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

TPS Staff

Jul 16, 2026

Updated Jul 19, 2026

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of July 13, 2026:

Eddie Martin is the new executive vice president and chief commercial officer for Great Dane, effective Aug. 3.
Steve Crowley, longtime leader at VIPAR Heavy Duty, died. He was 75.
MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named Jeff Walling its senior director of International Trade Competitiveness Policy.
Former MEMA President and CEO Bill Long also has joined the Gold Eagle advisory board.

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