āLeveraging Technology for Quality Maintenanceā is the theme of American Trucking Associationsā Technology & Maintenance Councilās 2013 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, set for March 11-14, 2013 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville.
According to TMC, the convention has been filled with a wide variety of quality programs that tie into the new theme.
The technology exhibition is expected to include more than 300 exhibitors featuring the latest technology to help fleets improve safety and efficiency. The trade show also will include the latest models of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, specialty and alternative-fueled vehicles, components, safety and information technology and services, TMC says.
A technical session entitled āLNG/CNG ā Will it Work for Your Operation?ā also will be featured for fleets that are investigating natural gas, as will the future truck session Future Truck ā Looking Far Over the Horizon: Fleet Managersā Assessment of Future Equipment Needs ā 2025 and Beyond.ā
More than 100 task forces will meet on Monday during the meetingās first full-day; while C. Randall Mullett, vice president of government relations and public affairs for Con-way, is the featured speaker for the TMC Kickoff Breakfast on Tuesday.
TMC says Wednesday will feature its annual banquet and reception with the installation of the 2013-2014 general chairman and entertainment by country music star Josh Turner.
TMC says mini-technical sessions during the week will include:
