Commercial Vehicle: Supply Shock

The FTR Experts speak with Tim Farney of Dana Incorporated, a major Class 8 supplier, about the challenges faced by the sudden drop in demand this year and what challenges lie ahead in 2021. Also, the supply chain is undergoing shifts and changes. What improvements or disruptions can be expected? What countries will benefit the most? In addition, what are the expectations for the growth of electric vehicles in both Class 8 and Medium Duty markets.

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About our Keynote:

Tim Farney, Dana Incorporated Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motions Systems

Vice President of Global Sales & Digital Services

Tim has been with Dana for 7 ½ years leading the global commercial sales team. Tim also led the product strategy team from 2015 through 2016.

Prior to joining Dana, Tim spent 16 years with Meritor in a variety of product, sales, and marketing leadership roles. His entire career has been spent in the commercial vehicle space; with 23 years in the truck industry on the supply side of the business, and then 12 years with a bus and recreation vehicle manufacturer. Tim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Economics from Indiana University. He has two children, John and Caroline, and a daughter in law Megan.

“The greatest enjoyment I get from our industry is the wonderful relationships and people that you meet in this business. We are unique in some ways that our industry has not lost the relationship side of doing business.”

Additional Q&A

After this session, we sat back down with Tim Farney and the FTR Experts to answer listener questions beyond what was covered during the scheduled Q&A segments.

Listen to the full discussion below or read the fully transcribed Q&A on the FTR Blog.

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