The HD Repair Forum is the premier annual conference for professionals in the medium- and heavy-duty collision industry, delivering valuable education on the latest safety practices, repair processes and vehicle technology advancements. This year, it is co-located with the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and network with executives, peers and business partners from across the commercial vehicle repair sector.
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q2 2022
The 2nd quarter of 2022 saw average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals at 17.7 days, a 4.5-day increase from the 2nd quarter of 2021. This represents a decrease of half a day from the 1st quarter of 2022 when average LOR was 18.2 days. While the overall totals in 2022 are much higher than previous years, this quarter-to-quarter decrease of a half-day fits historical trending from the 1st quarter of the year to the 2nd quarter. While trending seems to be reverting to historical normalcy, the results themselves continue to illustrate a “new normal.”
SEMA 2022
The SEMA trade show provides attendees with the opportunity to see thousands of the latest automotive performance products from hundreds of exhibitors, to discover the newest vehicle trends in the industry, and to develop various skills by attending any of the 70+ free educational sessions hosted by top industry professionals!
Auto Glass Week
This year’s Auto Glass Week is in San Antonio, Texas, inviting industry leaders to com
CARSTAR National Conference
The CARSTAR National Conference 2022 is an event hosted by North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities.
Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by just 3 percent over the same period. As more consumers embrace EVs and more automakers promise an all-electric line-up, insurers and repairers must prepare for dramatic changes to the way they manage collision claims.