silver Spark Plugs...... 36 Sponsors...... 6 Staff...... 46 Study Group Chairmen...... 35 Study Group Committee...... 40 Study Group Secretaries...... 40 Study Group Secretaries Award Recipients...... 38 Study Group Secretaries Awards Committee...... 40 Strategic Planning Committee...... 43 Task Force Meetings...... 11 Technical Presentation Review Committee/Speaker Ready Room....45 TMC Meeting Mechanics...... 44 TMC Mentor Program...... 46 TMC/SAE Dawson Scholarship Committee...... 43 TMCSuperTech Grand Champions...... 37 Uncle Darrell TMC Mentor Award...... 38 Uncle Darrell TMC Mentor Award Committee...... 44 What Did You Learn (Meeting Justification Worksheet)...... 47 2 CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS
Reliable Answers for Uncertain Times
Societal changes — accelerated by technology and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis — are transforming the way fleets specify and operate equipment in both intentional and unintended ways. Staying ahead of the learning curve is paramount to maintaining and securing fleet operations. That’s why it is appropriate that the theme of TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting is “Reliable Answers for Uncertain Times.”
Given the current health and economic crisis prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, TMC has made the decision to forgo its traditional in-person event format and instead offer industry professionals an all-virtual alternative. This alternative, not lightly taken, will allow TMC members and non-members alike the chance to experience all the content of TMC’s Fall Meeting while still being sensitive to the health- and economic-related pressures that we all are facing in 2020.
While TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting will be able to held in a virtual setting, TMC will unfortunately not be able to hold its National Technician Skills Competitions (TMCSuperTech) or National Student Technician Competition (TMCFutureTech) in 2020. Instead, TMC will celebrate the first-ever National Technician Appreciation Week the week following TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting, during September 21-25. During this time, the Council will offer special online training sessions aimed at technicians and shop supervisors in our annual PDTC Technician Training Fair, as well as other media activities to showcase commercial vehicle technicians.
Large-format virtual events are new to all of us. We’re all first-timers this week at TMC. If there is a silver lining to the circumstances we find ourselves in this year, it’s this — we all have a chance to find new ways to connect, learn and grow in our chosen fields at a time when technology makes remaining connected and productive possible despite the challenges we face. If there is one common thread in the history of TMC, it’s that TMC members have always found a way to adapt and overcome whatever challenges present themselves.
Thanks for joining us virtually. Have a terrific week!
Stacy Earnhardt 2020-2021 TMC General Chairman & Treasurer 3 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE MONDAY, SEPT. 14 (All Times Eastern)
9 – 10 am TMC Officers Meeting (Closed)
10 – 11 am Secretaries’ Meeting (Closed)
10 – 11 am Mentor Committee (Closed)
11 am – Noon Future Truck Committee Meeting (Closed)
11 am – Noon Member Outreach Committee Meeting (Closed)
Noon – 1 pm Strategic Planning Committee Meeting (Closed)
1:15 – 2:45 pm Study Group & Meeting Planning Committee Meetings (Closed)
3 – 5 pm Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
5 – 6 pm Recognized Associates Meeting (Closed) TUESDAY, SEPT. 15
9 – 9:30 am Welcome and Virtual Meeting Orientation
10 am – 6 pm Task Force Meetings
6 – 6:30 pm Study Group Business Sessions WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
10 – 11 am Town Meeting/Fleet Operators’ Forum
11:15 am – 12:45 pm Technical Session #1— How Do Integrated Powertrains Work? The Pros and Cons of Vertical Integration
1 – 1:30 pm TMC Industry Keynote Presentation — Jeff Loftus, FMSCA
1:45 – 2:45 pm Study Group Sessions: • S.3 Engine EPA 2021/2024 Regulatory Update
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• S.16 Service Provider Maximizing Uptime from a Professional Technician Perspective
3 – 4 pm Study Group Sessions: • S.1 Electrical—Diagnostics for Future Electrical Systems ADAS, Multi-Voltages and More • S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technologies— Capabilities of Telematics to Evaluate Short- and Long-Term Fuel Economy and Other Vehicle Performance Factors
4:15 – 5:15 pm New Technology Presentations THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
8 – 9 am TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Training (Class of 2021)
9 – 10 am TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Training (Class of 2022)
10 – 11:30 am Technical Session #2— Supporting Education to Help Resolve Your Technician Shortage
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Study Group Sessions: • S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling—What Are Your Trailers Riding on and Why? • S.17 Collision and Corrosion Control—Collision Repair: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
12:45 – 2 pm Lunch Break
2 – 3 pm Study Group Sessions: • S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management—Is Your Parts Department Evolving Through Sensor-Based Maintenance • S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty and Specialty Trucks—Duty Cycles for Current and Future Aftertreatment Systems
3:15 – 4:45 pm Shop Talk & Fleet Operators’ Forum Wrap-up FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
9 – 10 am Board Nominating Committee Meeting (Closed)
11 am – Noon Administrative Wrap-up Meeting (Closed)
1 – 2 pm Board of Directors Meeting (Closed) 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted all organizations, including TMC, to adapt to the realities of social distancing. Nonetheless, the business of TMC must move forward and, therefore, Council events have pivoted to an all-virtual format until restrictions on large gatherings are lifted and it is safe to assemble in person.
The following section provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding participation in TMC meetings that are being conducted in a fully virtual environment, such as those associated with TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting.
Q: How do I participate in TMC’s new virtual event? A: Register online at http://tmcfall.trucking.org. Shortly after you should receive a confirmation email with further instructions on selecting sessions to attend via Webex. After making your selections, a calendar reminder (e.g., Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, iCal, etc.) will be sent to your smartphone/tablet/laptop/PC/electronic device with instructions, links and access codes to access each session selected. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email within 24 hours, please first check your spam folder to ensure it has not been flagged. If not, please contact Registrations at (866) 821-3468; email: [email protected].
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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NOTE: Calendar reminders will not be sent for Task Forces. All TMC Task Forces will meet on Tuesday, September 15 via telephone conference call — not Webex. Call- in instructions on how to join Task Force meeting calls will be provided as part of the meeting confirmation process and are included in this Meeting Program. Task Force participants will be able to access presentations, documents, etc., via the Council’s online collaborative platform TMC Connect (http://tmcconnect.trucking.org).
Q: I would like to register for additional sessions — how do I add these to my schedule? A: To add sessions to your selected list after your initial selections are made, please reference your TMC registration confirmation email to access the Webex registration link.
NOTE: Registration is not required for “Closed” Meetings. Special Webex invitations with instructions for joining will be sent for the closed sessions.
Q: Do I need to download any software in order to participate in the virtual version of TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting? A: Once fully registered, when you click the link in your Webex confirmation email to join a session, a prompt will appear to download and install the Webex plug in. You are encouraged to test your connectivity beforehand by going to https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html/ and join the test meeting.
Q: What devices can I access the virtual event from? A: For the best experience, please join sessions from a laptop or desktop — especially if participating as Host/ Presenter, and if your participation involves voting or audience interaction.
Q: What if I have technical issues with the virtual sessions? A: Call our Technical Issues Hotline at (703) 838-7919 for technical assistance or email [email protected].
Q: Can only TMC Members register? A: Anyone can register for TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting (http://tmcfall.trucking.org). TMC Members and individuals from an ATA-member company enjoy discounted meeting registration rates.
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Q: Who can I talk to regarding sponsorships? A: Contact Dan Duggan (703) 838-1756; dduggan@trucking. org or Janine Taylor (703) 838-1923; [email protected] at the ATA Sponsorship and Exhibits department.
Q: Will TMC Task Forces also meet at TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting? A: Yes, TMC Task Forces will meet via telephone conference call and online using TMC Connect during TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting on Tuesday, September 15. Attendees will not sign up for individual task forces, but rather call into specific task forces using telephone conference line access credentials assigned to each parent Study Group for the day. Your access instructions provided will allow you access to any task force within a given Study Group on Tuesday. Come and go as you please during Task Force day.
Q: To access the sessions for TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting, will TMC use the ATA Events Mobile App used for in-person events? A: No, all sessions and materials will be accessed via Cisco Webex, except for Task Forces which will use a combination of telephone conference lines and TMC Connect. (http://tmcconnect.trucking.org).
Q: As an attendee, will I be seen on video? A: If participating as an audience member, you can view presenters by video, however your video will not be activated (If you are participating in any session as a presenter, your Webex video capabilities will be activated). If you are participating in a leadership committee meeting, all participants will be able to share video and audio. If you are participating in a Task Force, all participants will be able to share via telephone audio and download presentations/ documents via TMC Connect. (http://tmcconnect.trucking. org).
Q: Will Q&A be permitted during the sessions? How will I be able to share a comment or question? A: All sessions will have the ability for attendees to ask questions. When the session moderator/leader asks for any questions or comments, attendees will have the option to comment or ask questions by “raising a hand” or typing a question into the Q&A window located on the right side of the screen. The procedure for speaking within the session varies depending on the session type as follows. • For Technical Sessions/Study Group Sessions/Town Meeting: All audience members will be automatically muted for the session. To “raise a hand,” participants
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must click on the hand icon on the right side of the screen. Once the moderator/leader announces your name and asks for your comment/question you will be unmuted to speak, and will be muted again when done speaking. • For Leadership Committee Meetings: Participants will not be muted by default and can speak freely during the session. However, we ask that if you are not speaking, please mute your audio as a courtesy to others. • For Task Force Meetings: Participants will not be muted by default and can speak freely during the telephone conference call session. Again, we ask if you are not speaking, please mute your audio as a courtesy to others.
