The Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations awarded its highest honor – the Silver Spark Plug Award – to five trucking industry professionals during the Council’s 2011 Annual Meeting: Jerry Hubbell, vice president of business development for Vehicle Enhancement Systems; Dale Overton, manager of corporate integrity for Accuride; Randy Patterson, senior field engineer for Bridgestone-Bandag Tire Solutions; Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association; and Chas Voyles, fleet service manager for Navistar International.
They were awarded the Silver Spark Plug for their outstanding contributions to the improvement of equipment, maintenance, industry-related technology and management practices. In addition, Mike Baird, national sales manager for Alcoa Wheel Products, was named a Recognized Associate, which is presented for outstanding contributions to the improvement of equipment, its maintenance and maintenance management.