2009 TMC Program & schedule

The 2009 Technical and Maintenance Conferenceprogram features:

• a multi-stream program;
• expert technical presentations;
• more practical sessions
• more hands-on sessions; and
• one-on-one dialogue with suppliers.

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TMC 2009 schedule

Sunday – 15 November
9.30am	Buses to Phillip Island (airport plus other pick-up points)
12.00pm	Registration Open
	Lunch available (included in registration)
1.45pm	Celebrity Keynote – Steve Richards. Aussie V8 champion
2:45pm	Stream 1: Alternative Fuels – LNG, CNG and Biodiesel
	Stream 2: PBS Experience
4:20pm	Stream 1: Smartway (Eco Station) – saving fuel, saving emissions, saving money
	Stream 2: Global Regulations - importing and exporting vehicles and vehicle components
5:15pm	Trucking Industry Environmental Best Practice Guide
6:30pm	BBQ
Monday 16 November
7:00am	Breakfast  -  Innovations with transport safety equipment (Forestry PBS)
8.30am	Exhibition Open
8:45am	Stream 1: Air suspension maintenance
	Stream 2: Engine Maintenance
10:00am	Stream 1: Foundation Brakes Maintenance
	Stream 2: Tyre Maintenance - traps of poor maintenance including poor wheel alignment and case failure
	Stream 3: Transmission Maintenance – European, American & Japanese; automated manuals and fully automatic brands
11.00am	Morning Tea
11:40am	Safety In the Workshop - exploring the spread of safety responsibilities via a mock investigation into a fatal incident.
12:40pm	Lunch
2:40pm	Repeat of morning sessions:
	Stream 1: Air suspension maintenance
	Stream 2: Engine Maintenance
3:40pm	Afternoon Tea
4:00pm	Repeat of morning sessions:
	Stream 1: Foundation Brakes Maintenance
	Stream 2: Tyre Maintenance
	Stream 3: Transmission Maintenance
5:00pm	free time
6:30pm	Castrol Awards BBQ Cocktail Party
	Featuring presentation of Craig Roseneder Award
Tuesday 17 November
7:30am	Breakfast - Trailer Technology Developments - Panel discussion
9:15am	Truck & Trailer Technology Developments – Part 1
10:15am	Morning Tea
10:45am	Truck & Trailer Technology Developments - Part 2
12:00pm	Rewards & Adventures: Tony Rawson
1:00pm	Lunch sponsored by Cummins South Pacific
2:30pm	Buses to Melbourne

Information Disclaimer: The speakers, topics and times are correct at the time of printing.  In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the organisers reserve the right to alter or delete items from the conference program. Direct program enquiries to the Event Manager – Australian Trucking Association. (02) 6253 6900.