JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Council of Fleet Specialist (CFS) and The National Wheel and Rim Association (NWRA) have merged to form the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN). CVSN will represent independent distributors in the heavy-duty aftermarket business.

The new association will promote the use and distribution of heavy-duty aftermarket commercial vehicle parts and equipment and educate its members regarding the production, use, service, distribution and safety of those parts and equipment. CVSN will be an industry-wide forum for professional development, legislative awareness and business opportunities. CVSN will also offer its members the opportunity to network with their distributor peers across North America.

The members of both groups voted to approve the merger. All current members of both CFS and NWRA will be members of CVSN. All manufacturers that currently participate in CFS and NWRA will be affiliates of the new association.

The first CVSN Executive Conference will be April 1-4 in Louisville. The meeting will bring together heavy-duty’s top distributors, suppliers, marketing groups and industry solution providers. This inaugural meeting will be located at the all suite, newly remodeled Galt House hotel. CVSN has negotiated very attractive room rates, and the hotel is within walking distance of Louisville’s “4th Street Live!” entertainment district.

To learn more about the meeting and register, go to: http://www.cfshq.com/AnnualMeeting/index.htm .

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