Industry and member news

• Morgan Olson announces new vice president of sales 

  Morgan Olson (Sturgis, Michigan) announced Joe Rudolph as the new vice president of sales and marketing. As VP of sales, Rudolph will lead Morgan Olson's sales, support, and customer success teams, while driving strong top and bottom-line impacts a

• Hendrickson acquires Brunner Inc. 

  Hendrickson (Hebron, Ohio) announced it acquired Brunner International Inc. based in Medina, New York and Brunner Manufacturing and Sales LTD. based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

• The Shyft Group signs agreement with Rush Enterprises commercial vehicle dealer group 

  The Shyft Group (Novi, Michigan) announced it has finalized an agreement with Rush Enterprises to sell and service the Company’s Blue Arc™ Class 3, 4 and 5 all-electric delivery vehicles.

• Medix Specialty Vehicles unveils new type III ambulance model 

  Medix Specialty Vehicles (Elkhart, Indiana) introduced its newest addition to the Metro Express lineup with the Metro Express 157 Type III ambulance. The Metro Express (ME) series is a popular choice amongst customers with models RP90ES and ME166.

• Navistar recognized by EPA as SmartWay Program High Performer 

  Navistar Inc. announced its recognition as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) High Performer in the SmartWay Program’s Shipper category.

• VMAC debuts 5-in-1 Multifunction, powered by Honda 

  VMAC (Nanaimo, British Columbia) debuted the 5-in-1 Multifunction Power System, powered by a Honda gas engine. The 5-in-1 Multifunction includes a 40 CFM rotary screw air compressor, an 8 kW generator, a 250 amp welder, a 300 amp battery booster, and

• NTEA releases OEM Chassis Considerations Guide 

  NTEA – The Work Truck Association™ released the first edition of Chassis Considerations Guide during NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.

• Isuzu selects ChargePoint to provide EV charging infrastructure and training 

  Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) announced it appointed ChargePoint as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions, as well as training to Isuzu dealers and customers.

• NFL Hall of Famers Jerome Bettis and Emmitt Smith rush to Work Truck Week 2024 

  Jerome “The Bus” Bettis and Emmitt Smith, two of the National Football League’s greatest running backs, will team up as Work Truck Week® 2024 keynote speakers at NTEA Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

• VMAC welcomes new director of engineering 

  VMAC (Nanaimo, British Columbia) welcomed Jamie McPherson to the role of director of engineering. He is an accomplished leader with experience in industrial manufacturing and design engineering.