Chairman: John Adami, NW Heady Duty, (425) 633-4309This Task Force keeps abreast of the latest issues and information affecting the tractor and the driver. At present it is dealing with driver interface issues.All minutes posted herein are to be considered DRAFT ONLY.
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Chairman: Eric Benge, Walmart Transportation, (479) 277-9855The purpose of this Task Force is to develop position papers and information reports that will challenge industry to implement changes in practices and performance as it relates to chassis and brake systems.
Chairmen: Jim He, Walmart Email: jim.he@walmart.com, and Chas Wurster, Platform Science/PrePass, EmaIl: chas.wurster@platformscience.com.This task force will explore the use of data science in the trucking industry to improve fleet operations, maintenance, specifications, prognostics, and analysis with the objective of identifying potential actionable process.
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Chairman: Al Lesesky, Vehicle Enhancement Systems, (440) 241-3598This Task Force keeps abreast of the latest in heavy-duty electrical systems and explores new and emerging electrical/electronic system technologies. The Task Force then makes these new technologies known to TMC members and provides information on benefits and possible problems and solutions. All minutes posted herein are to be considered DRAFT ONLY.
Chairman: Wally Stegall, The Morey Corp., (630) 842-0489This Task Force will explore how the information from health ready componentry can be shared and integrated into systems for prognostic maintenance as well as for demonstrating regulatory compliance for advanced technology vehicles.
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Chairman: Dan Shy, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., (330) 283-3817This Task Force will attempt to discover causes and solutions to problems that limit tire durability and reliability in order to reduce tire operating costs. All causes of tire failures—including operation hazards, maintenance problems, manufacturing defects and retread and repair errors—will be addressed.All minutes posted herein are to be considered DRAFT ONLY.
Chairman: Chris Lee, Great Dane, (912) 644-2250 The Future Trailer Task Force keeps TMC members abreast of the latest in trailer technology, including aerodynamics, and addresses feasibility of new trailer technologies.All minutes posted herein are to be considered DRAFT ONLY.
Chairman: George Arrants, ASE Education Foundation (281) 850-1676The Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice regarding dynamic diagnostics and communications systems utilizing lab scopes, and to provide an understanding of the wide range of testing and information retrieval of live data. Its purpose is to reduce “guesswork” on information and electrical circuits of 21st century vehicles.
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Chairman: John Cathey, East Penn Logistics, (580) 919-0137. This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice providing guidelines for advanced battery Technologies.
Chairman: David Troupe, Volvo Trucks, (336) 393-4164This Task Force will develop guidelines for a common electrical chassis to body interface for construction vehicles.
Chairman: Jody Younce, UPS, (864) 425-5079This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice on microgrids and battery storage pertaining to commercial electric vehicle fleet operation.
Chairman: Dan Forthoffer, Phillips Industries, (313) 949-9178This Task Force will work to create backward-compatible, future-looking definition of tractor to trailer interface connections for improved safety, autonomous operation, enhanced diagnostics, and increased durability. It will consider both wired and wireless connectivity.
Chairman: Jay Davenport, Peterson Manufacturing Co., (816) 765-2000. This Task Force will develop a Recommended Practice regarding identification of conditions in rear facing LED lights requiring removal from service
Chairman: Bruce McKie, Techtran, (416) 346-4540This Task Force will update both RPs related to maintenance and specifications for the standard tractor/trailer connection.
Chairman: Curtis Cummings, Borg Warner, (317) 607-1147This Task Force will update RP 169 covering road service diagnostic process.
Chairmen: Larry Rambeaux, Purkeys Inc., (479) 531-7769; Matt Srnec, Thermo King, (952) 426-0104This Task Force will update RP 185 covering shore power guidelines for cargo box refrigeration systems.
Chairman: Albert Mihic, Delco Remy, (765) 778-6541The RP Updates Task Force determines which S.1 (Electrical and Instruments) Study Group Recommended Practices are current and which ones are in need of update for inclusion in future editions of TMC’s Recommended Practices Manual.
Chairman: Michael Masquelier, Utah State University, (801) 935-8650This Task Force will develop guidelines regarding inductive charging applications for Commercial Electric Vehicles.
Chairman: Taki Darakos, PITT OHIO, (412) 944-4961This Task Force will develop recommended practices or information reports for Charge Cycle Optimization and Energy Management for Battery Electric Vehicles.
Chairman: Patrick Seeberg, Dana Inc., (248) 312-9266This Task Force will develop a recommended practice considerations for the implementation of terminal tractors equipped with electric powertrains.
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