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
Texas TransEastern jgusman@ttedelivers.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.