Held at the Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom BC in Music City Center, TMC’s Annual Reception & Social Event will immerse guests in a vibrant basketball-themed celebration. Experience a high-energy atmosphere featuring:

TMC’s Industry Awards Luncheon features the presentation of various Council and industry awards including the Recognized Associates Award, Study Group Secretary Award, Excellence in Maintenance Supervision Award, and others. A plated luncheon begins at 12:45 pm with award presentations commencing at approximately 2:15 pm. The TMC Leaders of Tomorrow graduating class — Class of 2025 — will also be recognized.

This year’s Shop Talk will be dedicated to a special topic — the next generation tractor-trailer connector/ interface. For the past several meetings, Council Task Forces have been evaluating various proposals for the next generation tractor-trailer electrical connector, which will be critical for the development of future combination vehicle designs. Now the time has come for decisions to be made by industry and there remains a lack of consensus for a future single standard going forward.

Exhibit Hall Drawing Sponsors: 

• Bremskerl CV, LLC
• Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions

TMC’s best-attended event is always its Town Meeting and Fleet Operators’ Forum. TMC’s Town Meeting provides an opportunity for the Council to present members and attendees with information about what’s happening within TMC. Reports are provided regarding Council membership, meetings, and exhibits, as well as TMC Recommended Practices, information reports, technical policy advisories and products. Additionally, a federal regulatory report is provided by a senior representative of ATA’s regulatory and policy affairs department.