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

TPS Staff

Jan 30, 2026

Updated Feb 2, 2026

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Jan. 25, 2026:

Truck-Lite hired Matt Mrakovich as vice president of engineering.
DENSO Corp. has named Daisuke Yamaoka president of DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc.
Stellar Industries has add Jon Mickelson to its mechanic and lube truck products sales team.
The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers CEO Council announced the appointments of Tim Bauer of Eaton and Darcy Curran of Highline Warren to its executive committee.

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