October 25, 2025, Katy, Texas – The HD Repair Forum (HDRF), the only conference and organization solely dedicated to the heavy-duty and medium-duty collision repair industry, is excited to announce the 2026 two-day conference and networking event will take place March 18th & 19th in Nashville at the Music City Center, co-located with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
HDRF President and co-founder Brian Nessen stated, “This is the first time our event will be held in conjunction with TMC’s Annual Meeting. Based upon the feedback from our advisory board and industry leadership, the HDRF sees this as an opportunity for growth of both programs. While HDRF is supportive of all heavy-duty repair industry associations and groups, OEM involvement at TMC is particularly intriguing.”
As a result of co-locating with TMC, HD Repair Forum attendees and supporters will have an opportunity to attend TMC’s exhibit floor as well where they will see the latest in new vehicle technology and explore additional business opportunities with leaders in the heavy-duty fleet industry. Jennie Lepore, HDRF Communications Director added, “The HD Repair Forum serves all stakeholders in the heavy-duty collision repair industry. We are continually seeking ways to deliver more value to the industry and our collaboration with TMC in 2026 delivers on that commitment.”
The HDRF advisory board met on October 8 to start planning the 2026 agenda; a schedule of events and speakers will be available by the end of 2025. Registration will open by then as well.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or getting further involved, please contact Brian Nessen or Jennie Lepore.
About HD Repair Group
HD Repair Group offers a dedicated source of focused information for those involved in collision repair work for heavy-duty and medium duty/commercial vehicles. This community is where shop owners, executives, managers, technicians, estimators, and other industry stakeholders will find the latest news, best practices, tips, tactics, and trends in the heavy-duty collision repair industry. The HD Repair Group offers numerous ways of delivering this information including an annual conference, a monthly e-newsletter, webinars, videos, and social channels for networking.
About TMC/ATA
By providing leadership support and opportunities to collaborate, TMC helps members develop the industry’s best practices that address the critical truck technology and maintenance issues that have the greatest impact on truck fleets. For nearly 70 years, TMC’s member-driven Recommended Maintenance and Engineering Practices have been setting the standards that help trucking companies specify and maintain their fleets more effectively. Follow TMC on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on X or Facebook. Nothing Without Trucking.