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

TPS Staff

Oct 1, 2026

Updated Oct 2, 2026

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The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Sept. 28, 2026:

Naomi Furgiuele is the new chief operating officer at Lucas Oil.
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) has hired Ryan Snyder as vice president of Government Relations. Snyder previously worked at TRALA as director of Government Relations.
Rick Hoffman, longtime partner and leader of S&S Truck Parts, has died. He was 80.
HDAW is accepting nominations for its Heavy Duty Hall of Fame and Women in Leadership Awards.

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