The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network and the Heavy Duty Distribution Association announced a collaborative agreement designed to strengthen the independent heavy-duty distributor aftermarket.
The announcement was made during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas.



Both groups will remain separate and distinct entities, but they will share a number of benefits and programs by virtue of HDDA's segment affiliation with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, including market research, public relations, communications, education, governance, publications and legislative and regulatory affairs.


"AAIA is extremely pleased to work more closely with CVSN, which will help expand our association's footprint in the overall motor vehicle aftermarket," says Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO. "We have seen the recent benefits of collaborating on legislative issues so this greater 'coming together' will be a real win-win."