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HD Repair Forum 2026

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Start: March 18, 2026 @ 4:00AM MST On-Demand End: March 19, 2026 @ MST On-Demand Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN 37203

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.

Visit Mitchell booth #21 to learn more about our comprehensive solution for light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks: Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax. Or attend the breakout session on mastering modern collision estimating at 2:30 p.m. on March 18, led by our senior director of collision database development.

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