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This section encompasses the latest trucking company, logistics firm, and industry supplier personnel appointments from new hires to changes in duties.

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J.B. Hunt
Nick Hobbs, continuing his duties as chief operating officer, has been named president of highway and final mile services, EVP Brad Hicks has been named president of dedicated contract services, and David Keefauver has been named executive vice president of people.
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Transportation Transitions: J.B. Hunt and Merchants Fleet announce new leadership

Nov. 8, 2024
J.B. Hunt makes changes to its executive leadership, and Merchants Fleet adds to its board of directors.

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Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
To avoid paying the higher price of 2027 trucks, industry analysts and participants predict fleets and prospective heavy-duty truck owners will buy enough 2025 and 2026 trucks to meet their equipment requirements for 2027 and beyond.
Hubbard's Express Air Freight & Delivery
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Eaton Cummins
Since the joint venture began in 2017, the positions of general manager, deputy general manager, and chief financial officer have alternated every few years among representatives from the parent companies.
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Transportation Transitions: New leadership for Eaton Cummins, NMFTA leadership awarded

Oct. 11, 2024
Eaton Cummins announces new leadership team, and NMFTA's Caroline Lyle recognized with 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award.
WIT
Kirkman has more than 15 years of experience in membership, marketing, and education leadership with industry associations.
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Transportation Transitions: New leadership for WIT, Karmak

Sept. 27, 2024
The Women In Trucking Association names a new senior director of membership and Karmak announces a new chief financial officer.
FHWA
White previously served as FHWA deputy administrator since May 2024 and originally joined FHWA as chief counsel in July 2023.
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Transportation Transitions: FHWA announces new acting federal highway administrator

Sept. 20, 2024
Kristin White previously served as FHWA deputy administrator since May 2024 and originally joined FHWA as chief counsel in July 2023.
DTNA
Reed will remain responsible for DTR and will continue to support the team until his successor is named.
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Transportation Transitions: New leadership for BendPak, FCC, TBB

Sept. 13, 2024
BendPak, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp, and Thomas Built Buses announce new leadership.
Werner Enterprises
Christine Estes | Usher Transport