HD Repair Forum

We couldn’t have done it without you! 🫶
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for powering the HD Repair Forum 2026.✨
Your support created the opportunity for meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and an event built for progress to further educate our people and our industry.

Each year the HD Repair Forum recognizes a person or people who have made a positive impact on the heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair industry, From the very beginning, the HD Repair Forum has advocated for education and training, and has sought out companies with tools, equipment and services specific to this market.

For 2025 we would like to recognize the 3M team for the development of heavy-duty training, made possible at the 3M Skills Development Center in Minnesota. This facility focuses not on training with 3M products, but on exposing technicians to proper repair processes through hands-on training with tools from across the industry.

We appreciate your endless efforts and endurance in making this available! Thank you and congratulations!

Good morning! ☀️ Day 2 is here—and it’s the final day of the event.
If you’re joining us today, get ready for more great conversations, insights, and connections to close things out strong. Let’s make the most of it!

From intake to final delivery, the details matter.
The panel at the 2026 HD Repair Forum delivered valuable insights on best practices across the entire repair process—highlighting how consistency, communication, and process discipline drive better outcomes.
We appreciate the real-world strategies shared today that our attendees can take back to their shops immediately.

Bill Bower, whose 30+ years across body shops and insurance brought a powerful perspective on the evolution of claims, artificial intelligence and collision repair.
Technology is driving measurable results across the industry - Stay in the know - sign up for e-communications at https://bit.ly/3Pi3z75

Amy Lytle of Volvo Trucks Provided great Insights on the evolving world of heavy-duty collision repair.
From the 90% redesigned VN(4) cab to the latest safety innovations, it’s clear these advancements are reshaping how we repair, assess, and insure today’s trucks.

Get knowledge on how frame integrity connects to suspension and alignment, and how shops can uncover hidden issues sooner, avoid stalled repairs, reduce costly rework, and keep vehicles—and workflow—moving efficiently.
30+ years of expertise. One session you won’t want to miss.

Join us at the HD Repair Forum this Wed. & Thurs. in Nashville inside the Music City Center.
⏳ Onsite Registration is Available

Experience and innovation take the stage with a focused view of various welding and riveting applications and repair technologies for Heavy Duty and Fleet equipment.
You won't want to miss these repair tips and information on advanced repair solutions supporting technicians across the industry.
Join us Next Wednesday & Thursday, March 18th & 19th, at the Music City Center for the HD Repair Forum, in Nashville, TN! www.hdrepairforum.com/register

The countdown continues ⏳⏳⏳
The heavy-duty collision repair industry comes together to learn, connect, and lead stronger into the months ahead — Will you be in Nashville next week ?

Plan ahead for valuable insights and conversations at the HD Repair Forum.
Register at hdrepairforum.com/register