“Being named Grand Champion at TMC’s National Technician Skills Competitions is a tremendous honor,” said Robert Braswell, TMC executive director. “Matthew demonstrated the kinds of skills, technical knowledge, and professionalism we have come to expect from our members. Congratulations to him and to all our competitors who displayed extraordinary talent during this competition.”

Other Top Performers

• Kelby Bentley of FedEx Freight, winner of the 2019 TMCSuperTech Grand Champion title, took second this year.
• Carl Diehl with Hogan Truck Leasing placed third.
• In the team competition, FedEx Freight won with John Blanchet and Philip Barlow representing the team.
• Tully McKinley won the student competition (TMCFutureTech) from Forsyth Technical Community College. Madison Boone from the same school placed second, and Bennett Fischer of WyoTech came in third.

Click here to see the complete list of station winners and click here for the final competition rankings.

Source: The Trucker

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Spotlight on Technician Excellence and Industry Trends

“TMC’s Fall Meeting and technician competitions are an important chance to highlight the professionalism and dedication of our industry’s technicians and explore the latest trends in keeping America’s trucks moving,” shared Chris Spear, ATA president and CEO. “Focusing on proper maintenance and repair skills is critical to safety and operational efficiency. Since TMC excels in this area, the Council’s fall meeting promises to be a tremendously valuable event.”

Event Theme and Highlights

This year’s event theme, Ensuring Trucking’s Future Success, focuses on safety, innovation, and operational efficiency. Attendees can expect a mix of educational sessions, task force meetings, and technical and management sessions, alongside the highly anticipated multi-track professional and student technician competitions.

TMCSuperTech and TMCFutureTech Competitions

The week’s activities kick off with TMCSuperTech 2025, where more than 120 technicians will compete across three categories in a two-day competition for powertrain and trailer technicians. Day 1 will feature the qualifying rounds, with the finalists advancing to Day 2. Additionally, TMCFutureTech will host competitions for post-secondary student technicians, providing a platform to test and honor emerging talent in the industry.

“For nearly seven decades, TMC has worked to raise professional and technical standards for the trucking industry,” said Robert Braswell, TMC executive director. “This fall meeting is an important part of that—not just to test the nation’s best technicians—but to provide an opportunity to discuss and learn about the latest advances in truck technology through task forces and educational sessions.”

The competitions serve as a showcase for the unmatched skill and knowledge that trucking industry technicians demonstrate daily, making it the only industry-wide competition dedicated to celebrating technician professionalism, according to an ATA press release.

A Look to the Future of Trucking

“We’re excited to be focusing on maintenance and technician excellence, which is so critical to ensuring trucking’s future success,” said Radu Mihai, TMC general chairman and treasurer, and corporate fleet manager at BURNCO Rock Products. “It is an essential topic as we address today’s pressing technical challenges and work together to advance truck technology.”

Join Us

Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate excellence in trucking. To learn more about TMC’s 2025 Fall Meeting or to register, click here.

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