ChairmanMike Martin Distribution Solutions, Inc. |
Vice ChairmanJames Berry McKee Foods Transportation LLC |
SecretaryHeath Wilson Maverick Transportation, LLC |
Immediate Past Chairman - Matt Panning, Tyson Foods, Inc.
The Maintenance & Technology Council (MTC) is an exclusive membership benefit of the Arkansas Trucking Association. The MTC serves the interests of its individual members, especially in the areas of maintenance and technology management.
The purpose of the Council is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and the discussion of current issues. This is brought to you through the following:
- Speakers on product comparisons and/or new technologies
- Interchanging ideas and information
- Discussion of implementation strategies
- Recommended vehicle specifications
- Preventive maintenance guidelines
- Vehicle maintenance reporting standards for maintenance cost reporting
- Technician training
- Fuel economy guidelines
- Meetings, seminars and events throughout the year
- Coordination of and opportunity to compete in the annual Arkansas Technician Championship
TECHNICIAN CURRICULUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Only employees of Arkansas Trucking Association member companies are eligible for MTC membership. If you are a motor carrier, manufacturer, or industry service provider, you will find that the Maintenance & Technology Council is a valuable organization you will want to join.
Corporate membership in the Arkansas Trucking Association is required for companies joining the Maintenance & Technology Council.
Annual Dues: $100
For more information, please contact Sarah Sheets at sarahsheets@arkansastrucking.com.
Arkansas Technician Championship
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Calendar, Minutes, Presentations
2017 Calendar:
Mentoring: A Modern Approach (slideshow) - November 14
Legislative Task Force and Industry Needs (Documents 1, 2, 3, 4) - October 17
Technician Online Interactive Training and Curriculum Software - August 22
Bendix Fusion Driver Safety System Technology Product Demonstration - July 20
Arkansas Trucking Championship Preview - June 22
Technician Curriculum Panel - May 3
Spring Legislative Recap - April 13
Emerging Technologies - February 23
Food Safety Modernization Act - January 26
2016 Calendar:
Legislative & Regulatory Update from ATA President - November 17
Retreading - New Technology - October 20
Fifth Wheel Training with JOST and SAF-Holland - August 25
Addressing the Technician Shortage Crisis - June 15
OEM Panel with Daimler, Peterbilt, Cummins, and International Truck & Engine - May 18
Roadside Inspection - April 19
Aftertreatment Systems & Challenges (credit to Technology Maintenance Council and S-3 Study Group) - February 18
Improve Your Shop's Efficiency, Safety & Productivity from Summit Truck Group, Truck Centers of Arkansas, and MHC Kenworth - January 28
2015 Calendar:
Telematics Panel (with Navistar Inc, Peterbilt of Fort Smith, Truck Centers of Arkansas and Roanwood MDM ) - October 29
Battery Voltage Panel - August 20
OSHA Consultation, Inspection Preparedness, and Update on the Regulatory/Enforcement Environment - July 9
Joint MTC & SMC Meeting and Level 1 Inspection Demonstration - May 21
Technician Training- January 29
Review of Dash Lights, May 21 Aftertreatment Systems - March 19
Sustainability Benchmarking- April 29
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