Q: Will attendance be taken during sessions? A: Yes, but how this is handled depends on the session type. • For all sessions except Task Force Meetings, attendance is recorded automatically when you logon to an individual session. • For Task Force Meetings, individuals will be asked to join each specific Task Force on TMC Connect, and register “present” by clicking the appropriate attendance button within the Task Force Community under the Event tab once the event has started.
Q: Will sessions at TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting be recorded and made available after the event is over? A: TMC’s Operating Manual and Bylaws specifically prohibit audio/visual recordings of TMC general meetings. So, recordings will not be made or be available. Presenter PowerPoints will be shared if we have received permission to do so. Meeting minutes/presentation highlights will be sent to all TMC members following the event via the Council’s technical journal The Trailblazer (in both print and electronic format) which contains the official proceedings of TMC general meetings.
Q: What time zone is TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting based upon? A: All times listed are Eastern.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
9 – 10 am TMC Officers Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
10 – 11 am Secretaries’ Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
10 – 11 am Mentor Committee Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
11 am – Noon Future Truck Cmte. Mtg. (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
11 am – Noon Member Outreach Cmte. Mtg. (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
Noon – 1 pm Strategic Planning Cmte. Mtg. (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
Sergeant at Arms & Meeting NOT SCHEDULED Mechanics Committee Meeting (Not Held )
12:15 – 2:45 pm Study Group & Meeting Planning Committee Meetings (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
3 – 5 pm Board of Directors Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
5 – 6 pm Recognized Associates Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation Only)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
9 – 9:30 am Welcome and Virtual Meeting Orientation Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
10 am — 6 pm TASK FORCE MEETINGS TMC Task Force meetings are open sessions that any meeting registrant may attend. Presentations are usually informal. However, sessions are very limited in time and may not be able to review all past work history. Task Forces will be held virtually using a combination of telephone conference call lines and the various Task Force community sites on TMC Connect (http://tmcconnect.trucking.org).
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 10 BUSINESS SCHEDULE
To find your specific task force community site on TMC Connect, use the COMMUNITIES tab in the red bar of the home page on TMC Connect, pull down Task Forces; you can scroll down the list or use the COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR button to select by task force name. You can also click on the name of the Task Force below in this Program and the linked URL will take you directly to the Task Force Community Site page. TMC highly recommends attendees join the community site by clicking the JOIN button; this will allow you to download the event directly to your smart device calendar; and allow you to mark your attendance when the actual event begins.
S.1 Electrical Chairman: Jody Younce All S.1 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 111776
10 – 11 am Future Electrical/Electronic Systems A. Lesesky (Joint Future Truck/S.1 T.F.)
11 am – Noon Next Generation Tractor-Trailer Interface P. Menig
Noon – 1 pm RP Updates (S.1) B A. Mihic
1 – 1:30 pm Fifth Wheel Ground Strap Maintenance Guidelines A. Puckett/L. Rambeaux
1:30 – 2 pm RP 177 Update (Solar Power for Commercial Vehicles) M. Srnec
2:30 – 3 pm Electrical Diagnostics Incorporating Lab Scopes NEW TASK FORCE G. Arrants
3 – 4 pm Cable Identification for Multi-Volt Electrical Systems NEW TASK FORCE F. Kelley
4 – 4:30 pm Integrated Starting & Charging NEW TASK FORCE C. Cummings
NOTE: S.1 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 111776
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 11 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
S.2 Tire & Wheel Chairman: Todd Stout All S.2 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 861784
10 – 10:30 am Kill the Mallet CANCELLED N. Ball
11 am – Noon Specification of Tires for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles D. Shy
1 – 2 pm Aligning Vehicle Inspection Procedures for Tires with TMC NEW TASK FORCE Recommended Practices N. Ball
2 – 3 pm Tire Asset Management (Cradle to Grave) B P. Fisher
3 – 4 pm RP Updates (S.2) B P. Fisher
NOTE: S.2 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 861784
S.3 Engine Chairman: Bryan Stewart All S.3 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 286477
10 – 11 am RP Updates (S.3) B P. Cigala
11 am – Noon LNG/CNG Post-Thermal Events C. Culbertson/J. Carrigan
Noon – 1 pm RP 326 Update (Recycled Engine Coolant) P. Woyciesjes
1 – 2 pm RP 365 Update (Coolant Maintenance Guidelines) M. Martinelli
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 12 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
3 – 4 pm RP 312B Update (Evaluating Diesel Additives) J. Long
4 – 5 pm Oil Viscosity Transition Planning and Implementation G. Matheson/P. Cigala
3:30 – 4 pm Managing Oil Viscosity Transition (Exploratory Meeting) P. Cigala
NOTE: S.3 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 286477
S.4 Cab & Controls Chairman: Mark Kennedy All S.4 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 692013
10 – 10:30 am RP Updates (S.4) A. Krum
10:30 – 11:30 am RP 407B Update (Defrost, Defogging & Heating Perf.) B A. Moultanovsky
11:30 am – Noon RP 417/435 Update (Tractor-to- Trailer Air/Electric Lines) B. McKie
1 – 1:30 pm RP 430 Update (Guidelines for Collision Warning) M. Kennedy
1:30 – 2 pm RP 442 Update (Standardization of Speedometer and Tachometer NEW TASK FORCE Signaling) G. Selby
3 – 3:30 pm RP 443 Update (In-Cab Cleaning & Deodorizing Guidelines) M. Winchell
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 13 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
3:30 – 4:30 pm Conversion of Rear View Mirrors to Cameras S. Fox
4:30 – 5 pm Odometer Synchronization G. Selby
5 – 6 pm In-Cab Gas Detectors K. Altrichter
NOTE: S.4 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 692013
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Chairman: Amanda Schuier All S.5 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 965984
10 – 10:30 am RP Updates (S.5) J. Galbraith
10:30 – 11 am Developing Key Performance Indicators B L. Flowers
11 – 11:30 am RP 512A Update (Technician Staffing) B E. Luzania/T. Wynes
11:30 am – 12:30 pm VMRS Codes Committee P. Moszak
12:30 – 1:30 pm Hiring Military Personnel K. Weaver NEW TASK FORCE
1:30 – 2:30 pm EDVIR Functional Requirements (Exploratory Session) A. Schuier
3 – 4 pm Cybersecurity Issues M. Zachos
4 – 5 pm Technician Apprenticeship Standards G. McDonald
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 14 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
5 – 6 pm RP 518A Update (Fuel Station Planning) NEW TASK FORCE A. Schuier
NOTE: S.5 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 965984
S.6 Chassis & Brake Systems Chairman: Joey Young All S.6 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 154739
10 – 10:30 am RP Updates (Brake-Related) J. Vander Giessen B 11:30 am – 1 pm RP Updates (Chassis-Related) J. Vander Giessen
1 – 1:30 pm Towing Electric Vehicles NEW TASK FORCE J. Vander Giessen 1:30 – 2 pm RP 642B Update (Total Vehicle Alignment) S. Lemnah
3 – 3:30 pm RP 648 Update (Troubleshooting Ride Complaints) J. Holman
4 – 4:30 pm RP 652 Update (Air Disc Brake Service and Inspection) R. Petresh
5 – 6 pm Wheel End Thermal Events (Joint S.6/S.7 Task Force) L. Long/H. Schneider (Use the S.7 Room Code 931901 to access)
NOTE: S.6 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 154739
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 15 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling Chairman: Richard Brown All S.7 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 931901
10 – 11 am RP Updates (S.7) H. Schneider
11 – 11:30 am Van Trailer Washing Proc. & Testing M. Gordon
11:30 am – Noon Cryogenic Cooling Systems B P. Jacobsen
Noon – 12:30 pm Trailer Load Hold Down Repairs R. McRea
3 – 4 pm Next Generation Trailer Electrical Architecture P. Menig
5 – 6 pm Wheel End Thermal Events (Joint S.6/S.7 Task Force in S.7 Room) L. Long/H. Schneider (Use the S.7 Room Code 931901 to access) NOTE: S7 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 931901
S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technologies Chairman: Ken Marko All S.11 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 382617
10 – 10:30 am RP 1112 Update (Lightweight Components and Fuel Economy) C. Herpel
10:30 – 11 am RP 1113 Update (Guidelines for Driver Incentive Programs) NEW TASK FORCE C. Herpel
11 – 11:30 am RP 1105 Update (Idle Limiting Sys.) B B. Wilson
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 16 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
11:30 am – Noon RP 1109B Update (Type IV Fuel Economy Test Procedures) NEW TASK FORCE B. Wilson
Noon – 1 pm Alternative Energy Implementation Elements J. Gerrity
1 – 2 pm SmartWay Activities D. Johnson
2 – 3 pm Terminal Tractor Powertrain Options P. Seeberg
3 – 3:30 pm RP 1118 Update (Cost Modeling for Aero.Devices) A. Winfield
3:30 – 4:30 pm Future Energy Conservation (Joint Task Force with Future Truck) K. Marko (Use the S.11 Room Code 382617 to access)
4:30 – 5:30 pm Study Group Planning Session (Closed) K. Marko
NOTE: S11 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 382617
S.12 Onboard Vehicle Electronics Chairman: Vince Vanszl All S.12 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 632373
10 – 10:30 am RP 1208D Update (PC Selection Guidelines) L. Lackey
10:30 – 11 am RP Updates (S.12) K. DeGrant
11 – 11:30 am RP 1210C Update (Windows API) B K. DeGrant
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 17 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
11:30 am – Noon RP 1210 OEM Application Validation Testing L. Long
Noon – 12:30 pm RP 1226 Messaging Standardization B J. Maag
12:30 – 1:30 pm Open Wireless Vehicle Data Adapter Application Program Interface (API) R. Vogt
1:30 – 2 pm RP 1210 Compliance J.Bate
3 – 3:30 pm Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) M. Ahart
3:30 – 4 pm RP 1225 Update (ELD Security Risk Guidelines) M. Ahart
4 – 5 pm RP 1227 Update (Mobile Dev. Communication API) C. York
5 – 6 pm Telematics Compliance Standardization B. Fackey
NOTE: S.12 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 632373
S.14 Light- and Medium-Duty & Specialty Trucks Chairman: Chris Lindquist All S.14 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 165890
10 – 11 am RP 1411 Update (Light- & Medium- Duty Auto Transmission Fluid Guidelines) C. Lindquist
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 18 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
11 am – Noon EPTO and Hybrid Auxiliary Systems for Work Trucks A. Williamson
Noon – 1 pm RP Updates (S.14) C. Lindquist/P. Wion
1 – 2 pm Lumen Ratings Definition for White LED Worklamps J. Davenport
3 – 4 pm VMRS Code Development for Specialty Vehicles J. Farke
4 – 5 pm Vocational Duty Cycles for NEW TASK FORCE Aftertreatment Systems C. Lindquist
NOTE: S.14 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 165890
S.16 Service Provider Chairman: Homer Hogg All S.16 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 215482
11 am – Noon Developing and Leveraging Next Generation Leaders R. Jameson
Noon – 1 pm Proper Vehicle Lifting Procedures and Equipment R. Pop
1 – 2 pm Implementing TMC RPs in Fleet & Service Provider Operations J. Gingrich/B. Olsen
3 – 4 pm Uptime Through Digital Exchange and Management NEW TASK FORCE E. Erdmann
4 – 5 pm Service Provider Standards of Excellence NEW TASK FORCE J. Elkins
B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 19 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
5 – 5:30 pm RP Updates P. Savage
NOTE: S.16 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 215482
S.17 Collision & Corrosion Control Chairman: Kenny Junkin All S.17 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 051197
11 am – Noon Refinishing to Maximize Adhesion C. Sterwerf
Noon – 1 pm Frame Correction B. Hinchcliffe
1 – 2 pm Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Roadmap C. Sterwerf
3 – 4 pm Corrosion Manual Update D. Winn
4 – 5 pm Cab & Control Corrosion Control T. May
5 – 6 pm Corrosion of Non-Ferrous Materials on Chassis & Suspension B. Herrington
NOTE: S.17 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 051197
S.18 Automated & Electric Vehicles Chairman: Kyle Mitchell All S.18 Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 778719
11 am – 12:30 pm Automated Vehicles A. Pandy
12:30 – 1:30 pm Electrified Vehicle K. Otto
2 – 3 pm Platooning R. Bishop B = Task Force is reviewing RP Ballot comments. 20 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
3 – 4 pm Automated Truck Inspection and Enforcement NEW TASK FORCE D. Goff
4 – 5 pm Roadmap for Electric Infrastructure J. Gerrity NEW TASK FORCE 5 – 6 pm Electrified Vehicle Technician Training M. Williams/C. McQuillen NEW TASK FORCE NOTE: S.18 will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 778719
Educator Committee Chairman: Jack Werner Educator Committee Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 027644
10 am – Noon Curriculum Development J. Werner
Noon – 1 pm Educator Involvement G. Arrants
1 – 2 pm Credentials for Truck Program Instructors J. Werner
NOTE: Educator Committee will hold its Business Session from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 027644
Future Truck Committee Chairman: Anthony Marshall Future Truck Committee Task Force Phone Access: (703) 838-1800; Code: 896068
10 – 11 am Future Electrical/Electronic Systems A. Lesesky (Use the S.1 Room Code 111776 to access)
11 am – Noon Future Tire Reliability/Durability A. Reese
21 BUSINESS SCHEDULE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Noon – 1 pm Augmented and Virtual Training M. Johnston
1 – 2 pm Future Cab and Driver Interface J. Adami
2 – 3 pm Future Trailer Productivity C. Lee
3 – 4 pm Sensor-Enhanced Maintenance W. Stegall
3:30 - 4:30 pm Future Energy Conservation (Joint S.11/Future Truck Task Force) K. Marko (Use the S.11 Room Code 382617 to access)
4 – 5 pm Future Chassis and Brake Systems E. Benge
5 – 6 pm Future Alternate Propulsion Systems L. Stumpp
Regular Business Schedule (Continued) 6 – 6:30 pm Study Group Business Sessions— (No mini-technical presentations today)
All Study Groups will hold Business Sessions from 6 - 6:30 pm, at which time task force reports will be given, changes in leadership announced, and proposals for new task forces will be entertained. Call (703) 838-1800; Call IDs listed below:
Task Force Conference ID S.1 Electrical 111776 S.2 Tire & Wheel 861784 S.3 Engine 286477 S.4 Cab & Controls 692013 S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management 965984 S.6 Chassis & Brake Systems 154739 S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling 931901 S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technology 382617 S.12 On-Board Vehicle Electronics 632373 S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty / Specialty Trucks 165890 S.16 Service Provider 215482 S.17 Collision and Corrosion Control 051197 S.18 Automated & Electric Vehicles 778719 Educator Committee 027644 Future Truck Committee 896068
22 BUSINESS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
8 am – 5 pm North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses (See description on page 32.)
10 – 11 am Town Meeting/ Fleet Operators’ Forum Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
TMC’s best-attended event is always the Town Meeting and Fleet Operators’ Forum. Reports are provided regarding Council membership, meetings and exhibits, as well as TMC Recommended Practices, information reports and products. 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. Associate, service provider, technician, and other attendees are invited to share technical information as well. An update on the situations presented is given later during the week at TMC’s Fleet Operators’ wrap-up.
Chairman’s Welcome and Opening Remarks Stacy Earnhardt, TMC General Chairman & Treasurer
Regulatory Report Ross Froat, Director of Engineering & IT, ATA
Meeting Planning Committee Report Randy Obermeyer, TMC Vice Chairman of Meetings
Membership/Publicity Committee Report Peter Savage, Chairman of Membership & Publicity
Associates Report Jill Gingrich, TMC Chairman of Associates
Study Group Committee Report Winston Minchew, Chairman of Study Groups
Future Truck Committee Report Anthony Marshall, Future Truck Committee Chairman
Fleet Operators’ Forum Randy Obermeyer, TMC Vice Chairman of Meetings
Other Business/Adjournment Stacy Earnhardt, TMC General Chairman & Treasurer
23 BUSINESS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
11:15 am – 12:45 pm Technical Session #1—
How Do Integrated Powertrains Work? The Pros and Cons of Vertical Integration Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Jim Boyd, Southeastern Freight Lines Speakers: Tom Berg, LandLine Magazine RaNae Isaak, Cummins, Inc. Johan Agebrand, Volvo Trucks Leonard Copeland , Daimler Trucks N.A. Daniel Pesce, Eaton Charles Ganske, Eaton James Cade, Ruan
Join us as we explore what integrated powertrains really are, what all they entail and where industry experts think this trend is headed in the coming years. We will explore OEM offerings and gain insight as to what the future holds. This session will offer fleet perspectives as well as explore how telematics (fleet-and OEM-based) can help manage vehicles for the optimum performance. Come to this session and prepare yourself to address the challenges that face your company as it relates to tractor powertrain specification.
1 – 1:30 pm TMC Industry Keynote Presentation Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Jeff Loftus, Technology Division Chief, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
TMC’s Industry Keynote Presentation will be presented by Jeff Loftus, who is currently the Chief of the Technology Division in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology. He has more than 28 years of experience at the U.S. Department of Transportation in research and technology area with a focus on improving large truck and motorcoach safety. His division oversees the FMCSA’s Innovative Technology Deployment grant program that provides $20 million per year to states to deploy Intelligent Transportation Systems for commercial vehicle operations such as weigh station bypass systems and online electronic one-stop shopping for vehicle registrations, fuel tax filings, and other permits.
