TMC Awards Scholarships to Future Truck Technicians, Engineers – Fleet Equipment Magazine
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) awarded scholarships to 12 students nationwide pursuing careers as commercial vehicle technicians or engineers.
“Finding innovative solutions to our industry’s ongoing technician shortage is a priority for TMC, and the Council is pleased to be able to partner with WyoTech, Western Technical College, Lincoln Tech, University of Northwest Ohio, and SAE International to bring these scholarship opportunities to fruition,” said TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell. “These initiatives provide greater choice for deserving scholarship-seeking students looking to prepare for a career as a commercial vehicle technician.”
TMC’s Technician & Educator Committee manages the scholarships in collaboration with partner schools, industry vendors, and allied organizations. These programs aim to build the next generation of skilled professionals entering the trucking industry.
TMC/Lincoln Tech/NADC Diesel Truck Technician Scholarship
TMC/University of Northwest Ohio Scholar
TMC/WyoTech Diesel Truck Technician Scholarship
TEC/Western Tech Scholarship
- Recipients:
- Brian Cano and Julian Amparan (El Paso, TX)
- Award:
- Covers 50% of tuition for degrees in diesel mechanics and diesel technology at Western Tech.
TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship
Scholarship details and eligibility requirements are available on the TMC website. Completed applications for 2026 must be received by April 15, 2026, with winners notified by May 15, 2026.
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