The Technology and Maintenance Council recognized several individuals this week for the work they put in behind the scenes to keep fleets running and standards moving forward.
The honors were announced during TMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, where technicians, fleet leaders, and industry partners were recognized for their service to both the council and the trucking industry.
“TMC strives to advance the professional standards for commercial vehicle maintenance in our industry and has done so for 70 years,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “We have leaders across our organization, but the technicians and executives we honor here set and raise the bar for excellence in this industry every day.”
Recognized Associates
Several professionals were named Recognized Associates for their contributions to the council and the industry.
- Bailey Stephenson, Alcoa Wheels
- Bob Cornwell, ASE
- Kristy Coffman, Mitchell 1
- Greg Matheson, The Lubrizol Corporation
Leonard Wheatley of FleetPro, Inc., received the Distinguished Service Provider Award.
Additional award recipients
TMC also recognized individuals and organizations across several categories tied closely to real shop and fleet operations.
- Excellence in Maintenance Supervision Award: Paul Snyder, Truck Fleet Management Services
- Gerri Murphy Membership Leadership Award: Peter Savage, Clarke Power Services, Inc.
- Uncle Darrell Hicks TMC Mentor Award: Kenneth Calhoun, Altec Industries
- Corporate Engagement Achievement Award: PITT OHIO
- Peggy Fisher Study Group Leadership Award: Randy Obermeyer, Online Transport, Inc.
Leadership program graduates
The council also announced the graduation of its seventh group from the TMC of Tomorrow Leadership Development Program, which focuses on building the next generation of leaders in trucking.
- Valedictorian: Steve Smith, Hill International Trucks
- Kyle Kinslow, Bluegrass Dedicated LLC
- Erin Acker, Messer North America, Inc.
- Matthew Kelly, Greenbush Logistics
What it means for the industry
Recognition like this highlights the people who keep equipment reliable and operations running day to day.
For drivers, it shows up in equipment that is ready to go. For fleets, it comes down to consistency, fewer disruptions, and stronger maintenance practices across the board.
At the end of the day, the people recognized here are part of what keeps trucks moving.