Loftus is currently leading a team of safety engineers and researchers focusing on various topics to enable the safe on-road testing and commercial deployment of automated trucking applications. These topics include truck driver human 24 BUSINESS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 factors, sensor maintenance, vehicle component performance, automated vehicle roadside inspection procedures, and cybersecurity. Loftus will share his insights on the current state of technology research at USDOT, and how TMC/ATA and other industry leaders are playing an important safety role in the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) through FMCSA’s new TechCelerateNow program.
1:45 – 2:45 pm Study Group Session—
S.3 Engine Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021/2024 Regulatory Update Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Brian Liimatta, Cummins, Inc. Speakers: Homer Hogg, TravelCenters of America Glen Kedzie, American Trucking Associations Leonard Copeland, Daimler Trucks N. A. Thomas Willingham, Volvo Trucks
Attend this session and learn how engine and tractor manufacturers intend to comply with Phase 2 regulations and how their decisions will impact your maintenance operation. We’ll explore how engine and aftertreatment management is likely to change and what decisions fleets will have to make as they make their model year 2021 and 2024 buying choices.
1:45 – 2:45 pm Study Group Session—
S.16 Service Provider Maximizing Uptime from a Professional Technician Perspective Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Homer Hogg, TravelCenters of America Speakers: Terry Prodralski, W.W. Williams Michael Gavrielides, TravelCenters of America Jason Shoupe, Freightliner Lou Bachrodt, Freightliner Mike Krause, Clarke Power Services, Inc.
Attend this session and get a granular view from the technician on how tool availability can make a difference (e.g., digital multimeters versus oscilloscopes and other alternatives), how the Council’s TMCSuperTech program can help improve shop performance, and what is the number one productivity killer on the shop floor.
25 BUSINESS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
3 – 4 pm Study Group Session—
S.1 Electrical Diagnostics for Future Electrical Systems ADAS, Multi-Voltages and More Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Jody Younce, UPS Speakers: Phil Aiello, UPS George Arrants, ASE Education Foundation AJ Palmisano, Midtronics, Inc.
Attend this session and learn what’s awaiting you on the technological horizon when it comes to diagnosing tomorrow’s commercial vehicle electrical systems. Panelists will present vehicle manufacturer, supplier and fleet perspectives for this important glimpse at the future of electrical/electronics vehicle diagnostics.
3 – 4 pm Study Group Session—
S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technologies Capabilities of Telematics to Evaluate Short- and Long-Term Fuel Economy and Other Vehicle Performance Factors Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Kenneth Marko, Frito-Lay North America Speakers: Stephanie Voelker , Geotab Anil Khanna, Daimler Trucks North America Isaac Sloan, Nikola Brendan Wiggins, PepsiCo
Attend this session as presenters will offer fleet experiences in achieving performance benefits with Class 8 tractors and trailers with the use of fleet telematics. Representatives from fleets as well as industry organizations will share data and case studies as to what works when it comes to managing fuel economy and other benefits for a range of different industry applications. We’ll cover vehicle and trailer tracking, navigation and mobile data as it applies to fuel economy management.
26 BUSINESS SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
4:15 – 5:15 pm New Technology Presentations Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Chairman: Roger Maye, ConMet
TMC’s New Technology Presentations inform TMC members of innovative features or applications of new technologies. Each featured product is a component, tool or service used in the commercial transportation industry that is conceptually unique in design. TMC holds this session at each fall meeting.
Today’s DPFTRAC Presenters: Fernando Varela and Mitch Ward DPFTRAC software application is the world’s first Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning and tracking program designed for the heavy-duty trucking industry. DPFTRAC has processed nearly 15,000 DPF’s in the United States and Canada while utilizing industry proven and standardized procedures necessary to effieiently and accurately clean and track a DPF filter.
Global Plasma Solutions Presenter: John Adami Global Plasma Solutions introduces NPBI technology for automotive 12/24 volt applications. This compact module continuously and safely ionizes the air inside the vehicle neutralizing molds, bacteria, VOC’s, and viruses in the air and on surfaces of the cab, sleeper or passenger compartment.
Meritor Presenter: Pedro Garcia Meritor will present its 14Xe electric powertrain designed for commercial vehicles. Featuring all electric, zero emissions technology, its flexible design allows it to perform across a wide variety of applications and vehicle types.
Vehicle Enhancement Systems, Inc. Presenter: Ryan Parks The iTire Management System digitizes tire inspection data like pressure, tread depth, and tire ID through the use of simple inspection tools and the iTIre Andriod app. The data is complied in a report and uploaded to the cloud for record keeping and reviews in the fleets back office.
Session Sponsored by:
27 BUSINESS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
8 am – 5 pm North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses (See description on page 32.)
8 – 9 am TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Training (Class of 2021) Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
9 – 10 am TMC Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Training (Class of 2022) Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
10 – 11:30 am Technical Session #2— Supporting Education to Help Resolve Your Technician Shortage Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Jack Werner, Western Technical College Speakers: Kenneth Calhoun, Altec Service Group Brad Kuykendall, Western Technical College Eric Benge, Wal-mart Transportation, LLC George Arrants, ASE Education Foundation
Session Sponsored by:
Attend this session and learn how your company can adopt best practices on supporting the career education community responsible for providing our next generation of technicians. Panelists will cover how to cultivate and foster: • effective program advisory committees, • creative business-to-education strategies to keep content and curriculum current and engaging, • internships and apprenticeships with education as a partner, and; • the importance of accreditation to technicians and upper management.
If your fleet continues to struggle with technician availability insecurities, this session is a must.
28 BUSINESS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Study Group Session—
S.7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling What Are Your Trailers Riding on & Why? Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Richard Brown, Transervice Lease Corp. Speakers: Scott Bartlein, Barry Trucking, Inc. Mark Ehrlich, Wabash National Corp.
Session Sponsored by:
Attend this session and learn from our expert panel what options make the most sense for various types of operations. We’ll explore stationary versus sliding bogies, spring versus air ride suspensions (yes, spring is making a comeback in some fleets), drum versus disc brakes, single vs. dual axle setups, and more. We’ll also cover TMC recommended practices on maintenance and repair of these systems. If your operation hasn’t reconsidered its trailer specifications recently, this is a must-attend session.
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Study Group Session—
S.17 Collision and Corrosion Control Collision Repair: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Brian Herrington, ATRO Speakers: Chris Sterwerf, Fairfield Auto & Truck Svc. Tyler Robertson , Diesel Laptops Buffy Wilkerson, WABCO/ZF
Today, fleet managers are in the very real position of not knowing what they don’t know when it comes to modern collision repair. There are static and dynamic calibrations that must be performed in various situations that may not be readily apparent, as well as other system resets that must be performed following collision repairs. Fleet managers must also hold their collision repair providers accountable and verify all proper procedures are followed to ensure today’s safety systems are able to protect drivers, the motoring public and their bottom line. Attend this session and learn from our expert panel what you need to know about the pitfalls of not properly following collision repair procedures on today’s advanced commercial vehicles. 29 BUSINESS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
12:45 – 2 pm Lunch Break
2 – 3 pm Study Group Session—
S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Is Your Parts Department Evolving Through Sensor-Based Maintenance? Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Amanda Schuier, Quality Transport Company Speakers: Shane Barnes, PAM Transport Chintan Sopariwala, Navistar Gerry Mead, The Hub Group Kirk Altrichter, Kenan Advantage Group
Traditional parts management strategies may be called into question with the advent of new telematics and sensor-based maintenance reporting technologies. If a fleet’s vehicles are able to self-report and/or self-diagnose failures before they arise, how is that impacting parts management — especially if repairs are being made more frequently outside the fleet’s own service network? Attend this session and learn from our expert panel what are the new and emerging trends in parts management for smart tractors and trailers.
Session Sponsored by:
2 – 3 pm Study Group Session—
S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty and Specialty Trucks Duty Cycles for Current and Future Aftertreatment Systems Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderator: Chris Lindquist, Altec, Inc. Speakers: Mike Tunnell, American Trucking Assocs. Wayne Cochrane, Redline Detection Andrew Benoit, Interstate Truck Center Arley Orcutt, Interstate Truck Center
Attend this session and learn from our panel of experts how preventive/predictive maintenance programs will need to evolve to address the anticipated duty-cycle impacts to the newer aftertreatment technologies. We’ll also provide an overview of how Class 3-6 vehicles will be impacted by the Phase 2 GHG 2021 and 2024 emissions and fuel economy regulations, as well as how vehicle manufacturers are changing their designs to meet the regulations.
30 BUSINESS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
3:15 – 4:45 pm Shop Talk & Fleet Operators’ Forum Wrap-up Click Here for Cisco Webex Link
Moderators: Darry Stuart, DWS Fleet Management John Sullivan, Sullivan Mgmt. Solutions
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 this session, veteran fleet managers will lead a spirited discussion on what works, or doesn’t work, in vehicle maintenance.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
8 am – Noon North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses (See description on page 32.)
9 – 10 am Board Nominating Committee (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation only)
11 am – Noon Administrative Wrap-up Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation only)
1 – 2 pm Board of Directors Meeting (Closed) Cisco Webex (By Invitation only)
WHAT’S A TECHNICAL SESSION?
TMC holds several technical sessions during its general meetings. These sessions are a full 90-minutes in length, and are selected and prepared by TMC’s Meeting Planning Committee based on topics that TMC fleet members believe merit special attention by the Council.
