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Trucking's technology trade show
Attend this session and learn from
our panel of experts what will be the
impact of new(er) challenges related
to aftertreatment and emissions,
automated manual transmissions,
and Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems (ADAS). We will also cover
the impact of other important
areas such as tire size, engine
downspeeding, engine horsepower/
torque, and vehicle tare weight.
With used-truck values trending
higher and higher, fleets must
understand vehicle specifications'
suitability for the secondary market
while also taking into consideration
what options used-truck buyers
will expect in the coming years.
Battery Forensics and
Failure Analysis
S.1 Electrical Study Group
Tuesday, September
14 - 3:15-4:45 PM
The ever-changing requirements of
the trucking industry have driven
vast improvements in battery
technology. Battery manufacturers
have not only had to improve the
durability of batteries in general,
but they have also been faced
with the challenge of designing
batteries for specialty applications.
But while batteries have gotten better,
too many batteries are retired
prematurely. In fact, some studies
show as many as 50 percent of
batteries returned for warranty are
determined as " no trouble found. "
In the many of the remaining cases,
battery life was compromised
due to other maintenance-related
issues or misapplications.
Do you know why your batteries
fail? Attend this session as we do
a deep-dive study into battery
forensics. Our expert panel will
discuss battery failure analysis
and show attendees what to look
for when conducting post-mortems
on this important starting
and charging component based
on TMC recommended practice
and other industry guidelines.
The Connected Tire
S.2 Tire & Wheel Study Group
Wednesday, September
15 - 4:15-5:45 PM
Telematics are revolutionizing
truck technology and tires are no
exception. Tires now have the capability
to capture important data
elements about their performance
and health status, and telematics
transmit that data to drivers and
fleet back offices in an instant. Is
your operation making best use
of this valuable information or
can it even access it in real time?
During this session, our S.2 Tire
& Wheel Study Group will host a
discussion in a special talk show
format-moderated by industry
veteran Peggy Fisher-discussing
the use and benefits of the latest
tire-related technologies including
tire pressure monitoring systems
(TPMS), automatic tire inflation
systems (ATIS), telematics, digital
tire management solutions, and the
cloud. These advanced technologies
provide fleet managers with
visibility of their tires; enable them
to improve their tire programs,
CSA scores and customer service;
and reduce tire-related labor,
breakdown and fuel costs. Experts
will include fleet executives as well
as technology/system suppliers.
Electronically Controlled Braking
Systems for Automated &
Electric Commercial Vehicles
S.6 Chassis & Brake
Systems Study Group
Wednesday, September
15 - 4:15-5:45 PM
New requirements for reduced
stopping distance (RSD) and stability
are prompting manufacturers
to consider emerging technologies
in order to reduce response time
in heavy-duty commercial braking
systems, thereby improving overall
vehicle safety and efficiency. TMC's
Future Truck Committee-through
its Future Chassis and Brake Task
Force-has been exploring developing
technologies in braking that
utilize other methods of brake
actuation beyond current hydraulic
and pneumatic brake systems, one
such example being an electromechanical
braking system (EMB).
Current hydraulic and pneumatic
braking systems require many moving
parts that must be activated
by air moving through tanks, long
hoses and valves before the actual
pad or disc is brought into contact
with the rotor/drum surface. This
process can exceed 0.5 seconds,
which translates to 44 feet of travel
at a speed of 60 miles per hour.
EMB would reduce the number of
moving parts needed and decrease
actual brake application time.
Automated driving and platooning
technologies for heavy-duty trucks
will be enhanced by electronically
controlled braking applications.
Attend this session and learn
how these braking applications
will benefit commercial vehicle
operations and what " braking 2.0 "
will look like in the near future.
TMC's signature Transportation Technology Exhibition will
be held in person during TMC's 2021 Fall Meeting, scheduled
for September 12-16 at the Huntington Convention Center of
Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.
From brakes to bearings, from scanners to software, ATA's Technology
& Maintenance Council's study groups and task forces cover it all. This
is the technology marketplace for the trucking industry, and you are
invited to participate.
TMC's exhibit schedule for 2021 opens Monday evening with the traditional
grand opening and continues Tuesday and Wednesday with
protected, extended format time blocks, giving you the time you need
to explore what the Transportation Technology Exhibition has to offer.
TMC is dedicated to developing industry recommended maintenance
and engineering practices in all areas of commercial vehicle equipment.
Attendees include presidents and CEOs, senior maintenance and
equipment executives, directors of maintenance, fleet managers, and
other key decision makers responsible for millions of pieces of equipment
in every possible vehicle vocation.
TMC has grown to become the premier technical exhibition for new
trucking-related products and services. This is a must-attend show at
which smart suppliers access the industry's leading equipment purchasers.
TMC looks forward to you joining us at trucking's complete
technology trade show this September in Cleveland, Ohio.
Other features of interest
TMC Kickoff Breakfast
Tuesday, September 14 - 6:45-8:15 AM
Featuring: Shawn Ellis, Personal and Professional Development Expert
» Shawn Ellis
Photo courtesy of TMC
Recognized as a " world leader in personal and professional
development, " Shawn Ellis is in demand as a speaker,
workshop leader, and resilience coach to help busy professionals
thrive in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and
change. Ellis will present his insights on finding certainty
in the midst of uncertainty, drawing on lessons from the
fields of mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology,
combined with intervention coaching methodologies.
TMC's Town Meeting & Fleet Operators' Forum
Monday, September 13 - 5:15-6:45 PM
TMC's Town Meeting provides an opportunity for the Council to present
members and attendees with information about what is happening
within TMC. Reports are provided regarding Council membership, meetings,
and exhibits, as well as TMC recommended practices, information
reports, technical policy advisories and products. Additionally, a federal
regulatory report is provided by a senior representative of ATA's regulatory
and policy affairs department.
TMC's Fleet Operators' Forum immediately follows the Town Meeting.
Here, fleet attendees bring up equipment problems that they have
been unable to resolve successfully with their product manufacturer
or supplier. If you have an issue you would like raised, contact TMC at
703-838-1763 or use the following link to report your issue: https://www.
surveymonkey.com/r/TMC21A_FOF
Fleet Talk / Shop Talk
Monday, September 13 - 4-5 PM
Fleet Talk and Shop Talk rank consistently as the most popular features
at TMC general meetings. TMC's Fleet Talk is a dialogue based on TMC's
Shop Talk format but open only to fleet attendees. Topics from this
session will be raised at Shop Talk later in the week for open discussion.
Shop Talk, open to all registered attendees, offers a chance to learn and
share the tricks of the trade. At both sessions, two veteran fleet managers
will discuss what works or does not work in vehicle maintenance.
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