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

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The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Jan. 27, 2025: 

  • Great Dane has hired Robert P. France as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
  • Daniel Richer is retiring April 30, after 10 years as national sales manager, Canada, for Tectran.
  • Jon Pritchett, co-founder, president and CEO at Nextran Truck Centers, has been selected for membership into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
  • National Truck Protection has promoted Geoff Stigler to chief operating officer, overseeing Strategic Selling Partners, Claims/Customer Service, Product and Pricing, Contract Administration, and Corporate Relations. NTP also has promoted to Craig O'Hare to senior vice president dealer sales and marketing. O'Hare has led the company's dealer sales team in the U.S. and Canada since 2023. 
  • Gold Eagle has promoted CEO Marc Blackman to chairman of its board of directors, replacing retiring co-owner Rich Hirsch. The company also has been promoted to chief operating officer and chief marketing officer. 
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