ATA says fleets and equipment manufacturers across the nation depend on the TMC Recommended Practices Manual when it comes to the purchase, design, maintenance and performance of equipment. These comprehensive manuals are available individually, in two hardcover volumes, or on a two-volume CD-ROM.
The 2012-2013 manual includes the latest recommended practices for:
- Tires and wheels
- Engines
- Electrical and instruments
- Fleet maintenance management
- Chassis & brake systems
- Cab & controls
- Trailers, bodies & material handling
- Cost control methods
- Energy conservation
- On-board vehicle electronics
