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Steve Beck and Aaron Lowe Showcased at HD Repair Forum 2020

Posted by Jennie Lepore

Steve Beck will have a significant presence at this years’ HD Repair Forum. Beck’s motivational and entertaining keynote speech will provide attendees with tips and suggestions on how to have a Great Day, Every Day. He will guide the audience through understanding our ability and influence to make every interaction a positive one. His insightful, energetic, and passionate approach will be on full display day one. 

After addressing attendees at the general session, Steve will deliver a fast paced ninety-minute seminar on “Coaching Employees”. Beck’s approach to coaching employees will leave you with tools and action items you can immediately implement in your place of business to get the most out of your team. Beck’s breakout session takes place during the fist of six afternoon break-out sessions taking place over the course of the program.

Right to Repair legislation dominated industry headlines almost ten years ago. It also changed the face of the industry. Aaron Lowe, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs at the Auto Care Association was at the forefront of that legislation. He led an effort to ensure the industry had access to the data needed to properly repair vehicles. 

Many years later, Right to Repair is taking center stage yet again. The latest advancement in technology specific to telematics is causing shock waves across the country and in Washington D.C. Aaron will provide an update on what is happening in Massachusetts and in Washington D.C., and what impact it will have on the heavy-duty collision repair industry. 

Collision repairers, shop owners and management, fleet repairers, OEM/manufacturers, insurance professionals and appraisers, equipment/service/technology companies, and any others serving the heavy-duty collision repair industry are encouraged to attend the HD Repair Forum, taking place March 24th & 25th in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Online registration is available. www.hdrepairforum.com/register
For additional information on the complete two-day agenda: www.hdrepairforum.com/agenda

Additional Inquiries may be sent to Jennie Lenk: jenniel@hdrepairforum.com.

HD Repair Forum Releases Details for 3rd Annual Event, March 24th-25th

Posted by Jennie Lepore

The HD Repair Forum announced the release of its’ educational program and agenda for this years’ installment of the only event dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair market. The two-day event is filled with a fast-paced agenda, with speakers from industry leading companies and individuals driving change in the industry. Some of the topics include:

  • Frame, Cab, and Trailer Repair
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Scanning, and Diagnostics
  • Business Strategy and Employee Relations
  • Steering, braking, and other key repair knowledge
     

The speakers and content for this program are a derivative of the work, input, and direction of the HD Repair Forum Advisory board www.hdrepairforum.com/advisory-board. 

HD Repair Forum Advisory board member, James Svasaand of Penske Truck Leasing states, “What makes the HD Repair Forum unique is that we have direct input on the content, speakers, and direction of the conference. As a result, it’s an event created for the people, but more importantly by the people in the industry.” 

The HD Repair Forum continues its goal to expand and include other industry stakeholder groups. For the first time, a bus manufacturer (Prevost) will be presenting at the conference. HD Repair Forum Advisory board member, Mark Polzin of Budget Truck & Auto added, “We repair cars, trucks, RVs, and buses. I’m thankful Prevost will be at the event. Their participation will shed light on some areas the industry can clearly benefit from, as it relates to the availability of parts information and repairability.” 

To see a complete list of speakers, content, and education programs visit: www.hdrepairforum.com/agenda

Online registration information for the event can be found at www.hdrepairforum.com/register

Any questions or comments can be directed to Brian Nessen and Jennie Lenk.