towed-equipment technical committee (tetc)
mission
the towed-equipment technical committee provides a forum to discuss current and emerging issues related to towed-equipment and trailers on public roadways.
group focus
- the primary focus is on the requirements and use of towed-equipment and trailers traveling on public roadways with attention to regional, national, and international standards, regulations, and laws.
- the group will be a resource of information to the various sector committees, current or future.
- the group will monitor industry issues, provide a sounding board for concerns, foster industry consensus as necessary, and influence standards’ development activities.
- the group will create alliances with other industry representative groups and associations that share common goals.
- create best practice guidelines and other industry-relevant reference documents.
- additionally, the group will advise and coordinate with aem and member company institutional/governmental affairs groups with technical advice for policy discussions and to make recommendations for educational opportunities, such as public awareness activities. these lobbying efforts aim to bring more states/territories to common requirements with respect to licensing, permitting, and other towed-equipment and trailer regulations.
current projects
to be determined.
meeting frequency
the tetc meets in person twice each year, with online meetings held if needed at other times. as a cross-sector committee, meeting dates may coincide with various other aem committee meetings or industry events.
history
established in 2020
group leadership
co-chair
greg young
astec industries, inc.
co-chair
rusty bentzinger
vermeer corporation