31 OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16
8 am – 5 pm North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses Access Credentials Sent to Students
TMC and NATMI have teamed up to strengthen and increase the visibility of the Certified Director of Maintenance certification (CDM/E). Essentials of Fleet Maintenance Management will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16 continuing on Thursday, Sept. 17. Certification Exams will take place on Friday, Sept. 18. These courses are applicable toward NATMI’s nationally recognized, university-accredited certification programs. Taking the course is the first step toward earning a credential that will help you become a more competent professional, earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony. For more information on how to become certified, call (303) 952-4013. If you have the job experience, you can pay one lump sum that covers all fees for certification, and complete the process within 60 days of taking the training and exam.
Job Experience Required: Certified Director of Maintenance/Equipment (CDM/E): five years (or four years if you have a college degree) experience in fleet maintenance management
Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment (CSM/E): two years in fleet maintenance profession. There are education and experience certification requirements as well.
For more information, or to register, visit NATMI’s website at http://www.natmi.org or call Jeff Arnold at 720-259-1354.
TMC members may register at the NATMI member rate!
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
8 am — 5 pm North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses Access Credentials Sent to Students
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
8 am — Noon North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) Maintenance Certification Courses Access Credentials Sent to Students
Testing takes place this day.
32 NATIONAL TECHNICIAN APPRECIATION WEEK
ATA’s Technology & Platinum Sponsor Maintenance Council (TMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the first National Technician Appreciation Week, scheduled for September 21-25. It will take place the week following TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting — a virtual event — as well as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
While the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has forced the cancellation of the National Technician Skills Competitions (TMCSuperTech) and National Student Technician Competition (TMCFutureTech) for 2020, TMC is excited to begin this new endeavor aimed at celebrating those without whom the trucking industry could not carry out its vital mission of hauling the nation’s freight.
TMC will host a series of webinars in our online Professional Technician Development Committee (PTDC) Technician Training Fair (1-2 pm eastern on days listed below), which are: • Aftertreatment Diagnostics & Maintenance (Sept. 21) • Electrical System Diagnostics (Sept. 22) • Vehicle Data Network Diagnostics (Sept. 23) • Collision Mitigation Systems (Sept. 24) • How to Prepare for ASE Certification Testing (Sept. 25)
Registration for these sessions is free. To register, go to https://ata.webex.com/ata/onstage/g.php?PRID=460126eb23c0 90fbe13614ad92067f04
During this week, TMC also plans to recognize outstanding technicians in a number of ways: • First, we have asked industry stakeholders to nominate their “Technician Superstar,” a person who exemplifies excellence as a commercial vehicle technician. Winners will be selected for three categories: heavy-duty, trailer, and light/medium duty. • Second, we will recognize the technician with the highest score on the ASE Preventive Maintenance Master Technician Certification Test for 2020 (cutoff: August 15, 2020). • Third, we will recognize this year’s diesel tech winner of the TechForce Foundation’s “FutureTechs Rock Awards,” honored for outstanding contributions as a role model at school and in the community.
TMC encourages companies to recognize their own outstanding technicians, as well as thanking the nation’s technicians through social media and special advertising/ sponsorship opportunities during the week of Sept. 21-25. Join us in celebrating the professionals who keep our nation rolling!
Gold Silver Sponsor Sponsor 33 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
General Chairman & Treasurer Stacy Earnhardt, Best Specialized
Vice Chairman & Chairman of Meetings Randy Obermeyer, Online Transport, Inc.
Chairman of Study Group Committee Winston Minchew, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Chairman of Membership & Publicity Committee Peter Savage, Clarke Power Services, Inc.
Chairman of Associates Advisory Group Jill Gingrich, WheelTime Network, LLC
Immediate Past Chairman Kenneth Calhoun, Altec Industries
Executive Director Robert Braswell, Technology & Maintenance Council
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
Scott Bartlein, Barry Trucking, Inc.
Jim Boyd, Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc.
Chris Disantis, Aim Nationalease
Roger Maye, Consolidated Metco
Radu Mihai, Burnco Rock Products
Kevin Tomlinson, South Shore Transportation
Randy Tumbarello, Genox Transportation, Inc.
J. David Walters, ALCOA Wheels
34 STUDY GROUP CHAIRMEN
S.1—Electrical Jody Younce, UPS
S.2—Tire & Wheel Todd Stout, Publix
S.3—Engine Bryan Stewart, Jones Logistics
S.4—Cab & Controls Mark Kennedy, Swift Transportation
S.5—Fleet Maintenance Management Amanda Schuier, Quality Transport Co.
S.6—Chassis and Brakes Systems Joey Young, Publix
S.7—Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling Richard Brown, Transervice Lease Corp.
S.11—Sustainability & Environmental Technologies Ken Marko, Frito-Lay North America
S.12—On-Board Vehicle Electronics Vince Vanszl, Penske Truck Leasing
S.14—Light and Medium-Duty & Specialty Trucks Chris Lindquist, Altec Industries
S.16—Service Provider Homer Hogg, TravelCenters of America
S.17—Collision and Corrosion Control Kenny Junkin, Peco Foods, Inc.
S.18—Automated & Electric Vehicles Kyle Mitchell, Maverick Transportation, LLC
Professional Technician Development Committee David Kegley, Ryder System, Inc.
Educator Committee Jack Werner, Western Technical College
Future Truck Committee Anthony Marshall, UPS
35 AWARDS SILVER SPARK PLUGS The Silver Spark Plug Award is given in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contributions to the cause of improving heavy-duty vehicle maintenance. Retired Silver Spark Plug recipients carry TMC membership privileges for life.
1968 Jay Lumb 1997 Kevin Tomlinson Charles Rose* W.Y. (Bill) Pate* Joe Fleming George A. Wilson* David Foster 2010 1982 Ken Johnson Vince Lindley 1969 Bob Deal* Dick Sippl Roger Maye Charles Brokowsky* Gap Sparacio Bill Wolterstorff Carl Tapp* Orville Brouer* Doug White Thomas Harmon* 1984 1998 Jim Dermody* Eileen Wessels 2011 1971 William J.K. Gibson* James Blitz Jerry Hubbell Andrew Ambli* Dean Hartley J. Pete Paquette* Dale Overton Ward Bennett* Bob Stayton* Darry Stuart Randy Patterson Jimmy Black* John Sukala, Sr.* Vincent Ursini Kevin Rohlwing Eugene Bruha* Tom Tahaney Chas Voyles J.L. Brundage* Jimmy Walker* 1999 Robert Douglas* Hershel Brown* 2012 W. Frank Eaton* 1985 Eileen Lindberg Norm Ball J. Hardy Hurst* Murrey Alderfer Kevin Otto Doug Jones Charles Nassimbene Joe Broder* Jim LeClaire Owen Negangard* Charlie Jaynes* 2000 Lee Long Bert Ogden* Paul Manwiller Sam Cross Greg Shipman Frank Plovick* Robert Rosenthal Paul Martin Gil Putnam* Gerry Schlensker Jim Salas 2013 William Royston* Ken Van Liew* Bob Tanis Kirk Altrichter Don Strout* James Winsor* Ken Calhoun John Zabel, Jr.* 2001 Ken DeGrant 1986 Al Cohn Bonne Karim 1972 J.W. (Slim) Robertson Charlie Groeller Ken Kelley Edward Asbury* Richard Muth Tony Tierney Jim Jones* 1987 Tom Smego J.C. (Pat) Paterson* Ed Jones* J. David Walters 2014 Ed Shea* Asa Sharp Jim Clark Hugh Watts* Charlie Tyrrell 2002 Lilo Hurtado Larry Strawhorn Bob Jeffries 1973 1988 Carl Smith Mark Louzon Ray Diefendorf* Peggy Fisher Al Anderson Vic Meloche Ralph Giddings* Blaine Johnson Guy Walenga Don Raitzer Thomas Gordon* Tom E. Newby, Sr. Dan Umphress Paul Hughes 1989 Ambrose Ilg* Frank Bright 2003 2015 Robert Lehman* Donald Dawson* Marc Clark Glen McDonald Tom Mannix Gerald Kreaden Tom Cuthbertson Brian Mandt Ralph Willey* Robert Smith Gary Gaussoin Rob Nissen Mike Jeffress George Arrants 1974 1990 John Martin Russ O’Dowd* Robert Flesher Brad Van Riper* 2016 Donald B. Wilson John Sullivan Curtis Cummings 2004 Duane Lippincott 1975 1991 Victor Suski* Alex Moultanovsky Rick DeBord* John Arndt Ken Claar Randy Tumbarello Norman Deckard* Tom McNorton Herman Miller Richard Winters Robert Gardner* Richard Petrut Jerry Warmkessel Lloyd Gonyou Howard Stirk Dave Rehurek 2017 Stan Keel* Robert Wessels Carl Kirk Lou Stumpp David Paul Robert M. Braswell Rich Carroll Al Sontag* 1992 Horst Vollmer Chuck Blake 2005 2018 David Hammes Jerry Anderson Todd Cotier 1976 Darrell Hicks* Roy Gambrell Jeff Harris John W. McCormack Ron Jacobsen Bob Rutherford Randy Obermeyer Bob Sargent Bill Joyce* Gail Bristow Paul Menig Ron Turley* Jerry Thrift* 1993 Braxton Vick 2019 1977 Bruce Purkey Dave Dettman Lewis C. Kibbee* C. Oren Summer 2006 Homer Hogg Jim May* Brent Hilton Joe Long 1994 Mark Kachmarsky Winston Minchew 1978 Lew Flowers Steph Sabo Larry Rambeaux James Bald* Ollie Knight Ron Szapacs Arnie Carlson Bill Stahl Jack Sukala 2020 Malcolm Pierson* Stacy Earnhardt Dave Rupert* 1995 2007 Fred Kelley Paul Abelson Dave Williams Peter Savage 1979 Duke Drinkard Mac Whittemore Paul Wion Bert Bessert* Al Lesesky Joe Stianche Carl Granfors Guy Rini John Adami * Deceased Harold Sullivan Brian Strach 1996 1980 Tara Banerjea 2009 Brian Wheeler Sid Gooch Mike Crull David Laubie Roger Duff 1981 Donald C. Wilson* Mike Goodheart Bob Deierlein* William (Bill) Wood Mari Skippers Ray Gorman* 36 AWARDS GERRI MURPHY MEMBERSHIP AWARD This award is presented to those who have demonstrated exemplary efforts toward building TMC membership.
