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Apropos with the recent celebration of America's independence, in this Dispatch we turn the spotlight on those that keep U.S. commerce moving efficiently and without interruption. As key suppliers to the commercial vehicle...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.  – The annual AASA Technology Conference hosted by the AASA Technology Council (ATC) will be AASA’s first live event post-COVID-19 restrictions, but also will provide an online segment for those who...

Northwood University invites members of the Automotive Aftermarket to submit nominations for the Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award. This award recognizes professionals in the automotive aftermarket industry who...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Mobility Innovation Conference, hosted by AASA’s Mobility Technology Council (MTC), will be held as a virtual event on August 30-31, but the insights and networking will be just as powerful as...

In simple terms, an association is a group of people coming together with a joint purpose, as is the case with the Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). HDMA’s annual member survey consistently ranks membership in one of...

U.S. Senate Overwhelmingly Passes S.1260: The Endless Frontier Act A Statement from MEMA President & CEO Bill Long: “MEMA members are very pleased that S.1260, the Endless Frontier Act, passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and BETHESDA, Md. – The automotive aftermarket proved its resiliency once again with a stronger than expected performance in 2020, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, and is anticipated to recover...

A collective voice is an incredibly powerful tool to amplify the commercial vehicle industry’s voice on regulatory and legislative policy issues impacting the industry — and the issues continue to stack up exponentially for HDMA...

Connections are so paramount in our rapidly evolving industry that HDMA has chosen connection as one of our new pillars of focus to benefit our members, OEMs, and our association alike. To that end, HDMA is putting its best foot...

Washington D.C. – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report to Congress identifying anti-competitive repair restrictions, parts limitations, and inaccessible software, including specifically in the vehicle aftermarket...