2021 TMC News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Touts Safety, Intelligence Systems

CLEVELAND ZF Group displayed a suite of safety and intelligence systems for trucks and trailers as it moves toward its goal of becoming the leading commercial vehicle supplier.

September 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMCs Research Agenda Includes Fuel Economy, Braking Systems

CLEVELAND American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for upcoming research projects to evaluate the effects of total combination vehicle alignment on fuel economy and develop criteria to conduct performance demonstrations of at least two prototype electro-mechanical braking systems.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Updates VMRS Licenses, Moves to Annual Subscription

CLEVELAND The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations on Sept. 12 announced a series of updates to its vehicle maintenance coding system, which it offers to service professionals in the trucking industry.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

CyMetrics Helps Trucking Companies Close the Gap for Cyber-Risk

CLEVELAND Trucking company leaders interested in identifying cyber-risks may turn to CyMetrics as a resource for prioritized recommendations that are written in English rather than in heavy technical jargon, says their chief technology officer.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterson Announces Corrosion-Resistant Harness System

CLEVELAND Peterson Manufacturing on Sept. 12 unveiled PetersonPATRIOT, a corrosion-resistant modular harness system.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

FlowBelow Leverages Aerodynamic Innovation for Sustainability

CLEVELAND FlowBelow highlighted recent developments from testing to new products Sept. 12 as part of its mission to make a more sustainable planet.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards

CLEVELAND Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting Californias environmental standards.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Unveils Automatic VMRS Encoding Solution

CLEVELAND Decisiv announced on Sept. 12 an automated encoding system for fleets using Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Phillips Connect Launches Two SmartLock Products

CLEVELAND Phillips Connect announced it released two SmartLock products designed to safeguard trailer loads SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door.

September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Upgrades Manager SE Truck Edition Shop Management Software

CLEVELAND Mitchell 1 announced that the latest release of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software includes new fleet management and communication features.

September 12, 2021