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TMC Special Section
OVERVIEW & FRAMEWORK
provides are technically sound and not motivated
by commercial bias. This means you can trust
what TMC says when using our information to
improve your operation.
TMC succeeds because of its volunteer membership.
Without volunteers, the Council simply could
not function. This means your input is not only
wanted, but it is also essential. You have numerous
opportunities to contribute as well as benefit
from TMC's rich tradition of technical excellence.
This includes opportunities to chair committees,
access study groups, task forces, and other industry
groups that support the Council's mission.
TMC delivers a host of tangible member benefits
that include publications, periodicals, technical
resources, access to technical meetings and
events, and other services designed to make you
better at your job in commercial vehicle specification
and maintenance. That means there are
lots of tools in the TMC toolbox that members can
leverage to get things done the right way.
TMC's professional staff serves as a conduit to
» TMC has more than 2,300 members representing nearly every sector of the industry.
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How TMC
works for you
With experienced professionals
from a broad cross-section of fleets,
equipment suppliers, educators, and
service providers, TMC delivers realworld
experience and technical expertise to its members.
By Technology & Maintenance Council Staff
ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council
(TMC) has a proud history many decades long in
helping fleet professionals improve equipment,
maintenance practices, and maintenance management.
So, how does TMC work for you?
With experienced professionals from a broad
cross-section of fleets, equipment suppliers, educators,
and service providers, no other industry trade
association matches the real-world experience and
technical expertise of TMC's membership. As a
TMC member, that experience and expertise is
at your fingertips.
By providing leadership support and opportunities
to collaborate, TMC helps members develop
the industry's best practices that address the critical
technology and maintenance issues that have
the greatest impact on truck fleets. That means
reliable answers to the challenges you face every
day in this industry.
For more than 60 years, TMC's member-driven
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Practices have been setting the standards that
help trucking companies specify and maintain
their fleets more effectively. TMC's industry best
practices also provide guidance to manufacturers
in the design of their equipment. That means
the Council's institutional knowledge on how to
best specify and maintain equipment is at your
disposal 24/7.
TMC has grown into an organization of more
than 2,300 members with representatives from
virtually every sector of the industry, including
fleets, owner/operators, manufacturers, suppliers,
service providers, educators, press, association
representatives, and technicians. That means we
have the largest, most diverse group of maintenance
and equipment experts available to help
you answer whatever technical challenges your
company might face.
TMC's technical information is developed by
consensus and is non-commercial. TMC members
work hard to ensure that the solutions the Council
all of the services and opportunities that await you
as Council members. That means you can consider
TMC staff as an extension of your own team,
helping you find solutions and make connections.
TMC members enjoy substantial discounts
on meetings, products, and other services. That
means you save even more as a TMC member
when you come to meetings, buy products, or
utilize TMC services.
Now that we've discussed a few of the many
ways TMC works for you, let's examine some
specifics that pertain to your benefits.
Tips to make the most of
attending a TMC meeting
TMC has two General Meetings each year:
* An Annual Meeting & Transportation
Technology Exhibition in February or March
* A Fall Meeting and National Technician Skills
Competitions in September or October
These are the largest events TMC holds, at which
full Council business takes place over four or five
days, including meetings of task forces, study
groups, committees, exhibitions, competitions,
and more. Usually, these are in-person events;
however, under certain circumstances, they may
be completely virtual or hybrid (in-person and
virtual) events.
TMC also has a Summer Conference, typically
held in June. This is a smaller event, typically only
one or two days in length, which can be in-person,
virtual, or hybrid. There are also webinars
and other online events that may be held during
the course of the year for educational or Council
business purposes.
Getting to a TMC General Meeting in person is a
big commitment of your time and your company's
money. To make the most of this, take advantage of
these hints provided by long-time TMC attendees:
* Participate: Every TMC leader will tell you he or
she gets more out of TMC by being
an active participant. Pick at least
one Study Group and volunteer
your services to the Study Group
Chairman. That's how every TMC leader gets started.
If you have five or less years of experience in
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