BRAMPTON, ON - Hankook Tire has a new director of sales and marketing in Canada. The company announced today that John Overing will oversee the region's sales team, and will be instrumental in identifying growth opportunities within the Canadian market. Overing has more than 18 years of industry experience, including senior-level positions at Yokohama Tire and Michelin North America.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has a new vice-president of business development. The company announced today Jonathan Gravell is assuming the new position after five years with P.S.I, focusing on future growth by building customer relationships and integrating acquired businesses.
MISSISSAUGA, ON - Wowing your drivers is the key to keeping them, according to industry human resources experts. Tim Hindes, CEO for Stay Metrics, and Tracy Clayson, managing partner for In Transit Personnel, spoke to an audience looking for clues to relieving tight labor conditions at the Surface Transportation Summit, Wednesday. Clayson emphasized that companies looking to recruit the best drivers and retain them should start trying to keep them from the very first meeting. How we hire drivers, how we give them orientation, how we explain the company's processes is really key, she said. Hindes agreed saying that folding employees into the company culture shouldn't be left to chance, managers should actively socialize employees starting with their hire.
ATLANTA, GA - Involved with Trucker Buddy International for 25 years, executive director Randy Schwartzenburg feels it's time to pass the torch. At the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show Wednesday, Schhwartzenburg announced his retirement from the not-for-profit organization.
FAYETTE, AL - Henry Bell has been named as the new general manager and president of Ox Bodies. Owned by Truck Bodies and Equipment International, the designer, manufacturer, and installer of medium- and heavy-duty truck bodies, saw its former general manager Ray Salley, retire in August.
CLEAVLAND, OH - TMW Systems has appointed a new senior director of product management. The software company welcomed Jay Delaney to their team this week in the role. Delaney, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the North American transportation and logistics industry, will be responsible for the TMWSuite transportation management software platform, where he will direct product strategy and lead the company's product advisory council.
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