HDA Truck Pride’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Giving Rally brought together over 850 attendees including distributor members, suppliers and industry partners for a dynamic week of connection, collaboration, and industry advancement — while raising $70,000 in support of the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF).
“The generosity and engagement we saw this week was truly inspiring,” says Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride. “Raising $70,000 for AACF reflects the powerful heart of this network— coming together to support our own when it matters most.”
The event kicked off with a welcome reception, live auction and the annual Giving Rally Cornhole Tournament, setting the tone for a week centered on purpose and community. Proceeds from activities throughout the week directly benefit AACF, which provides critical support to families within the aftermarket industry facing hardship, HDA Truck Pride says.
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“Spending time with the HDA Truck Pride community at their Annual Meeting was incredibly meaningful,” says John Kairys, executive director of The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). “The conversations, the willingness to help, and the genuine care for others in our industry really stood out. That kind of support allows AACF to step in quickly and make a real difference for families facing difficult moments.”
Beyond the tournament, the event also featured high-impact speakers and educational sessions, a vibrant trade show, an exciting reception on the USS Midway, award presentations and more.
“HDA Truck Pride is a great place to be — because of our people,” Hubbard says. “Every member who chose to invest in us. Every supplier who chose to partner with us. Every staff member who chooses to show up every day. We built this. And we are only getting started. We’re especially grateful to our supplier partners, including our Annual Meeting Valor sponsors — Gates, Milwaukee, Old World Industries, Valvoline, and Bendix, without whose support we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
