Tech Talk with TMC

It’s time for another edition of Tech Talk with TMC on Road Gang Radio. Your go-to segment for real-world answers to the industry’s toughest technical questions. Host Jimmy Mac is joined by co-host Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), for a deep dive into air system maintenance: what’s true, what’s myth, and what every technician and fleet profession...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), for a special edition of Tech Talk with TMC. They dive into the critical role of Recommended Practices (RPs) in trucking maintenance and technology—from improving efficiency and safety to saving fleets and drivers serious time and money. Robert explai...

This week on Tech Talk with TMC, host Jimmy Mac and co-host Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council, welcome special guest Alan Schaeffer for a forward-looking discussion on the future of diesel. As alternative fuels and emissions regulations evolve, what role will diesel engines play in the years ahead? Alan brings deep insight into the policies, technologi...

On this week’s Tech Talk with TMC, host Jimmy Mac and co-host Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council, dive into the essential topic of vehicle alignment with renowned expert Mike Beckett, President and Founder of M.D. Alignment Services, Inc. With over 50 years in the trucking industry, Mike shares insights from his journey—starting with mobile alignments in...

On this week’s Tech Talk with TMC, Jimmy Mac and Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council, are joined by Todd Cotier—TMC General Chairman and CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient. The trio dives into essential summer prep tips for your vehicle, from heat-related maintenance to safety checks, while also taking your calls. It’s a timely and insightful episode...