January 20, 2026, Katy, Texas – Details for the 2026 HD Repair Forum, taking place at the Music City Convention Center in Nashville, TN, March 18th-19th, 2026, were released this week. Highlights of the two-day program include presentations from Economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Beacon Economics, Pro Spot, Bee Line, KPA, Bendix, 3M, PPG, and more.
The two-day conference will host presentations, panel discussions, and educational breakout sessions that will feature collision repair industry and US economic data and trends, OSHA compliance, new vehicle technology, welding and rivet bonding and a deep dive into industry challenges. Collision repairers, insurers, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and educators should plan to attend this event to not only stay informed of the latest trends but to make connections with the leaders in the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair markets.
This year’s event will be co-located with the American Trucking Association’s annual TMC meeting. Both meetings will take place in the Music City Convention Center with minimal overlap. Reciprocal opportunities exist with discounts on both events and a single hotel room block.
HD Repair Forum advisory board member, Jamie Prince, President & Owner at Ace Truck Body & Trailer Repair in Georgia states, “The HD Repair Forum has benefited my business in many different ways. The networking opportunities with the peers and leaders in the collision industry has been a top contributor. However, the education for our technicians and estimators has been a close second.”
For more information on this year’s program, go to hdrepairforum.com/agenda
For direct access to registration go to na.eventscloud.com/hdrf2026
The HD Repair Forum is the only event dedicated to heavy-duty, medium-duty, and commercial vehicle collision repair, making it a must-attend event for all industry stakeholders, including but not limited to independents, dealers and fleets, collision shop owners, managers, estimators, and executives, as well as OEMs, insurers and appraisal companies, equipment suppliers, service providers, and consultants.
About HD Repair Group
HD Repair Group offers a dedicated source of focused-information for those involved in collision repair work of heavy-duty, medium-duty, commercial, and non-commercial vehicles, primarily in classes 3 – 8. This community is where industry stakeholders, such as shop owners, company executives, managers, technicians, estimators, and others can network with industry peers and find the latest news, tips, trends, and best practices in the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair marketplace. The HD Repair Group serves this industry in numerous ways including hosting conferences, and distributing a monthly e-newsletter. Learn more or sign up here to get connected today.
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