Murrey Alderfer 2001 Paul Abelson 2009 Peggy Fisher 2018 Darrell Hicks 2003 Jim LeClaire 2011 Bo Ward 2020 James Winsor 2006 Bob Flesher 2013
TMCSUPERTECH GRAND CHAMPIONS This award recognizes the Top Winner of TMC’s National Technician Skills Competition.
Steve Talmadge 2005 Chris Barnett 2012 Tyson Sontag 2006 Mark McLean, Jr. 2013, 2014, 2017 Bryan Lewis 2007, 2008 Eric Vos 2015, 2016 Christopher Tate 2009 Phillip Pinter 2018 Jeff Schlecht 2010, 2011 Kelby Bentley 2019 RECOGNIZED ASSOCIATES Recognized Associate Awards are presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions in support of TMC projects or services to the industry. Paul Abelson Jerry Justice Brant Schneider Andy Acott Gary Kandel Hank Schneider John Adami Stan Keel Chuck Selby Ted Addison George Kent Greg Shipman Murray Alderfer Dave Kitchell Asa Sharp Charles Anderson Alex Knight Tom Sisk Al Anderson Ollie Knight Mari Skippers Jerry Anderson Brian Kucera Bob Smith Justin Anderson Wayne Lampen Carl Smith Bruce Askey Mike Langford Ed Smith Mike Baird Mike Lawshae Jim Smith Bert Bessert Jim LeClaire Richard Smith Abhishek Bharadwaj Eileen Lindberg Glen St. Clair Chuck Blake Vince Lindley Bill Stahl Jack Brace Joe Long Greg Stattine Joseph Broder Trent Longo Bob Stephens Bill Bugelski Mark Louzon Brian Strach Walt Byers Luke Lucas William Stratton Anita Byrne Nolan MacLaren Gerry Stratton Bill Byrnes Brian Mandt Dan Sturmon Wayne Camilli Marty Martinelli John M. Sukala Paul Campbell Mike McGowan Jack J. Sukala Arnie Carlson Brian “Mack” Mackenzie Tom Tahaney Richard Carroll Wayne McKitrick Robert Taylor Colin Chisholm Tom McNorton Bill Tichacek Gene Chosy Rod McNulty Tony Tierney Kenneth Claar John Martin Joe Tobias Todd Cross Roger Maye Jim Todak Robert Crump Doug Memering Claude Travis Robert Curtis Don Myers Ed Unger Tom Cuthbertson Warren Moody Vince Ursini R. Dennis Davison Rob Nissen Ken Van Liew Rick DeBord John O’Brion Harold Vaughn Ralph De Genova Mike Ohlinger Joe Vicario Ken DeGrant John Olson Ted Vick Tom DeWeerd Kevin Otto Carl Walker Dudley DeWitt Pete Paquette Jim Walker Peggy Fisher Randy Patterson J. David Walters Jill Gingrich Gary Pellegrom Gene Wantuck Steve Glass Richard Petrut Bo Ward Mike Goodheart Frank Plovick Jerry Warmkessel Carl Granfors Jimmy Porter Bob Wells Bert Grayson Tom Price Bob Wessels Paul Greenlaw Bruce Purkey Eileen Wessels Charlie Groeller Ralph Raabe Brian Wheeler Ken Hall Tom Raleigh Mac Whittemore Dean Hartley Larry Rambeaux Mark Willis John Hawker James Ritchey Donald Wilson Steve Hazard Robert Ritter Jerry Woerner Ray Henry Earl Roark William Wood Darrell Hicks Ted Raquet Steve Woodbeck Sam Hill Bob Rosenthal Gary Yurko Bob Holland Al Ross Jack Zabel, Jr. Fred Hopper Jim Rusy William Zieske John Howe Robert Rutherford Paul Zola Lilo Hurtado Del Sauer Ron Jacobsen Gerry Schlensker 37 AWARDS PEGGY FISHER STUDY GROUP LEADERSHIP AWARD This award is presented to an individual for distinguished leadership as Study Group Chairman and outstanding leadership and contributions to TMC and the transport industry.
Peggy Fisher 1986 Dave Williams 2008 Don Dawson 1990 Ron Szapacs 2010 Tom Tahaney 1990 Marc Clark 2011 Bill Joyce 1990 David Foster 2012 John Sullivan 1991 Bonne Karim 2013 C. Oren Summer 1993 Brent Hilton 2014 Jim Salas 1997 Richard Winters 2016 Robert Flesher 1998 Dave Dettman 2018 Robert Deierlein 1998 Kenneth Calhoun 2020 Lew Flowers 2000 STUDY GROUP SECRETARY AWARD This award is presented to those dedicated TMC volunteer members who have demonstrated exemplary efforts while serving as a TMC Study Group Secretary.
Trent Longo 2002 Roger Lackore 2011 Jim Madill 2002 Brian Mandt 2012 Al Anderson 2003 Mari Skippers 2013 Rich Carroll 2003 Lilo Hurtado 2014 Al Ross 2005 Anita Byrne 2015 Linda Martz 2006 Alex Knight 2016 Jim Smith 2006 Jeff Spitzner 2017 Bill Byrnes 2009 Steve Woodbeck 2018 Mac Whittemore 2009 Andrew Krum 2020 Ken Kelley 2010 UNCLE DARRELL TMC MENTOR AWARD This award is presented to those who have demonstrated exemplary efforts while serving as a TMC mentor.
Jim LeClaire 2017 Eileen Wessels 2018 Bonne Karim 2018 COMMITTEES SILVER SPARK PLUG COMMITTEE Chairman: Jeff Harris Fred Kelley Lou Stumpp Kevin Tomlinson Randy Obermeyer Ken DeGrant Kenneth Calhoun Lee Long Jeff Harris BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chairman: Kenneth Calhoun Brandon Fackey Chris Lindquist Peter Savage Kyle Mitchell Anita Byrne Anthony Marshall Brian Mackenzie
MEMBERSHIP & PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Chairman: Peter Savage Steve Woodbeck Radu Mihai Wayne McKitrick Jim Boyd 38 COMMITTEES
ASSOCIATES ADVISORY GROUP
Chairman of Associates Jill Gingrich, WheelTime Network, LLC
Vice Chairman and Chairman of Study Group Secretaries Anita Byrne, HDA Truck Pride
Vice Chairman and Chairman of Meeting Mechanics Larry Rambeaux, Purkeys
Vice Chairman and Chairman of Sergeant-at-Arms Steve Hazard, Whiting Door
Vice Chairman and Chairman of Recognized Associates Lilo Hurtado, ExxonMobil
Vice Chairman and Chairman of Mentors Brant Schneider, ALCOA Wheels
Associates Immediate Past Chairman J. David Walters, ALCOA Wheels
Associate Directors-at-Large/Officers J. David Walters, ALCOA Wheels Roger Maye, Consolidated Metco
Associates Secretary Al Anderson, Peterson Manufacturing
MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
Chairman of Meetings: Randy Obermeyer Jody Younce, Chairman S.1 Todd Stout, Chairman S.2 Bryan Stewart, Chairman S.3 Mark Kennedy, Chairman S.4 Amanda Schuier, Chairman S.5 Joey Young, Chairman S.6 Richard Brown, Chairman S.7 Ken Marko, Chairman S.11 Vince Vanszl, Chairman S.12 Chris Lindquist, Chairman S.14 Homer Hogg, Chairman, S.16 Kenny Junkin, Chairman, S.17 Kyle Mitchell, Chairman, S.18 David Kegley, Chairman, Prof. Tech. Development Cmte. Jack Werner, Chairman, Educator Committee Anthony Marshall, Chairman, Future Truck Committee
39 COMMITTEES STUDY GROUP COMMITTEE Chairman of Study Groups: Winston Minchew Jody Younce, Chairman S.1 Todd Stout, Chairman S.2 Bryan Stewart, Chairman S.3 Mark Kennedy, Chairman S.4 Amanda Schuier, Chairman S.5 Joey Young, Chairman S.6 Richard Brown, Chairman S.7 Ken Marko, Chairman S.11 Vince Vanszl, Chairman S.12 Chris Lindquist, Chairman S.14 Homer Hogg, Chairman, S.16 Kenny Junkin, Chairman, S.17 Kyle Mitchell, Chairman, S.18 David Kegley, Chairman, Prof. Tech. Development Cmte. Jack Werner, Chairman, Educator Committee Anthony Marshall, Chairman, Future Truck Committee
STUDY GROUP SECRETARIES
Chairman: Anita Byrne S.1 — Jessil Joseph S.2 —Grant DeGeorge S.3 —Stephanie Jaworski S.4 —Andrew Krum S.5 —Doug Will S.6 —Nick Rivera S.7 —Jimmy Fielding S.11 —Alison Pozsonyi S.12 —Bobby Knight S.14 —Alex Knight S.16—Tom Fisher S.17 —Chuck Jeary S.18 —Lisa Black Prof. Tech. Development Committee—Delonta Wilson Educator Committee —Craig Biehl Future Truck Committee—Andrew Brashear STUDY GROUP SECRETARIES AWARD COMMITTEE
Chairman: Randy Obermeyer Antia Byrne Rachel Akpotu SIGN COMMITTEE Chairman: David Black Tom Fisher Mark Appleman Tim Lampen 40 COMMITTEES SERGEANT-AT-ARMS COMMITTEE
Chairman: Steve Hazard
Lead Sergeants Larry Disque Paige Petroni Greg Hightower Brian Dunne Robert Pontious John Finkbeiner Todd Potter Randy Patterson Tom Fisher Alison Pozsonyi Luke Britton Robert Frick Aaron Puckett Tim Lampen Jason Galbraith Mark Pusateri Todd Potter Blake Gasca Tim Rankin Justin Anderson Dennis Gauthier David Reuter Hank Schneider Mike Goodheart Keith Rhodes Kirk Grames Jim Ritchey Paul Schlageter Kevin Green Dave Rogers Allyn Leake Lucas Groenewoud Charles Rosato Travis Dintelman Ricky Groover Steven Rosenbloom Mark Willis Steve Grove Francisco Saldana Anita Byrne Jason Hall Del Sauer Chris Harvey Paul Schlageter Mark Louzon Ray Hasting Brant Schneider Steve Woodbeck Steve Hazard Hank Schneider Delonta Wilson Jeff Heffernan Geoff Selby Andrew Brashear Brian Herrington Asa Sharp ______Rex Hidle Jim Shea Bruce Adderhold Greg Hightower Kenny Shepherd Keith Allen Michael Hoffman Greg Shipman Al Anderson Michael Hooks Mari Skippers Bruce Andreassen Tim Hume Tom Smego Phil Arnold Lilo Hurtado Larry Smith Tim Baakko Ben Huston Ed Smith Norman Ball Jim Hutchison Richard Smith Mark Barth Erik Johnson Kevin Smith Chuck Bartley Dale Johnson Greg Stattine Buddy Bazzel Joe Jones Ed Steck Bill Beckwith Jeff Kempf Wally Stegall Roger Best Greg Kidd Kevin Sternes Abhishek Bharadwaj Lester Kovacs Tim Stevens Craig Biehl Mary Kruser Phil Stewart Jason Birkl Todd Kuipers Greg Sturm David Black Bob Laabs Frank Szilezy Mark Blackford Chris Laga Dan Tegtmeyer Gustavo Blanco Tim Lampen Tony Tierney Brad Boelling Allyn Leake Craig Tobin Scott Boltz Daniel LeBlanc Chip Todd Susie Braman Jim LeClaire Brandon Uzarek Ken Brandt Doug Lee Chas Voyles Andrew Brashear Joe Long Will Waiwood Robert Braswell Mark Louzon J. David Walters Luke Britton Ben Lucas Gene Wantuck Mike Brown Steve Ludwig Bo Ward Anita Byrne Brian MacKenzie Kirt Weaver Bjorn Cannon Brian Mandt Brandon Whitfield Britt Caple Wes Marsh Kathy Widing Bruce Chamblee Marty Martinelli Doug Will Eduardo Chariarse Greg Matheson Mark Willis Stacy Cheshire Roger Maye Delonta Wilson Joe Christoffel Robert Mayes Mark Winchell Pat Clift Douglas McGill Steve Woodbeck Jim Clifton Mike McGowan Robert Wurch Susan Cline Wayne McKitrick Margaret Condon Rod McNuty Sarah Cooper Douglas Memering Dan Cottone John Misken Todd Cross Greg Mixon Ryan Cummins Phillip Mosier Sean Custis Mike Niemeyer Ben Dartez Gary O’Brien Ralph DeGenova Joe Olszta Grant DeGeorge Ross Ormsby Lee Demis Randy Patterson Travis Dintelman John Penizotto 41 COMMITTEES PAST GENERAL CHAIRMEN E. Bert Ogden 1957-59 Frank Bright 1990 Robert L. Douglas 1960 Robert Flesher 1991 W. Frank Eaton 1961 Howard Stirk 1992 Ward L. Bennett 1962 John Sullivan 1993 C.J. Nassimbene 1963 William Joyce 1994 Charles H. Rose 1964 C. Oren Summer 1995 Owen L. Negangard 1965 Lew Flowers 1996 Eugene A. Bruha 1966 Sid Gooch 1997 William T. Royston 1967 David Foster 1998 Andrew Ambil 1968 Kenneth Johnson 1999 Jimmy Black 1969 Bill Wolterstorff 2000 Donald K. Strout 1970 Jim Salas 2001 Hugh M. Watts 1971 Duke Drinkard 2002 Ralph M. Willey 1972 Tom Newby 2003 Paul T. Hughes 1973 Mike Jeffress 2004 Russ O’Dowd 1974 Dave Rehurek 2005 David L. Paul 1975 Marc Clark 2006 Robert J. Sargent 1976 Darry Stuart 2007 James H. May 1977 Brent Hilton 2008 J.C. (Pat) Patterson 1978 Steph Sabo 2009 Horst P. Vollmer 1979 Jerry Thrift 2010 Malcolm Pierson 1980 Roy Gambrell 2011 Harold Sullivan 1981 Lee Long 2012 David O. Rupert 1982 Kirk Altrichter 2013 Robert V. Deal 1983 Dan Umphress 2014 James F. Dermody 1984 Kevin Tomlinson 2015 J.W. (Slim) Robertson 1985 Doug White 2016 Charles R. Jaynes 1986 Glen McDonald 2017 Charles L. Tyrell 1987 Jeff Harris 2018 Peggy J. Fisher 1988 Kenneth Calhoun 2019 Blaine Johnson 1989 PAST ASSOCIATES’ CHAIRMEN Dave Walters 2017-2020 Bob Wessels 1996-97 John Adami 2015-2017 Joe Broder 1995-96 Al Anderson 2010-2015 Richard Petrut 1993-95 Jerry Anderson 2006-2010 Tom McNorton 1990-93 Tom Cuthbertson 2005-2006 Robert Rosenthal 1985-90 Eileen Lindberg 2004-2005 Jimmy Walker 1983-85 Bill Stahl 2000-2004 John Sukala 1981-83 Tom Tahaney 1999-2000 Bert Bessert 1979-81 Ron Jacobsen 1998-99 Rick DeBord 1977-79 Tom Tahaney 1997-98 Stan Keel 1974-76 FUTURE TRUCK COMMITTEE Chairman: Anthony Marshall Jim Moore (Vice Chairman) Al Anderson Mike Jeffress John Sullivan Wally Stegall Robert Braswell Chris Lee Kevin Tomlinson Kevin Otto Duke Drinkard Al Lesesky Randy Tumbarello Andrew Brashear Robert Flesher Paul Menig Chas Voyles Jim Boyd Lew Flowers Henry Prentice Nathan Hodge Kenneth Calhoun David Foster Lou Stumpp Steve Lovelady Stacy Earnhardt Bill Gouse Darry Stuart Kevin Tomlinson Randy Obermeyer 42 COMMITTEES MEMBER OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Chairman: Peter Savage John Adami Todd Cotier Glen McDonald Kevin Tomlinson Rachel Akpotu Peggy Fisher Peter Savage J. David Walters Al Anderson Bob Flesher Ashley Schimmel Bo Ward Abhishek Bharadwai Cori Hicks Brant Schneider Doug White Curry Blanton Lilo Hurtado Amanda Schuier Greg Brawner Jim LeClaire Ed Smith Ken Calhoun Eileen Lindberg Andrew Summers Ed Chipalowsky Joe Long Tony Tierney
RECOGNIZED ASSOCIATE AWARDS COMMITTEE Chairman: John Adami Dave Walters Abhishek Bharadwaj Steve Woodbeck Alex Knight Jill Gingrich (ex officio) Lilo Hurtado
PEGGY FISHER STUDY GROUP LEADERSHIP AWARD COMMITTEE
Chairman: David Foster Jim LeClaire Glen McDonald Randy Tumbarello
GERRI MURPHY AWARD COMMITTEE
