NEW ORLEANS—American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition was themed “Quality Spec’ing for Optimal Performance,” and the sold-out convention hall proved the value of concept.
The event featured TMC’s customary slate of educational sessions, task force meetings, technical sessions, and management sessions. This year’s exhibit featured approximately 350 vendors spanning 500,000 sq. ft.
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“For nearly 70 years, TMC has worked to raise professional and technical standards for the trucking industry,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “This annual meeting is an important part of that—not just to see what is available in the field on the exhibit hall floor—but to have the opportunity to discuss and learn about the latest advances in truck technology in our myriad task forces and educational sessions. TMC leadership is committed to providing this experience for our members in a safe and responsible way.”
Technical Sessions ranged from “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Electric Power Provider But Were Afraid to Ask,” and “Latest Findings from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SuperTruck 2 & 3 Programs” to “Spec’ for a Wreck.”
The event also features a special pavilion on next generation tractor-trailer electrical/data connector designs, a ride-and-drive demonstration by Grote, and a static demonstration display by ConMet.
