FALCONER, N.Y. — As the economic turnaround begins to breathe life into the heavy duty industry, Truck-Lite said it is seeing stronger customer demand and increased build rates. As a result, the company has hired more than 100 new direct, full-time employees and more than 100 temporary employees at its Pennsylvania and New York operating facilities since the beginning of the year.
Truck-Lite is a major producer of signal lighting, forward lighting, wiring harnesses, mirrors, turn signal switches and safety accessories to the heavy duty truck, trailer and commercial vehicle industries.
John Cecco, Truck-Lite’s vice president of operations, stated, "Achieving this type of milestone is attributed to not only being on the forefront with advanced technology, allowing us to launch new innovative products, but by also possessing dedicated employees who were determined to see us through a few tough years."
Much of the increased activity stems from a growth in consumer expenditure. Reports show the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is up 3.5 percent, coupled with the government’s jobs report indicating the addition of half a million new jobs year-to-date. With increased spending comes the need for transporting product. Freight has shown a 4.9 percent growth in 2010 as compared to a 7.8 percent decrease in 2009. Truck, Trailer and Body builds are expected to show more than a 20 percent increase in 2010.
Cecco continued, "We are seeing the effects of a recovering supply and demand process within the industry, and our quality standards have also allowed us to maintain a long-term partnership with the military. Truck-Lite was recently awarded a $40 million military contract to supply 11,000 LED Route Clearance Vehicle (RCV) kits."
Truck-Lite said it views 2010 as a transitional year within the heavy duty industry, with a slow recovery. GDP and industry build rates are projected to show significant growth in 2011. Pushing forward, the company looks for continual technological breakthroughs to arm its sales team with quality products and knowledge in support of customer demand.
Greg Certo, director of human resources for Truck-Lite, added, "Truck-Lite has a reputation for offering some of the highest-quality lighting products in the world. But without our people, global facilities and dedication to the customers, we would be just another lighting company."
The company is continuing to recruit for a variety of manufacturing and office professional positions and expects to fill another 70 to 100 positions within the next few months. Current needs range from entry level assemblers and experienced supervisors for placement at manufacturing plant locations, to highly experienced optics, electronics and product design engineers who will be based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Falconer, N.Y.
Certo noted, "Truck-Lite has been fortunate so far filling open positions with high-quality, efficient and effective candidates who understand the unique challenges facing U.S. manufacturing operations."
For additional information and to view current employment opportunities, go to www.truck-lite.com.
