Tim Kraus is the president and chief operating officer (COO) of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). www.hdma.org. Prior to joining HDMA, he served in various executive positions with heavy duty industry parts manufacturers. HDMA exclusively serves as the industry voice of the commercial vehicle product manufacturers. It is a market segment affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). www.mema.org.
Articles by Tim
Get on board for a DC sit-down
by Tim Kraus
Created: May 10, 2013
It is high time to become involved with your elected officials
The future for the industry looks bright for those prepared to capitalize on opportunities
by Tim Kraus
Created: March 12, 2013
HDAW and SOLD are helping businesses develop their own formula for success
Do You Operate A High-Performing Shop?
by Tim Kraus
Created: December 11, 2012
Take advantage new training to build a more profitable operation
Ready for the Commercial Vehicle Industry Game Changers?
by Tim Kraus
Created: November 15, 2012
A few weeks back, the leaders of the commercial vehicle parts and service...
The 2013 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
by Tim Kraus
Created: October 12, 2012
It is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty...
Why isn't our educational system promoting the trades?
by Tim Kraus
Created: August 13, 2012
There are two chief challenges faced by the independent parts and service...
What is government's role to support education and training?
by Tim Kraus
Created: August 13, 2012
Can government provide solutions needed for this new type of environment?
Why isn't our educational system promoting the trades?
by Tim Kraus
Created: June 12, 2012
For the foreseeable future, anyone that choses a trade in our industry as a...
The lack of new talent in industry
by Tim Kraus
Created: May 8, 2012
It is around, but it needs to be discovered
How do we solve the repair rift?
by Tim Kraus
Created: April 11, 2012
Government intervention is not a practical solution
Are you aware of H.R. 7?
by Tim Kraus
Created: March 12, 2012
Proposed legislation will significant impact the industry
Twists and turns in managing commercial vehicle safety
by Tim Kraus
Created: December 7, 2011
You also have to navigate CSA
What is the culture of your organization?
by Tim Kraus
Created: October 6, 2011
It is influenced by top management, whether they know it or not
State level governance impacts us all
by Tim Kraus
Created: August 30, 2011
What are you doing to affect it?
More industry regulations
by Tim Kraus
Created: May 16, 2011
We are in an era of major reductions in truck-related highway deaths. These...
Industry growth is busting out all over
by Tim Kraus
Created: April 15, 2011
The months of March and April were busy for those of us in this industry...
Settled science or mere theories?
by Tim Kraus
Created: March 18, 2011
Our industry is facing multiple and significant challenges in the coming...
The New Year and a New Era Begin
by Tim Kraus
Created: January 4, 2011
For those of you that have read my column in the past, you know I have...
Will the new slate of elected officials make a difference?
by Tim Kraus
Created: December 7, 2010
Change isn't always for the better
Trucking’s Health and Well Being
by Tim Kraus
Created: October 20, 2010
Industry thought leaders see continued growth