2025-SuperTech Champion – Matthew Sloan, FedEx Freight
Mitchell 1 proudly congratulates Matthew Sloan, a FedEx Freight technician from Jacksonville, Florida, who was crowned the TMCSuperTech 2025 Grand Champion at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) National Technician Skills Competitions.
The event, held September 14-18 at the Raleigh Convention Center, featured more than than120 technicians who showcased the exceptional skill that commercial vehicle technicians demonstrate every day.
Service Information Station Winners
As a long-time supporter of TMCSuperTech competitions, Mitchell 1 tested participants’ maintenance skills at its Service Information Station using TruckSeries repair information for Class 4-8 vehicles. This station has been an integral part of the competition since its inception in 2015.
This year’s top winners at the Service Information Station included:
- Professional Track: Michael Griffith of Saia, Inc, who demonstrated remarkable speed, accuracy, and mastery of TruckSeries diagnostics.
- Student Track / FutureTech: John Swink of Forsyth Technical Community College, showcasing impressive emerging talent and technical knowledge.
“The dedication and skill of this year’s competitors were truly inspiring,” said Kristy Coffman, director of Mitchell 1’s Commercial Vehicle Group. “From emerging student talent to seasoned professionals, every participant demonstrated exceptional technical skill and a commitment to excellence – highlighting the vital role technicians play in keeping the trucking industry moving.”
Highlights from TMCSuperTech 2025
The theme of this year’s event, “Ensuring Trucking’s Future Success,” featured a full slate of educational sessions, task force meetings, technical workshops, management discussions, and multi-track professional and student competitions.
The two-day competition tested the skills of powertrain and trailer technicians with:
- Day 1: Qualifying rounds
- Day 2: Finals for top performers
- FutureTech Track: Post-secondary student technician competition
Taking first place in the FutureTech Skills Competition, was Tully McKinley of Forsyth Technical Community College, who demonstrated exceptional skill and potential as an up-and-coming technician.
Celebrating a Legacy of Support
From the earliest competitions, when technicians were just becoming familiar with online repair platforms, Mitchell 1 has been there to lead the way. The company initially tested participants using TT.net, launched 20 years ago as its first online truck repair platform.
Today, the TruckSeries web-based software continues to evolve, supporting state-level competitions, company-sponsored events, and TMC FutureTech competitions.
“Mitchell 1 is proud to support these events, helping recognize and nurture the talent that powers the commercial vehicle industry,” said Coffman. “With each competition, the future of trucking grows brighter – thanks to the dedication, skill, and professionalism of the next generation of technicians.”
About TruckSeries
Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries software suite provides everything a technician needs in one convenient place:
- Labor estimates and diagnostic trouble codes
- All-Makes repair information for Class 4-8 trucks
- Interactive wiring diagrams and ADAS references
- Diagnostic tools, all accessible through a single login
It is the only software suite of its kind for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, helping technicians work efficiently, confidently and safely.
