CVSN represents the entire independent commercial vehicle ecosystem — distributors, suppliers, service centers, remanufacturers, and business solution providers.
Our work is organized through four pillars:
Government Relations, Industry Awareness, Education & Training, and Innovation & Technology.
In 2026, CVSN is scaling its role as the voice, builder, and connector of the independent aftermarket. This survey matches your skills — or the skills of others in your company — to real CVSN initiatives.
Pillar Committees
CVSN’s work is guided by four pillar committees — Government Relations, Industry Awareness, Education & Training, and Innovation & Technology.
These committees help set direction, shape priorities, and support the execution of CVSN’s major initiatives.
Joining a pillar committee is one of the best ways to have a direct voice in where CVSN focuses its time and resources.
Right-to-Repair (United States & Canada)
Pillar: Government Relations
2026 Goals & Direction
In 2026, CVSN is focused on protecting the long-term ability of the independent aftermarket to compete in a world of software-defined vehicles. That means ensuring access to the tools, data, parts, and systems required to diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial vehicles — in the U.S. and Canada.
Our role is to make sure legislators, regulators, and the public understand that open repair markets protect fleets, small businesses, innovation, and competition.
Workforce Pipeline
Pillar: Industry Awareness
2026 Goals & Direction
CVSN is building a national education-to-career pathway that connects students, colleges, and employers into one shared pipeline. The goal is simple: make the independent aftermarket an attractive, visible, and accessible career destination.
In 2026, the focus is on laying the foundation — partnerships, branding, content, and early college relationships — that will support long-term workforce growth.
Education & Training
Pillar: Education & Training
2026 Goals & Direction
CVSN is evolving from an event-based training provider into a year-round learning platform for the independent aftermarket. That includes technical skills, soft skills, leadership development, and future-ready training tools.
The objective in 2026 is to design the systems, partnerships, and content that will support long-term, scalable training across the industry.
Innovation & Technology
Pillar: Innovation & Technology
2026 Goals & Direction
CVSN is becoming the hub where independent aftermarket companies explore, test, and adopt new technology — from data and diagnostics to AI and digital platforms.
The focus in 2026 is building the programs and partnerships that will keep the independent aftermarket competitive in a rapidly changing technology landscape.
Events (HDAW, HDEW, The Summit, MEMA Tech Week)
Pillars: All
2026 Goals & Direction
CVSN events are the connective tissue of the industry — where education, policy, workforce, and innovation come together. In 2026, the focus is on increasing their strategic impact while managing cost and complexity.
Membership Growth & Industry Expansion
2026 Goals & Direction
CVSN is expanding its reach across distributors, suppliers, service centers, and business solution providers — as well as deeper into remanufacturing, engines, and manufacturer-rep segments.
The goal is to build a broader, more representative voice for the independent aftermarket.
Time Commitment
What’s Realistic for You?
CVSN is designed to be powered by many people giving a little — not a few people giving everything.
Let us know what level of involvement fits your schedule so we can match you to the right kind of opportunity.