Stephen A. Keppler has been named executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Keppler has been employed with the CVSA since 2000, most recently as its Interim Executive Director. He has 18 years of experience in the transportation industry, almost all of which has been dedicated to truck and bus safety and security.

“Steve has been serving earnestly as our interim executive director for nearly a year now, going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the organization stayed on track during a very busy year,” said CVSA’s President, Buzzy France. “This position serves a critical role in advancing the success of the Alliance by moving us forward in achieving our strategic goals and our mission to promote commercial motor vehicle safety and security by providing leadership to enforcement, industry and policy makers.” said France.

“It is an extremely rewarding experience and great honor to lead an organization so committed to the critically important role of providing safe and secure roads to all travelers throughout North America,” said Keppler. “Our members and associate members are directly impacting on the everyday lives of so many, and it is a privilege to help further their cause.”