Every year, professional commercial vehicle techs head up north to compete in the Technology & Maintenance Council’s National Technician Skills Competition (TMCSuperTech). The event is North America’s premier competition for professional commercial vehicle technicians. Michael Castro, Kevin DaCosta and Nate Hinman, 3 of our technicians, traveled to Pittsburgh to represent Publix at this year’s event.
About the championship
Having won at the state, regional or corporate level, national championship competitors demonstrate their skills, knowledge and professionalism during a written exam. They also test their abilities in various hands-on challenges at several stations focused on electronics, diagnostics, vehicle parts and safety components.
Publix’s 2026 winners
This year, Fleet Maintenance Technician Michael placed 47th out of 82 competitors. Before his win in Pittsburgh, Michael placed 3rd overall at the 2026 Publix SuperTech.
Fleet Maintenance Technician Kevin placed 14th out of 82 competitors. This was Kevin’s 3rd time competing at nationals. Before his win in Pittsburgh, he placed 1st overall at the 2026 Publix SuperTech. Kevin also placed 1st overall in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Fleet Maintenance Technician Nate placed 36th out of 82 competitors. This was Nate’s 3rd time competing at nationals. Before his win in Pittsburgh, Nate placed 2nd overall at the 2026 Publix SuperTech.
Congratulations, Michael, Kevin and Nate for representing Publix on the national stage and taking home super big wins!
