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distribution today. Though I've yet to attend
an HDDC meeting, I've heard rave reviews
from suppliers and distributors who value
the event for its impressive schedule design
and networking opportunities.
Aftermarket Distribution Summit
Presented by the CVSN each fall, ADS
attracts some of the most successful distribu-
tor business leaders in the aftermarket. The
four-day event is built to maximize network-
ing opportunities for attendees, but when
it gets down to business its educational
sessions are among the best in the industry.
Recent topics addressed during Summit
training sessions include cultivating your
future leaders, fi nding your future sales-
people, streamlining your inventory and
the aftermarket's right to repair. CVSN also
has recently added an additional training
seminar in April, while this year's Summit
will include a keynote speech on leadership
by former NFL coach Sam Wyche.
Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
Occurring this month in Dallas before the
Great American Trucking Show, CVOC is one
of the industry's best events for economic
information as it relates to trucking and as
a whole, and offers attendees projections
and expert opinions on how external factors
can change our industry. The event, which
covers two half days, also features excellent
seminars on new issues approaching the
industry, such as alternative fuels (last year)
and telematics (this year). Presented by the
HDMA and Randall Reilly, publisher of Truck
Parts & Service, CVOC delivers informa-
tion valuable to fl eets, suppliers and the
aftermarket.
Technology &
Maintenance
Council meetings
TMC is a personal
favorite of mine. I can't begin to
tell you how much technical knowledge I've
acquired during the Council's spring and fall
meetings. It's expansive. What I love the most
about TMC is how open and honest everyone
is, and how willing people are to help others
learn, and improve their businesses. TMC
attendance is typically dominated by fl eet
maintenance directors and suppliers, and
for good reason. But I challenge any service
provider to attend one of the Council's two
annual meetings and not come home with
valuable information. If you have a repair
that you can't solve, go to TMC. Not only will
you get your answer, but you'll get detailed
instructions on how to proceed.
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