TMC's 2012 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition

Tampa, FL

United States

http://tmc.truckline.com

“Creating Value Through Maintenance & Equipment Efficiencies” is the theme of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2012 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, to be held Feb. 20-23 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fla.

Full technical sessions will include Understanding the New Federal Medium/Heavy-Duty Fuel Efficiency Standard and EPA 2007/2010 Engine Report Card.

Mini-technical sessions will include:

  • Reducing Corrosion Through Proper Electrical Repair Procedures;
  • Gaining Maximum Fuel Economy Through Best Tire Maintenance Practices;
  • Power Management Strategies for In-Cab Sleep Apnea (CPAP) Devices;
  • Operational and Maintenance Issues with Vehicle Stability Systems;
  • The Role of Trailing Equipment in Improving Overall Fuel Economy;
  • How New Updates to SAE J1939 Are Changing Vehicle Diagnostics and Diagnostic Equipment;
  • Spec’ing an LMV Chassis to Address Idle Shutdown While Still Operating Work-Performing Electrical Loads;
  • Repair Order Authorization and Approval—Part 2; and
  • OSHA Compliance Requirements for Maintenance Operations.

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