TMC, NATMI Join Forces to Strengthen Maintenance Certification Programs

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American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council

Oct 03, 2014, 02:07 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and the North American Transportation Management Institute have teamed up to strengthen and increase the visibility of the Certified Director of Maintenance certification (CDM/E) and Certified Supervisor of Maintenance certification (CSM/E).

As part of its five-year strategic plan, TMC sought a certification program that would educate, test and recognize maintenance directors, managers and supervisors. TMC selected the CDM/E and CSM/E programs based on their strong reputation as the premiere certifications in fleet maintenance management, as well as their well-established, back-end operation and university accreditation.

Beginning in October, TMC's Education Subcommittee and NATMI's Oversight Committee will collaborate on examining, updating and enriching all aspects of the program, including certification requirements, scope, class schedules and locations, and educational content.

"Having the trucking industry's most knowledgeable and experienced maintenance and technology professionals engaged in the continuous review and expansion of this well-established program will help ensure the courses and requirements remain current and relevant, and the credentials remain the most respected measure of maintenance management expertise," said Jeffrey Arnold, NATMI's executive director.

CDM/E and CSM/E candidates are full-time administrators who have ably demonstrated their expertise and leadership in establishing programs, policies, setting standards, and mastering new technologies and systems. There are education and experience certification requirements as well.

"Today's fleet maintenance managers oversee more than vehicle maintenance, they are responsible for managing the lifecycle of multiple types of vehicles and parts, maximizing fuel efficiency and user productivity, supervising the training and usage of sophisticated instrumentation and data systems, staying up-to-date on regulations and compliance, budgeting, and so much more," added Carl Kirk, ATA's vice president of maintenance, information technology & logistics. "These programs will ensure a consistent quality of training and recognition."

The enhanced program is anticipated to be rolled out in February 2015.

Additional information on the CDM/E and CSM/E programs may be obtained from Jeff Arnold at 720-259-1354 and Carl Kirk, at 703-838-1766.

TMC is America's premier technical society for truck equipment technology and maintenance professionals. TMC features a diverse membership of equipment managers, service-dealers, owner-operators, industry suppliers and manufacturers, educators, academia and others that support the trucking industry. TMC member fleets represent the broad range of industry vocations, including truckload, less-than-truckload, municipal, private, on/off-highway, construction and other operations. Find out more about TMC online at http://tmc.trucking.org.

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It!

NATMI exists to improve the performance and productivity of the professionals directly responsible for effective fleet and driver performance. Through its training and professional certification programs, NATMI helps transportation professionals develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to: reduce vehicle accidents and employee injuries; control costs associated with vehicle maintenance; recruit and retain qualified drivers; avoid fines through proper regulatory compliance, and present a favorable public image.

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