Category: People

Mercedes-Benz USA Names Tobias Waldeck Head of Daimler Truck Financial

fleetnewsdaily | October 17, 2019

Exciting time for trucking and for Daimler Trucks North America brands Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC, a leading automotive financial services provider announced the appointment of Tobias Waldeck as vice president of the company’s business unit, Daimler Truck Financial. Daimler Truck Financial provides innovative and flexible financial and insurance services for fleet owners, owner/operators, municipal, vocational customers and dealers […]

Marvin Strange Joins Southern Pines Trucking as Executive Vice President

fleetnewsdaily | October 16, 2019

Marvin will oversee the operations and management of Southern Pines’ Cryogenic and Tanker Division Southern Pines Trucking, specialized transportation announced the addition of Marvin Strange to their Leadership Group as Executive Vice President, Cryogenic & Tanker Division. “In his role, Marvin will oversee the operations and management of Southern Pines’ Cryogenic and Tanker Division, enhancing customer relationships and […]

Cummins Inc. Names Amy Adams VP of Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies

fleetnewsdaily | October 14, 2019

Cummins is investing in two primary types of fuel cells, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Cummins Inc. announced that Amy Adams will join the Electrified Power business segment as Vice President – Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies. In this newly created role, Adams will oversee the Hydrogenics business and the other […]

Utility Trailer Congratulates Remy Braun of D&D Sexton, as ATA’s Driver of the Year

fleetnewsdaily | October 11, 2019

He has made 21 state appearances and three appearances at the National Truck Driving Championships and was nominated by the Missouri Trucking Association “We congratulate him on being recognized for this prestigious Driver of the Year Award,” stated Craig Bennett, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing at Utility. “Remy Braun has set a high standard that […]

Randy Guillot Elected 75th Chairman of ATA

fleetnewsdaily | October 10, 2019

Triple G Express President to Direct Nation’s Preeminent Trucking Group The Board of Directors of the American Trucking Associations elected Randy Guillot, president of Triple G Express Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, the federation’s 75th chairman. “It is an honor and a privilege to be elected as chairman of ATA,” Guillot said. “I look forward to spending the […]

Kodiak Robotics Hires Industry Veteran from Lyft to Lead Hardware Division

fleetnewsdaily | October 9, 2019

Jamie Hoffacker, formerly with Google and Lyft’s Level 5 Self-Driving Division, to focus on advancing Kodiak’s self-driving technology Kodiak Robotics, a startup developing self-driving technology to revolutionize long-haul trucking, today announced that Jamie Hoffacker has joined the company as head of its hardware division. Hoffacker will lead a growing team responsible for developing the cutting-edge capabilities necessary […]