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Following are personnel changes that recently occurred in the trucking industry.
CVSN, HDAW ORGANIZERS TO DISCUSS UNIFIED AFTERMARKET SHOW
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and organizers of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) will meet to discuss joint participation in future aftermarket industry events.
CVSN, one of the largest independent aftermarket distributor associations, has not previously supported HDAW, which had its second annual event in January. HDAW is North America’s largest show for independent parts distributors and service providers, and includes new product exhibitions and educational seminars.
The meetings between organizers of the show and a CVSN negotiating team were expected to take place in late May or early June.
In a statement released by CVSN, Incoming President and Chairman of the Negotiating Team Ken Duval said, “Incorporating some aspects of both CVSN and HDAW meetings may be the best solution for the industry and we are willing to explore the opportunity for the benefit of our members and the industry as a whole.”
According to Tim Krause, executive director of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) which co-organizes HDAW, CVSN’s support will benefit the independent aftermarket by helping define issues to be discussed during seminars as well as bring the influence of CVSN’s membership to the event.
“We’re very, very hopeful that they join,” said Krause. “And I’m speaking for my association, HDMA, and the other associations on the joint operating committee who have universally applauded the idea of CVSN coming in.
