T M C S u p e r Te c h 2 0 16 S P EC I A L R E P O R T Th e Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is once again looking for the industry’s best technicians. Th ink you know someone that’s up to the challenge? If they have what it takes to place their diagnostic and problem solving skills up against trucking’s best of the best, then they should be a part of TMCSuperTech2016. If you know an up-and-coming student technician that really shines, encourage them to compete in TMCFutureTech2016 – the National Student Technician Competition. Built for professionals, TMCSuperTech2016 marks the 12th anniversary of the National Technician Skills Competition – an event designed to determine the industry’s top technicians through a variety of troubleshooting tests and skills challenges. Organized by TMC’s Professional Technician Development Committee (PTDC), the national TMCSuperTech competition recognizes truck technicians and promotes the career opportunities for this important industry role. Th e competition showcases the skill and knowledge of trucking industry technicians and increases the visibility of available career opportunities. “Given the pace of technological change, being a heavy truck technician is truly one of the most challenging and skilled jobs in our economy,” says Carl Kirk, executive director, TMC. “Th e knowledge base that these folks have to master is truly amazing. It’s entirely appropriate that TMC honors the best of the best of our industry.” Comprised of a broad collection of experienced fl eets, equipment suppliers and service providers, TMC (www.trucking.org/Technology_ Council.aspx) is the only industry association that is focused solely on truck technology and maintenance. Using their real world experience, members work together to create the industry’s best practices in truck technology and maintenance to help improve trucking equipment and transportation effi ciencies throughout North America. TMC is a technical council of American Trucking Associations (www.trucking.org) – the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Eric Vos of FedEx Freight was named TMCSuperTech2015 National Technicians Skills Competition Grand Champion. FedEx Freight technicians Brian Blevins and Josh Nordick placed second and third, respectively. EXPANDED QUALIFYING ROUND Th is year’s TMCSuperTech features an expanded qualifying round which includes, not only a written test, but also a series of hands-on skills challenges just like those featured in the fi nal TMCSuperTech Hands-On Skills Challenge. Th is year, the contestant orientation and written qualifying test will start on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6 PM. Qualifying rounds will be held Monday, Sept. 19 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Th e Hands-On Skills Challenge Final Rounds will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Here is how to get involved inTMCSuperTech2016: Step 1 - Register Any technician employed in the trucking industry may register for TMC competitions bring out the best in professional and student technicians By Robert Braswell, Technical Director, Technology & Maintenance Council It’s easy to get technicians registered The Hands-On Skills Challenge portion of the National Technician Skills Competition is a series of 25-minute-long stations that cover key diagnostic skills areas. Each station has its own set of challenges. Photo courtesy of Marsh Galloway, TMC TMCFutureTech2016 TMC is hosting its second annual National Student Technician Competition – TMCFutureTech. Velociti, a global provider of technology deployment services, is the competition’s offi cial sponsor for 2016. TMCFutureTech2016 consists of a set of skills stations for technician students to be held during TMCSuper- Tech2016 on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Winners will be announced at Wednesday’s TMC Industry Awards Luncheon, which is open to both contestants and meeting attendees. Student registration is limited to 80 individuals for TMCFutureTech2016. The student competition registration fee is $200. The registration cutoff is Aug. 15. “TMC’s Professional Technician Development Committee organizes skills competitions to further our efforts to promote careers for professional commercial vehicle technicians in all segments of the trucking industry,” says Carl Kirk, executive director, TMC. “For 2016, TMC is able to continue the National Student Technician Competition thanks to Velociti’s willingness to return as the offi cial sponsor of this valuable industry service.” Daniel Hanna, a student at Forsyth Technical Community College, was the winner of last year’s TMCFutureTech. Jonathan Kelly of Southside Virginia Community College, fi nished second, and Karl Kerutis of WyoTech Blairsville, placed third. COMPETITION FRAMEWORK 38 FLEET MAINTENANCE ❚ JULY 2016 ❚ VehicleServicePros.com
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