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Increase your brand exposure by taking advantage of one or more of the sponsorship or advertising opportunities provided at TMC's Fall Meeting. To discuss how we can help with your marketing goals, please contact Dan Duggan, Director of Sponsorships and Exhibits at dduggan@trucking.org or 703-838-1756.
For the first time ever, TMC’s Fall Meeting is going virtual! ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has made the decision to move the Council’s 2020 Fall Meeting to a virtual event format, which will take place online, September 14-17. This year’s theme, “Reliable Answers for Uncertain Times” centers around societal changes accelerated by technology and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis — transforming the ways fleets specify and operate equipment in both intentional and unintended ways.
Unfortunately, the National Technician Skills Competitions (TMCSuperTech) and National Student Technician Competition (TMCFutureTech) will have to be cancelled for 2020.
TMC/ATA did not make this decision lightly, but based on member input regarding the current COVID-19 crisis — and especially given the “ramp-up” that is anticipated as the nation’s economy begins returning to normal operations in the coming months — TMC believes this action is necessary.
While the technician competitions are cancelled for 2020, please note that TMC and ATA do plan to launch the first National Technician Appreciation Week, September 21-25, the week following TMC’s 2020 Fall Meeting. More information on this will be made available in the coming weeks.
“Coming to the Fall Meeting and TMC meetings in general, really keeps you on the cutting edge of what’s new in the industry. You can catch up on new recommended practices put out by TMC and it’s really helpful to myself and all my other colleagues.”
Craig Biehl, Area Sales Manager, Dorman Products
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
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“TMC allows like-minded individuals who have the industries’ best interest at heart to freely discuss standards and best practices without the hindrance of corporate politics or solicitation. My favorite part of every TMC meeting is the dialogue. It’s amazing that so many competitors, partners, fleets, and associates can come together while looking past any potential conflicts or differences for the betterment of the future of our industry. People putting aside corporate agendas to impact common goals and best practices are truly commendable.”
Bobby Knight, Director of Strategic Partnerships, IoT,
The Morey Corporation
WHAT ATTENDEES SAY
“Sitting through one meeting quickly made me realize how this is a tightly knit industry, much like a family. Having a chance to participate in developing Recommended Practices (RPs) is very exciting especially since I utilize the RPs myself. TMC is also about connecting with like-minded people and developing relationships that will hopefully last a lifetime. I’m open to helping in other areas and looking for where I can be most useful.”
Gary Miller, Volvo’s Fleet Service Manager
2020 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
**Bolded sessions are open to all.** Click the Meeting Program below to see speakers.
9 - 10 am
TMC Officers Meeting (Closed)10 - 11 am
Secretaries' Meeting (Closed)10 - 11 am
Mentor Committee11 am - 12 noon
Future Truck Committee Meeting (Closed)11 am - 12 noon
Member Outreach Committee Meeting12 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)
9 - 9:30 am
Welcome and Virtual Meeting Orientation10 am - 6 pm
Task Force Meetings
(Download Task Force Schedule)6 - 6:30 pm
Study Group Business Sessions
- 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
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Loftus, Chief of the Technology Division, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Study Group Sessions-- S.3 Engine
- S. 16 Service Provider
- S.3 Engine
8 - 9 am
TMC of Tomorrow Leadership Training Class (Class of 2021)9 - 10 am
TMC of Tomorrow Leadership Training Class (Class of 2022)10 - 11:30 am
Technical Session #2- Supporting Education to Help Resolve Your Technician Shortage11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Study Group Sessions-S. 7 Trailers, Bodies & Material Handling
S.17 Collision and Corrosion Control
12:45 - 2 pm
Lunch Break2 - 3 pm
Study Group Sessions-S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management
S.14 Light- & Medium-Duty and Specialty Trucks
3:15 - 4:45 pm
TMC’s Shop Talk and Fleet Operators' Forum Wrap-up
Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
9 - 10 am
Board Nominating Committee Meeting (Closed)11 am - 12 Noon
Administrative Wrap-up Meeting (Closed)1 - 2 pm
Board of Directors Meeting (Closed)
ATA/TMC Member
Non-Member
$150
Meeting Registration
$250
Meeting Registration
- 3 - 4 pm
Study Group Sessions-- S.1 Electrical
- S.11 Sustainability & Environmental Technologies
- S.1 Electrical
- 4:15 - 5:15 pm
New Technology Presentations
Please take a look at our detailed list of frequently asked questions. If you have any further inquiries, please contact tmc@trucking.org or call (703) 838-1763. We look forward to connecting with you virtually during this important event!
Learn more about Sponsorship
Opportunities here:
Complete the Sponsorship Contract.
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) will be holding the first-ever National Technician Appreciation Week (NTAW) the week of September 21-25, 2020. Given the unavoidable cancellation of TMCSuperTech 2020 / TMCFutureTech 2020 competitions due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, TMC’s Professional Technician Development Committee (PTDC) launched this new program to continue recognizing our industry’s commercial vehicle technicians’ dedication and professionalism. With your help, TMC can continue to showcase our commercial vehicle technicians and attract new technicians to our industry.
NTAW Sponsorship
Opportunities here:
Complete the Sponsorship Contract.
SPONSORS
Contact Dan Duggan for more information at dduggan@trucking or 703-838-1756.
Please see the official Meeting Program for additional speaker information.
What You Need to Know to Access TMC's Fall Meeting
How is the Group Preparing for the Virtual Meeting?
Inaugural National Technician Appreciation Week (Sept. 21-25) Recap
Check out the quick 2-minute videos below which will help you understand how to access sessions and other helpful info for the TMC Fall Meeting.
Please click the image below to watch a video of ATA President & CEO, Chris Spear as he provides an update on the strides ATA and TMC have been making throughout the year and beyond.