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The newest edition of ATA's TMC Recommended Practices Manual is now available for 2010-2011. Fleets and equipment manufacturers depend on it when it comes to the purchase, design, maintenance and performance of equipment. Each industry best practice was developed and evaluated by experts with ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).

Recommended practices in Maintenance and Engineering include:

• Tires and wheels

• Engines

• Electrical and instruments

• Fleet maintenance management

• Chassis & brake systems

• Cab & controls

• Trailers, bodies & material handling

• Cost control methods

• Energy conservation

• On-board vehicle electronics

• and more