The HD Repair Forum will host a two-part online program Thursday, July 16, that provides insight on the most current technology in today’s heavy trucks and what challenges the industry will face. The program will also present the results from a recent survey of the HD collision repair industry.
The first half of episode 1 features 2nd Vice Chair of the American Trucking Association’s Automated Driving Study Group, Richard Bishop. His expertise in vehicle automation will provide attendees with insight on ‘Robots on the Road: An Outlook for Automated Trucking.’ Four key operational settings for goods movement – controlled environments, streets, resource roads, and highway – will be discussed along with some of the larger implications and key challenges automation is bringing to the industry, including impacts on estimates.
The second 30 minutes of this webinar will take a look at the results from the HD Repair Forum's first annual Heavy Duty Collision Repair Industry Survey. John Webb, vice president of Ten Point Complete, will share perspectives and insights on this benchmark data, which will include a look at some of the most recent effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the first in a series of webinars designed to provide attendees with important information about the heavy duty industry in a condensed format. Those involved in heavy duty collision repair will not want to miss this unique opportunity to learn more about the industry.
“These webinars are the first of their kind, specifically geared towards the HD collision industry. We look forward to providing our constituents industry-wide information in these digital formats,” said Brian Nessen, president of the organization. “We care about this industry and we’re committed to bringing these businesses repair information, networking, education, and training opportunities, as well as the resources needed to run a successful collision repair business.”
Time for Q&A is planned at the end of each presentation. Questions can be forwarded to the organization’s Director of Communications, Jennie Lenk.
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