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

Dec 18, 2025

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Dec. 15, 2025:

Amerit Fleet Solutions promoted Ross Rachey from president and chief operating officer to CEO. Keith Weidman was named chief financial officer.
VIPAR Heavy Duty elected Chris Redondo, general manager of operations at San Diego Friction Products, and Nick Seidel, vice president of Action Truck Parts, to four-year terms on its board.
The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) has appointed Marc D'Alessandro and Alexandre Roman to its executive committee.

Rush Enterprises executives Jason Wilder, COO, and Rusty Rush, president, chairman and CEO, speak during a press conference Tuesday at the 2025 Rush Tech Skills Rodeo in Nashville.

Rusty Rush cites overcapacity as thorn in truck sales turnaround

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A competitor in the Medium-Duty, Ford category speaks to judges at the 2025 Rush Tech Skills Rodeo in Nashville.

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