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sion control: controlling corrosion aft er trailer
and frame modifi cations are performed, and the
value of fl eet-applied rust inhibitor treatments. Th e
fi rst subject will include an in-depth discussion
on inspection, surface preparation, galvanizing,
impact and abrasion resistance aft er trailer and
chassis modifi cations are performed. Panelists will
off er recommendations on how to minimize the
corrosion through power welding, repair and coating
applications and techniques. Th e second topic
will address fl eet application of corrosion resistant
rust inhibitors aft er a vehicle is placed in service.
Panelists will cover what fl eets can do to prolong
the life of electrical components, properly apply
rust inhibitors, ways to displace moisture and more.
A Special Shop Talk: TMC’s
failure analysis road show
Patterned aft er the PBS TV series, TMC’s Failure
Analysis Roadshow features expert trouble spotters
from all types of vehicle and parts manufacturers.
Th e team will to examine and diagnose
common failures during this session. Attendees
will learn, during this “hands-on” opportunity,
to save valuable time and money through proper
electrical repair procedures.
Proper repair procedures for
electrical wiring and connectors
Lighting violations are among the most frequently
cited CSA equipment issues, so electrical systems
need to up to the challenge of today’s corrosive
and abrasive operating environment. Attendees
to this “hands-on” session will learn how to save
valuable time and money through proper electrical
repair procedures.
TMC’s tire & wheel fleet
feud showdown
TMC’s S.2 Tire and Wheel Study Group will host an
educational game show, TMC Tire & Wheel Fleet
Feud Showdown. During this session, two teams
of three fl eet attendees will compete against each
other for prizes, demonstrating their knowledge of
modern tire and wheel maintenance, and spec’ing
recommended practices. Incorporated into each
round will be commentary and information from
tire and wheel experts.
The future of auxiliary power units
Traditionally, auxiliary power units (APUs) have
been all-electric sleeper AC systems with extra
deep cycle batteries, or have been powered by
small, effi cient diesel engines that emit fewer
emissions than main power units can for the
purpose of providing non-driving related electrical
and driver comfort needs. However, new
designs on the horizon will likely change how
fl eets view APUs in the coming years. Hydrogen
fuel cells and diesel-electric hybrids are replacing
conventional diesel off erings, and new integrated
powertrain designs may replace APU itself.
Attendees of this session will learn what tomorrow
holds for APUs, and how fl eets will be keeping
drivers comfortable during off -duty hours.
Implementing effective trailer
preventative maintenance
Timely, quality preventative maintenance inspections
(PMI) help fl eet operators to detect, correct
and prevent the development of costly breakdowns.
Th is session focuses on TMC’s recently
updated suite of PMI manuals based on the latest
edition of TMC’s Recommended Maintenance
Practices Manual. All attendees will receive
a complimentary copy of the new Trailer PMI
Manuals to take home.
Best practices for shop
workload and prioritization
Th e S.16 Service Provider Study Group was
launched to develop recommended practices
for business processes, such as shop workload
and prioritization. Session attendees will learn
about TMC’s latest eff orts to create a logical and
systematic approach to scheduling shop workload
that takes into consideration available labor, skill
levels, complexity of work and the urgency of
customers’ needs.
Your new electric truck is
delivered – now what?
Global truck manufacturers are accelerating their
eff orts to produce more vehicles utilizing electric
drivetrains. Th is session’s panelists will present
some of the challenges that face electric vehicle
owners. Speakers will address implementation
issues, along with technician and driver training.
Fleet panelists will share their expectations
of suppliers of zero or ultra-low emission vehicles.
Th is is a must-attend session for operations considering
a move to an all-electric powertrain.
The electronic logging device
(ELD) mandate: Frequently
asked questions and answers
Fleets must soon comply with the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration mandate that
requires the use of electronic logging devices
(ELDs) for hours of service compliance. As the
deadline approaches, many managers still have
many questions about this devises, and that’s what
this session will address.
The changing landscape of refrigerants
for light and medium duty trucks
Changes are coming to the refrigerants that
provide in-cab climate control in light and
medium duty truck applications. It is not certain
what the replacement to R-134a will be when
those changes take eff ect. Th is session will cover
where manufacturers stand in the conversion to
new refrigerants as it applies to light and medium
duty commercial trucks.
For complete details on the 2017 Fall Meeting, call
703-838-1763 or visit www.tmc.trucking.org.
» TMC’s 2017 Fall Meeting centers on taking
advantage of emerging technologies to find
answers to the economic, environmental and
regulatory challenges that face the trucking
and vehicle maintenance industries. The event
will include a number of educational sessions
designed expressly to help fleet maintenance
professionals stay attuned to industry trends.
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