Class 8 Truck User Forum

The Class 8 Truck User Forum was formed to advance the development of heavy-duty truck technology.  Class 8 Truck safety, reliability, fuel efficiency, and ergonomics are common concerns for both commercial industry and the U.S. military.  The U.S. military and industry can best benefit by coordinating efforts to advance technologies and resources in these areas.

This Forum includes governmental entities, regulatory agencies, and civilian organizations that actively engage in trucking and related industries. The intent is to involve all parties who have an interest in resolving problems unique to commercial and vocational trucks and trailers, as well as their support and equipment.  Major partners include the U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC), the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association (ATA) and Electricore, Inc.

The Class 8 Truck User Forum communicates through a combination of web-based operations, teleconferencing, and open meetings.  The first forum open meeting will be held at the TMC/AMA fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, September 15-20.  Future meetings will be scheduled to coincide with major trucking industry events such as TMC conferences, the Mid-American Trucking Show and the SAE Commercial Vehicles Conference.

This Class 8 Truck User Forum leverages the significant investments made by the government, major truck manufacturers and technology companies to advance the development of heavy-duty truck technology. All who participate will benefit from the development of safer, more reliable, and more fuel-efficient vehicle technology.

For more information about the Class 8 Truck User Forum contact Deborah Jelen, jelen@electricore.org or fill out the form under contact us.

About the Participants
The U.S. Army National Automotive Center (NAC) serves as the Army focal point for the development of dual-use automotive technologies and their application to military ground vehicles. It focuses on facilitating joint efforts between industry, government and academia in basic research, collaboration, technology, industrial base development and professional development.

The Technology Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association (TMC) has become the premier body addressing the operations and technology needs of the trucking industry. TMC continues to provide outstanding technical information for those responsible for specking and maintaining commercial vehicles and equipment. TMC also addresses the needs of information technology and logistics professionals in the trucking industry.

Electricore Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has a history of successful collaboration among industry and universities for design, demonstration, and deployment of advanced technologies and related activities in private public partnerships with the Departments of Defense, Energy, Transportation and others.