Joe Gibbs to be Keynote Speaker at NAFA Fleet Management Association’s 2011 Institute and Expo
The legendary NFL Hall of Fame coach and NASCAR team owner will provide a keynote address on Tuesday, April 12, during NAFA’s Chapter Recognition Luncheon.
College for Creative Studies and ArvinMeritor partner for Second Year to Create Fuel-Efficient Truck of Tomorrow
The multi-phase design program included extensive research and on-site visits with suppliers. Students developed digital models and physical scale exterior models of their concepts with input from ArvinMeritor, along with engineering designers at Navistar International Corp. The student models that will be built to scale and displayed at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., in March are from Stephen Rapaski, Devon Palmer and Austin Fodell.
John Batchik Named Chairman of AIAG, David Kneisler Named Vice Chairman
AIAG is a unique not-for-profit organization where for more than 25 years, OEMs, suppliers, service providers, government and academia have worked collaboratively to drive cost and complexity from the supply chain via global standards development and harmonized business practices.
Thirty-Eight Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty-one different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments of the automotive industry sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision and parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
ASE Announces New Officers, Governors for 2011
John Pfennig, manager, Service Education for Navistar Inc. in Warrenville, Ill., continues as chairman, with Mike Phillips, VP, Organizational Development, NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Co. in Atlanta, Ga., as vice chairman.
See the Future at the Green Truck Summit 2011
Event offers insight into what’s ahead for the work truck industry.
Accuride Announces Sales Staff Appointments
Mike Short, who previously served as a district sales manager with Accuride, has been appointed Accuride’s sales manager for national fleets. In addition, Mike Buggy, Mike Carroll and Ray Fanti recently joined Accuride, each in the position of district sales manager, located in Wisconsin, Georgia and Massachusetts, respectively.
The AMN Week in Review (Oct. 11-15, 2010)
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Transtar Industries Names Lori Washington as Director of Emerging Technologies
Washington has held positions with International Truck and Engine Corp. (Navistar) and General Motors. Her career has included a variety of product development and engineering roles, such as designing release engineer and controls development engineer. She also served as adjunct faculty at the ITT Technical Institute while at International Truck and Engine Corp.
Centric Parts 2010 Medium Duty Brake Systems Catalog Now Available
Brake system components listed include brake pads and shoes, rotors and drums, hydraulic cylinders, remanufactured semi-loaded calipers, caliper kits, wheel cylinder kits, hardware kits, adjusters and brake hoses.