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OTA TECHNOLOGY & MAINTENANCE COUNCIL
Information You Can Use
By Mike Vallery, TMC President
OTA Technology & Maintenance Council is the
premiere source imparting current and advanced
knowledge on truck maintenance and the technology
involved in keeping fleets moving forward. Recent
industry events have showcased the number of
changes in store for truck equipment and technology.
TMC offers timely workshops and valuable resources
for technicians, fleet managers, service-dealers,
industry suppliers, OEM’s and others that support
Oregon’s trucking industry.
Get involved in
TMC activities!
Attend a monthly meeting or event.
Join us at the Technology & Education Fair.
Tell us your ideas about how TMC can provide
outreach to the trucking industry and beyond.
Your involvement is the key to
connecting with colleagues to share
insight and knowledge.
Truck technicians are constantly required to learn the
ins and outs of new equipment, as well as implementing
best practices for ongoing maintenance. TMC
workshops are designed to offer practical, usable
instruction from knowledgeable speakers.
Aside from workshops, a valuable benefit of TMC
is connecting with colleagues to share insight and
knowledge. At its heart, TMC is a networking
partnership that brings together fleets, suppliers,
industry organizations, government regulators,
enforcement personnel and OEM’s with the goal
of providing all trucking operations improved
maintenance and management techniques that can
help lower operating costs and improve operating
efficiency.
Service personnel can keep up to date on training and
technology with the monthly workshops around the
state. Be sure to check out upcoming TMC workshops
and meetings online at
Also, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2016
TMC Technology & Education Fair and SuperTech
competition schedule for June! ◉
WIDE LOAD
Annual Over-Dimensional (Size & Weight) Permits for Oregon
Including State, Counties and City of Portland
Extended Weight | Over Size Over Weight | Long Logs Poles & Pilings
Non-Divisible Length | Unladen Heavy Haul | Over Width | Over Height
CONTACT: OTA Permit Director/ODOT Agent
• 503-513-0005 • 888-293-0005
Fax 503-513-9541