Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

TRUCKS, PARTS, SERVICE ™ Staff (TPS)

Aug 8, 2024

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Aug. 4, 2024:

Lauren Baker was named vice president of strategic planning for Graybar.
Laura Perrotta, current president of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), will be stepping down as the president of the group on Nov. 1.
Blue Bird Corporation announces Britton Smith will assume the position of president and CEO, effective Sept. 29, 2024, and the board of directors has elected Doug Grimm as chairman, effective immediately.

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Fontaine Modification Western Star Auto Hauler

Fontaine debuts auto hauler option for Western Star

Used pricing steady in July, J.D. Power reports

FET expectations on cross-border sales

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