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    Tim Kraus

    Tim Kraus is the president and chief operating officer (COO) of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). www.hdma.org. Prior to joining HDMA, he served in various executive positions with heavy duty industry parts manufacturers. HDMA exclusively serves as the industry voice of the commercial vehicle product manufacturers. It is a market segment affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). www.mema.org.

    The MAT² program in Michigan is an apprentice-to-journeyman type program that is helping to bring new vehicle technicians into the industry.
    Employees & Training

    A new/old approach to employee and future employee training

    Tim Kraus
    June 13, 2014
    Thoughts on building the skilled tradespeople ranks
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    Employees & Training

    More industry regulations

    Tim Kraus
    April 16, 2014
    We are in an era of major reductions in truck-related highway deaths. These fatalities have dropped more than 25 percent in just a two-year period.Nevertheless, we will soon see...
    Tim Krause
    Employees & Training

    Investment in the Future Continues

    March 11, 2014
    Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010 draws well
    The greater complexity in the newer vehicles is creating a problem for independent repair shops due to the lack of access to all service information and tools.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    You don't have this right

    Tim Kraus
    Feb. 12, 2014
    The need to get involved in the “right to repair” issue.
    Along with the growth of natural gas as a fuel for commercial vehicles comes opportunities for those involved in the parts and service industries.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    A golden business opportunity not to be missed

    Tim Kraus
    Oct. 11, 2013
    Is your business prepared for the coming energy boom?
    One 20 Group developed a process of exposing potential employees to actual work, while at the same time being able to take a good look at the candidates for future positions.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Push your thinking about succession planning

    Tim Kraus
    June 12, 2013
    How some business owners found enlightenment through a 20 Group.