Detroit Diesel has announced that Carsten Reinhardt will be taking over as the company’s chief executive officer as of Apr. 1. Reinhardt will be joining Detroit Diesel from Freightliner, where he is general manager of the company’s Portland Truck Plant. Reinhardt formerly worked as vice-president of Freightliner LLC subsidiary, Western Star, and he was instrumental in the transition of Western Star production from Kelowna to Portland. Reinhardt will relocate to the Detroit area, and will be reporting to Dr. Gerald Weber, DaimlerChrysler senior vice-president and head of the Powersystems Business Unit. Jim Morrow will continue as Detroit Diesel president and head of operations/sales.

Sheehan’s Truck Centre in Burlington Ont. is pleased to announce that Eugene Petrenko has joined the Sheehan’s sales team. Petrenko speaks English, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian, which will create an even stronger team. Eugene brings with him over five years of experience in truck sales and he spent a number of years in truck driver training as well. He looks forward to helping you spec’ out your new Volvo truck.

Eastgate Truck Centre has acquired the services of Ralph Best in the capacity of Fleet Representative. His Responsibilities include the spec’ing and sales of Eastgate’s line of Western Star, Sterling and Acterra medium and heavy-duty trucks. Ralph brings over 30 years of experience in all facets of heavy-duty truck sales and after service to Eastgate Truck Centre.