LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex and SKF have joined forces to create the Technician of the Year Award program.

The program recognizes a fleet’s superstar technician who exemplifies the best qualities of the profession, including his/her technical and mechanical experience, service specialties and overall contributions to the industry.

Throughout the year, fleet managers will have the opportunity to nominate a technician by visiting www.techoftheyear.com or by clicking the link available on each of the four participating sponsor company Web sites. Following the annual Nov. 1 nominating deadline, a panel of independent judges from various heavy-duty industry organizations and the four company sponsors, will choose a winner from the pool of applications.

The winning technician will receive a VIP trip to NASCAR’s first race of 2006 as an Honorary Pit Crew Member for one of Richard Childress Racing’s three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup teams. Additionally, the technician and his/her fleet will receive national recognition from select trucking industry trade publications.

The Technician of the Year Award Program is designed to recognize fleet technicians as a valuable asset in the heavy-duty fleet marketplace. Bendix, DPI, Haldex and SKF value the award as an industry standard, recognizing those who dedicate proper maintenance techniques to the profitability and quality of their fleet operations.

For more information on the Technician of the Year Program or to nominate a technician, visit www.techoftheyear.com.
About Bendix Commercial Vehicle System LLC
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC supplies air brakes, charging and control systems and components, wheel-end and electronic braking systems, vehicle modules and leading-edge safety technologies under the Bendix brand name for medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses and other commercial vehicles. For more information on Bendix products and services, visit www.bendix.com or call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE.

About Dayton Parts, LLC

Dayton Parts, LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of undercarriage replacement products for the heavy-duty aftermarket in the United States and global markets. For more information on DP, LLC’s products and services, visit www.daytonparts.com.

About SKF

SKF is a supplier of bearing and elastomeric products, solutions and related services, as well as linear motion and lubrication technologies. For more information, visit www.vsm.skf.com.

About Haldex

Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems (www.hbsna.com) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty air brake system and suspension control system components. Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems is a part of Haldex Group.