Maxion Wheels has announces that Pieter Klinkers has been named President – Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific and Global Innovation, effective March 1, 2014. Pieter will continue to report to Fred Bentley, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Over the past year, in addition to managing half of the Maxion Wheels business, Klinkers took the initial cross-functional […]
Velvac, Inc., a leading manufacturer of components to the truck, bus, recreational and specialty vehicle industries, has announced that it has acquired the assets of the ViewMaster mirror product line from the former Mirror Lite Company. ViewMaster mirrors are used on vehicles in the refuse market, as well as on other heavy and medium-duty trucks. […]
Courtesy of Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence sagged in February as expectations worsened, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday. The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes fell to 78.1 from a downwardly revised 79.4 in January. Economists in a Reuters poll had expected 80.0. The expectations index fell […]
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has launched the Ryder Fleet Management Portal, an online tool designed to help customers simplify fleet management activities to improve visibility, tracking, compliance, and decision making. According to Ryder, the portal “provides one easily accessible, secure site where Ryder customers can […]
Aperia Technologies, a company focused on increasing transportation efficiency through clean technology innovation, has launched Halo Tire Inflator. The product is a self-powered, bolt-on tire inflation technology that uses a wheel’s rotation to maintain optimal tire pressure. According to the manufacuturer, “Halo creates significant savings on fuel costs for fleet operators, while reducing truck pollution, […]
Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) has announced that Lori Wade has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. Ms. Wade has served as Spartan’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since early 2013. John Sztykiel, Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Motors, Inc., stated, “Lori performed exceptionally well in the interim role and has […]
