Four Major Manufacturers to Present at HD Repair Forum
Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.

Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event.
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Four commercial vehicle manufacturers, Volvo Group North America, Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar, are scheduled to present at the annual HD Repair Forum event, taking place April 2-3 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Each of the four presentations will offer insight on new vehicle technologies and how they impact botht he collision repair and transportation markets.
Beyond new vehicle technology, the OEMs will also discuss solutions to parts identification, availability, and pricing - all of which are areas of concern for repairers today.
The HD Repair Forum is a heavy-duty collision repair industry event dedicated to business needs, education and interests of the market. The event provides industry leaders a place to gather, communicate, collaborate and network with peers, stakeholders and key influencers.
The HD Repair Forum aims to foster growth and progress in the heavy-duty collision repair industry through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and feedback from all industry stakeholders. Repair facility owners and managers, insurance representatives and appraisal companies, OEMs of commercial vehicles, and those who manufacture parts, equipment, or services for those vehicles will gather April 2- 3 in Fort Worth, Texas at the Hilton Fort Worth.
For more information on the event, click here.
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