Cover Story
T
he heavy-duty aftermarket is an industry of
individuals. Talented, driven and fi nancially savvy
entrepreneurs populate all corners of the marketplace,
and each equipped with different skill sets, these
leaders have built strong businesses in an increasingly
competitive marketplace.
But just because a business is in the black doesn't mean it's
reached its peak. Aftermarket business leaders that operate in
isolation, without taking the time to get involved in the industry
at large, miss out on a wealth of valuable information.
Through active involvement in industry groups and
organizations, aftermarket business leaders can ensure their
businesses are prepared to remain successful for generations to
come.
One of the biggest advantages of being involved is being
informed. Involvement keeps you in the loop.
News travels through the trucking industry at a rapid pace,
and if you're not actively seeking it out, you can miss a lot.
Educational sessions at most of today's trucking
industry events are designed to inform attendees on
current or futures issues facing the industry. This is
especially true at aftermarket specifi c events, like
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), buying/
marketing group meetings and the Commercial
Vehicle Solutions Network's (CVSN) Aftermarket
Distribution Summit.
"At our meetings we try to increase our
members' business acumen and give them tools
to strengthen their operations," says Don
Reimondo, president and CEO at HDA
Truck Pride. "We work to provide
value you can't get just sitting
behind your counter."
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