Recognizing a contribution to the industry.
The Silver Spark Plug award recognizes professional excellence and contributions to commercial vehicle maintenance. TMC presented the 2026 awards at the opening of its Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
The 2026 recipients.
TMC named the following honorees:
- Scott Bartlein — Truck Fleet Management
- Taki Darakos — PITT OHIO
- Mark Zachos — DG Technologies
- Jack Legler — TMC/ATA
Sharing practical knowledge.
The recognition highlights the value of technical expertise and the people who help advance maintenance practices across the industry. Visit TMC’s announcement for the full account of each recipient’s work.
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