TMC attendees to the annual meeting in Nashville enjoyed new trucks, technology, maintenance practices, education, and fun. Heavy Duty Trucking's editorial team captures some of the highlights in these photos.
Technology & Maintenance Council 2026 Annual Meeting [Photos]
The Tesla Semi electric truck was one of a number of vehicles on display outside the Music City Center. Cummins and Stoneridge offered ride-alongs, while others were static displays and demonstrations.
An American Trucking Associations representative speaks at TMC's Town Hall meeting right before the opening night expo.
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Deborah Lockridge
Volvo Trucks North America said its all-new VNL is delivering fuel economy improvements of 10% or more in real-world operation.
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Jack Roberts
During the Fleet Talk session at TMC, moderator Darry Stuart, a longtime fleet maintenance professional, asked what the younger generation of fleet maintenance managers wants from the organization — which might be very different from what the "old dogs" and "doctors of iron" like himself wanted.
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Deborah Lockridge
Cummins gave the latest updates on its 2027 X15 engine and integrated powertrain.
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Jack Roberts
The Marmon Group showed off the Marmon Wasp, which won the first Indy 500 race in 1911, loaded on a prototype Fontaine all-aluminum flatbed trailer.
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Jack Roberts
Mack showed off its all-new Pioneer, its next-generation highway truck.
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Jack Roberts
After a day of task force meetings, educational sessions, and expo hall visits, TMC attendees enjoyed the Nashville nightlife.
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Jack Roberts
Peterbilt's flagship Model 579 on-highway truck, with TA's booth in the background featuring the travel center chain's sponsored racecar.
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Deborah Lockridge
Samsara has partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) to bring AI-powered safety and telematics technology to their logistics operations, sponsoring the No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet driven by Jesse Love.
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Deborah Lockridge
In addition to the International LT at its booth, the company displayed the 2027 S13 Integrated Powertrain with an immersive 3D model and augmented reality experience,
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Jack Roberts
OrangeEV displayed its OrangeEV e-Triever electric terminal tractor and highlighted its new Orange Juicer charging solution. There were a number of other terminal tractors represented at the show, as well, including Autocar, Capacity, and Kalmar Ottawa.
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Jack Roberts
Kenworth was on hand, with Paccar Parts on the floor between the Kenworth and Peterbilt displays.
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Jack Roberts
Right near the Music City Center in downtown Nashville is the Bridgestone Arena, which was hosting the 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Jack Roberts