Introduction

 
ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council is gathering information on current trends involving experienced vs. expected service life for specific commercial vehicle components. Accordingly, we invite you as fleet managers/executives to take this brief survey to help us in this effort.

Your participation will help TMC gain valuable insights into the current state of durability and reliability in the trucking industry for the following 14 components:

  • NOX Sensor - VMRS 043-001-165
  • DEF Quality Sensor – VMRS 043-007-171
  • DEF Pump – VMRS 043-007-197
  • Automated Manual Transmission Clutch – VMRS 026-015-109
  • Clutch Actuator – VMRS 026-015-047
  • Shift Lever (Stalk) – VMRS 026-011-054
  • Starter – VMRS 032-002-001
  • Disc Brake Pads – VMRS 013-001-029
  • Disc Rotor – VMRS 013-001-026
  • VGT Actuator – VMRS 043-004-174
  • Particulate Matter Sensor — VMRS 043-006-120
  • Soot Sensor – VMRS 043-007-172
  • Coolant Reservoir – VMRS 042-008-004
  • Dash Blower Motor – VMRS 001-001-082

Results will be released in a public report to be posted on TMC's public-facing website https://tmc.trucking.org.

Please respond by May 30, 2025. We appreciate your cooperation in completing this survey!


Sincerely,

ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council
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