Chairman: Randy Obermeyer Peter Savage Curry Blanton
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR EXCELLENCE AWARD COMMITTEE
Chairman: Amanda Schuier Roger Maye Chris Disantis
TMC/SAE DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Chairman: Stacy Earnhardt Randy Obermeyer Robert Braswell Todd Stout George Arrants
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Chairman: Kenneth Calhoun Vice Chairman: Dan Umphress
John Adami Doug White Erica Schuller Al Anderson Glen McDonald Kirk Altrichter Peggy Fisher Robert Braswell Lee Long 43 COMMITTEES TMC MEETING MECHANICS
Chairman: Larry Rambeaux Vice Chairman: Brandon Uzarek
Bruce Adderhold Lucas Groenewoud Robert Pontious Keith Allen Ricky Groover Todd Potter Al Anderson Steve Grove Alison Pozsonyi Bruce Andreassen Jason Hall Aaron Puckett Phil Arnold Chris Harvey Mark Pusateri Tim Baakko Ray Hasting Tim Rankin Norman Ball Steve Hazard David Reuter Mark Barth Jeff Heffernan Keith Rhodes Chuck Bartley Brian Herrington Jim Ritchey Buddy Bazzel Rex Hidle Dave Rogers Bill Beckwith Greg Hightower Charles Rosato Roger Best Michael Hoffman Steven Rosenbloom Abhishek Bharadwaj Michael Hooks Francisco Saldana Craig Biehl Tim Hume Del Sauer Jason Birkl Lilo Hurtado Paul Schlageter David Black Ben Huston Brant Schneider Mark Blackford Jim Hutchison Hank Schneider Gustavo Blanco Erik Johnson Geoff Selby Brad Boelling Dale Johnson Asa Sharp Scott Boltz Joe Jones Jim Shea Susie Braman Jeff Kempf Kenny Shepherd Ken Brandt Greg Kidd Greg Shipman Andrew Brashear Lester Kovacs Mari Skippers Robert Braswell Mary Kruser Tom Smego Luke Britton Todd Kuipers Larry Smith Mike Brown Bob Laabs Ed Smith Anita Byrne Chris Laga Richard Smith Bjorn Cannon Tim Lampen Kevin Smith Britt Caple Allyn Leake Greg Stattine Bruce Chamblee Daniel LeBlanc Ed Steck Eduardo Chariarse Jim LeClaire Wally Stegall Stacy Cheshire Doug Lee Kevin Sternes Joe Christoffel Joe Long Tim Stevens Pat Clift Mark Louzon Phil Stewart Jim Clifton Ben Lucas Greg Sturm Susan Cline Steve Ludwig Frank Szilezy Margaret Condon Brian MacKenzie Dan Tegtmeyer Sarah Cooper Brian Mandt Tony Tierney Dan Cottone Wes Marsh Craig Tobin Todd Cross Marty Martinelli Chip Todd Ryan Cummins Greg Matheson Brandon Uzarek Sean Custis Roger Maye Chas Voyles Ben Dartez Robert Mayes Will Waiwood Ralph DeGenova Douglas McGill J. David Walters Grant DeGeorge Mike McGowan Gene Wantuck Lee Demis Wayne McKitrick Bo Ward Travis Dintelman Rod McNuty Kirt Weaver Larry Disque Douglas Memering Brandon Whitfield Brian Dunne John Misken Kathy Widing John Finkbeiner Greg Mixon Doug Will Tom Fisher Phillip Mosier Mark Willis Robert Frick Mike Niemeyer Delonta Wilson Jason Galbraith Gary O’Brien Mark Winchell Blake Gasca Joe Olszta Steve Woodbeck Dennis Gauthier Ross Ormsby Robert Wurch Mike Goodheart Randy Patterson Kirk Grames John Penizotto Kevin Green Paige Petroni UNCLE DARRELL MENTOR AWARD CMTE.
Chairman: Peter Savage Randy Obermeyer Jerry Bodkins Joey Young Al Anderson
44 GENERAL INFORMATION
ANTITRUST & PATENT DISCLOSURE GUIDELINES TMC general meetings are held according to ATA Antitrust and Patent Disclosure Guidelines. To download the Guidelines, go to https://tmc.trucking.org/sites/default/files/ ATA_Antitrust_Guide_0112_0.pdf.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION REVIEW/ SPEAKER READY ROOM All TMC presentations must be previewed by a TMC Silver Spark Plug. If you have material to be previewed, please contact TMC at (703) 838-1763; [email protected]. A reserved time period when you can meet with a member of the Technical Presentation Review Committee will be arranged. The virtual (online) Speaker Ready Room can be accessed at the following URL on TMC’s public-facing website — https://tmc.trucking.org/blog/speaker-ready-room.
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE The Technical Presentation Review Committee is made up of Silver Spark Plug recipients and current board members (see pages 28, 30). The committee’s function is to assist technical session moderators and study group chairmen in reviewing both technical sessions and Study Group programs for content and elimination of promotional material.
AUDIO/VISUAL RECORDINGS Audio or visual recording of TMC business sessions is prohibited. Opinions expressed in any TMC meeting are those of the individual presenter and not necessarily the opinion of his/her company, nor the opinion of TMC unless otherwise stated.
AUDIO/VISUAL SOFTWARE/EQUIPMENT TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting, as a virtual event, primarily relies on Cisco Webex for the presentation of information. Attendance is logged automatically when a registered participant joins the virtual event. Task Forces, however, will be conducted by telephone conference call with support from TMC Connect, the council’s collaborative and social media platform, for sharing of Powerpoint presentations, files, etc., as well as discussion, chat and attendance logging. Issues with connectivity can be directed to [email protected]; (703) 838-7919.
NOISE PROHIBITION Microphones/sounds from personal devices should be turned off or placed in silent mode while attending a TMC business session. 45 GENERAL INFORMATION
TMC MENTOR PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME ATTENDEES TMC meetings are attended by the nation’s top Mentor fleet managers and product engineers. But Progra you need not feel intimidated by this fact, not m when there are TMC Mentors to help you through what can be an awkward first meeting. TMC Mentors, each of whom wears a specially designed TMC Mentor Button, are there to help introduce you to TMC members, industry movers and shakers, and other meeting attendees. If you see a TMC Mentor talking to a first-timer in the hallway, you are invited to join in the conversation. Your TMC Mentor will be happy to welcome you in on the discussion! Chairman: Brant Schneider Vice Chairman: Open John Adami Lilo Hurtado Dave Piliro Kirk Altrichter Chuck Jeary Jack Poster Al Anderson Dale Johnson Larry Rambeaux Justin Anderson Bonnie Karim Jim Ritchey Dennis Ankrum Mark Kennedy Tony Ryan Brian Bailey Tim Lampen Peter Savage Norman Ball Allyn Leake Brant Schneider Scott Bartlein Jim Leclaire Amanda Schuier Charles Bartley Bryan Lewis Marc Scibilia Abhishek Bharadwaj Eileen Lindberg Kenny Shepherd David Black Joe Long Richard Smith Jim Boyd Mark Louzon Greg Stattine Andrew Brashear Brian Mackenzie Ed Steck Justin Brevik Brian Mandt Tim Stevens Luke Britton Wesley Marsh Bryan Stewart Mike Brown Dan Martin Phil Stewart Anita Byrne Paul Martin Roman Suter Ken Calhoun Marty Martinelli Janet Tierney Paul Cigala Roger Maye Kevin Tomlinson Todd Cotier Michael McDonald Brandon Uzarek Stacy Earnhardt Michael McGowan Charles Voyles Jimmy Fielding Wayne McKitrick David Walters Lew Flowers Doug Memering Gene Wantuck Brandon Frackey Radu Mihai Bo Ward Jason Galbraith Winston Minchew Doug White Dennis Gauthier Debra Moore Kathy Widing Tom Hendricks Daniel Mustafa Doug Will Greg Hightower Joe Olazta Mark Winchell Joe Hite Randy Patterson Paul Wion Homer Hogg Benjamin Phillips
STAFF Robert Braswell...... Executive Director Jack Legler...... Technical Director Jack Poster...... VMRS Services Manager Rachel Akpotu...... Information Manager Curry Blanton...... Membership Manager Cori Hicks...... Administrative Coordinator Greg Brawner...... TMC Account Executive EVENT & MARKETING STAFF Dan Duggan Diane Gleason Kim Sarkady Nilu Vatanshoeva Larry Douglas Julia Grove Tanya Sheppard Kim Wang Carolina Flecher Raquel Irby Alyssa Stubs Steve Wiles Tim Foley Whitney Loring Janine Taylor Michelle Zaman
46 WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
Use this page to chronicle principal information you obtained from TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting:
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Contacts:
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Name:______Company:______
Name:______Company:______
Action Items:
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Recommended Practices Referenced: ______
Potential Savings: ______
Solves the Following Issues: ______
47 Future TMC Meetings
TMC’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 8-11 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla.
TMC’s 2021 Fall Meeting & National Technician Skills Competitions September 12-16 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio
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