By Truck Parts & Service Staff
Following is a roundup of news and announcements from the 2009 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition held Feb. 9-12 in Orlando, Fla. The exhibit portion of the event featured more than 270 product and service providers.
More than 100 TMC Task Forces met to work on Recommended Practices for equipment maintenance and engineering. TMC Recommended Practices have been adopted as industry standards by commercial vehicle makers, component manufacturers, aftermarket parts and diagnostic equipment providers and end users.
Five Receive Silver Spark Plug Award
TMC’s highest honor, the Silver Spark Plug Award, was awarded to five industry professionals for “outstanding contributions to the improvement of equipment, maintenance, industry-related technology and management practices.”
The 2009 award recipients are (pictured from left to right):
