Per Carlsson was named president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, effective Jan. 1.
Carlsson currently is responsible for Volvo Powertrain Sweden and previously was CFO at Volvo Trucks. Peter Karlsten, the current head of Volvo’s North American truck business, becomes president and CEO of Volvo Powertrain on Dec. 1.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, Dayton Parts, Haldex, Odyssey Battery and SKF are accepting applications for the 2007 Technician of the Year Award program. Until Dec. 1, fleet managers may nominate a technician by visiting www.techoftheyear.com.
Freightliner LLC announced the upcoming change of its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America.
Goodyear has been named an International Truck primary tire supplier.
John Boler – president, CEO and chairman of The Boler Co. – said that Matthew Boler is succeeding him as president and CEO of the Itasca, Ill.-based company. The company also announced that Gary E. Gerstenslager was promoted to president and CEO of Hendrickson.
Wabash National said its DuraPlate dry van trailer meets the technical specifications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay certification mark.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the availability of its 2008 gas-powered Isuzu N-Series low-cab-forward trucks. The new models feature the Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with 325 horsepower (up from 300 hp previously) and a Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and overdrive.
