Topic:  2026 Outlook for Commercial Vehicle Service and Maintenance Industry

Speaker:  Sandeep Kar, Chief Strategy Officer, Noregon Systems, LLC

Presentation:
In this presentation, Noregon’s Chief Strategy Officer, Sandeep Kar, will present key insights and analysis encompassing both demand and supply sides of the commercial vehicle service and maintenance industry. Kar will discuss economic, technology and market trends shaping the growth and evolution of vehicle diagnostics and service industry. Kar will also share key takeaways from Noregon’s voice-of-customer research aimed at fleets, independent repair facilities, dealerships, municipalities, and other industry stake holding groups. This presentation will enable finance executives in gaining strategic insights in understanding the tectonic forces that enable trucking, which represents 70% of all goods that move in US. Kar will also highlight the megatrends that are shaping the uptime, safety, and utilization of commercial vehicles that support the $1 Trillion dollar freight mobility industry, and highlight the investment areas within this industry, specifically in  the vehicle maintenance space.

Speaker's bio:
Sandeep Kar is Chief Strategy Officer at Noregon, a global leader in data-enabled service and maintenance solutions for commercial vehicles. A recognized thought leader in the commercial vehicle and telematics sectors, he works across the automotive ecosystem to build strategic partnerships and drive growth through advanced technologies and global operations.

A frequent speaker at industry events, Sandeep is regularly quoted in the media on key trends shaping the commercial vehicle industry. He also serves as a board member and advisor to industry associations and innovative companies in areas such as freight tech, automotive tech, insurance tech, and transportation media. Sandeep holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, and brings deep technical expertise and strategic insight to advancing the future of commercial vehicles.