Fleet Maintenance Council

A Well-Maintained Vehicle is a Safe Vehicle

The Fleet Maintenance Council (FMC) was established for the exchange of ideas and information about new developments in maintenance and related subjects. The council strives to improve the skills of professional maintenance personnel and has established a close relationship with regulatory agencies. The FMC consists of fleet maintenance supervisors, representatives of manufacturers of transportation equipment and components as well as various law enforcement officials. The council meets once per year at the annual fall seminar and cosponsors a number of activities throughout the year.

FMC Executive Committee

John Gusman, Chairman
Mission Petroleum Carriers jgusman@mipe.com

Justin Munoz, Allied Chairman
Love’s Travel Stops justin.munoz@loves.com

Brandon Flaming, Allied Vice Chairman
Southwest International Trucks Brandon.Flaming@swit-tx.com

FMC Seminar

Fall 2024 Joint Seminar with SMC

The TXTA Fleet Maintenance Council (FMC) and Safety Management Council (SMC) recently held their first ever joint Fall Conference in San Marcos, September 25-27. General sessions were held along with specific break-out sessions with Safety and Maintenance related topics.
With over 200 attendees, folks received key information regarding:

A Legislative Session/PAC Report from TXTA President/CEO, John D. Esparaza and TXTA Chairman Mark Roesler.
Spill Response: Complying with TCEQ Rules and Regulations
Latest in Technological Advances in Tires
Driver/Recruiting Regulations
Legal Ramifications of Utilizing Technology to Manage Fleets
Latest in EPA Regulations and Re-Gen Issues
Maintenance and Safety Departments Working Together
Updates from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Border Patrol discussing CDL renewals, records and notifications, the Clearing House, Mexican CDLs, the Texas Hold’Em Initiative and border issues and activities.

Just prior to the beginning of the conference, two candidates successfully completed the interview and were granted their Director Level Certification in the TXTA National Motor Transportation Safety Certification program.

The candidates were:
Gordon Shiffer, Energy Transfer Crude Trucking
Geo Cuellar, Clark Freight Line

During the Technician of the Year Luncheon, Corey Tegeler with Old Dominion Freight Lines, was presented his Technician of the Year ring
During the Awards Dinner numerous individuals were recognized for their contributions to the trucking industry, their companies, TXTA, the Safety Management Council and the Fleet Maintenance Council. SMC Chairman Steve Blake, Statewide Materials Transport Leasing, LTD, was also recognized for his 2023-24, leadership term as the outgoing SMC Chairman.

The award recipients were:
FMC Leadership Award: Justin Munoz, Love’s Travel Stops
Distinguished Award For Excellence in Maintenance: Joe Stevens, Southern Star Transport
Driver of the Year: Eddie Camacho, HEB
Distinguished Safety Award: Alan Riddick, TNT Crane & Rigging
C.H. Cheshire Safety Award: Captain Bart Teeter with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety
SMC Excellence in Service Award: David Saunders, Precision Motion Health

The 2024-25 FMC Officers are:
Chairman: John Gusman, Mission Petroleum Carriers
Allied Chairman: Justin Munoz, Love’s Travel Stops
Allied Vice-Chairman: Brandon Flaming, Southwest International Trucks

The 2024-25 SMC Officers are:
Chairman: Van Trimble, Brookshire Grocery Co.
1st Vice Chairman: Steve Wilhelms, NextRisk, LLC
2nd Vice Chairman: Kenny Ray, Cline Wood, A Marsh McLennan Agency
3rd Vice Chairman: Chris Iennaco, Chick-Fil-A Supply, LLC
Sec./Treasurer: Henry Vargas, Excargo Services, Inc.

Thank you to all our exhbitors and sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:
PrePass Safety Alliance

Title Sponsors:
Great West Casualty Company

Break Sponsor:
Transafe, Inc

Conference Sponsors:
Coastal Plains Trucking
Davis Crane Companies
EnVue Telematics
SH 130 Concession Company
Southwest International Trucks
USAL

2023 Wrap Up

The TXTA Fleet Maintenance Council (FMC) held their FMC Fall Seminar November 7-9, 2024 in Waco. Attendees received key information regarding the impact of environmental requirements on truck engines, the importance of proper wheel end maintenance, the role of telematics as well as a legislative and public safety regulation update.

A Technician of the Year luncheon was held to recognize Michael Kerfoot with Cox Automotive as the 2023 Technician of the Year.

During the Awards Dinner, Brad Boelling with Cummins-Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, was recognized for his contributions to the trucking industry, TXTA and the Fleet Maintenance Council with the 2023 FMC Leadership Award.

The seminar concluded with the FMC Executive Committee Officers being recognized. FMC Chairman Bryant Hendricks with Cardinal Logistics was presented an award for his 2022-23 leadership term. Also recognized were the incoming FMC Officers for 2023-24 as seen below.

National Motor Transportation Certification Program

The National Motor Transportation Certification Program for Practicing Professionals in the Transportation Industry is established under TXTA, TXTA’s Safety Management Council, TXTA’s Fleet Maintenance Council and the University of North Texas. The purpose of the Certification Program is to implement a comprehensive plan of accreditation and certification for individuals in the fields of motor carrier safety or maintenance; to identify those individuals that have met the criteria for accreditation; and to promote the intellectual development of those individuals, organizations, and institutions involved in motor carrier safety or maintenance.

For more information, contact Lance Shillingburg lance@texastrucking.com