Aljex Names VP of Logistics Technology
Ken Pehanick has joined Aljex Software as vice president of logistics technology. Pehanick is a supply chain executive, expert and frequent speaker with more than 25 years of experience.
Red Dot Names Gardiner National Sales Manager, Aftermarket
Red Dot, a heating and air conditioning provider for commercial and military vehicles, appointed Robert Gardiner as national sales manager for the company’s aftermarket business.
Central Michigan Kenworth Opens New Location in Saginaw
Central Michigan Kenworth has opened a full-service Kenworth dealership in Saginaw, Mich., providing access from U.S. Interstate 75.
Weichman Named NAFA President
Douglas Weichman, the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, will officially take over the reins from NAFA’s current President Christopher D. Amos, CAFM, and kick off the NAFA’s 2011 Institute & Expo.
NTEA, NAFA Enter Into Endorsement Agreement
The National Truck Equipment Association has entered into an endorsement agreement with The NAFA Fleet Management Association, where each association will cross-promote the other’s certification programs to mutually benefit the membership.
Texas To Get PrePass This Summer
The Texas Department of Public Safety is equipping five of its truck inspection facilities at three locations with PrePass commercial vehicle safety technology starting this summer.
BTS Releases North American Surface Trade Numbers for 2010
Surface transportation trade between the United States and its NAFTA partners, Canada and Mexico, increased by 24.3 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, reaching $791 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department …
Gordon Team Earns First 5 Million Safe Miles Award
Gordon Trucking team drivers Jim and Jo Bailey will be awarded the company’s first 5 million safe miles award on April 8 at the Emerald Downs Racetrack in Auburn, Wash.
Break in Price Rise Streak for On-Highway Diesel, Crude Rises
The U.S. average on-highway price for diesel fuel dropped by a tenth of a cent to $3.907 over last week, according to the Department of Energy. The marginal decrease broke a 15-week streak in diesel price increases.
ACOFAS to Host CSA Technician Training Session
The March 30 deadline is nearing for registration for the April 19-20 ACOFAS Technician Training Clinic on the government’s new CSA truck safety enforcement regime.