Hy-Brid Lifts announces Director of Sales for Southeast United States
Hy-Brid Lifts announces David Price as director of sales covering the southeast United States. Price’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level scissor lifts. “I am excited to join this team and look forward to the opportunity to work with our customers. Coming from the rental industry, I understand the importance of quality...
Juno Jones wins prestigious national award from NSC
The National Safety Council, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety organization, has honored Juno Jones boots with a prestigious Best in Show Award at the 2023 Safety Congress and Expo held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The National Safety Council held its annual conference, which is the world’s largest annual gathering of safety professionals, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from October 22-24, 2023. Prior to the...
Women In Trucking Association names Shelley Simpson as 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) presented Shelley Simpson, President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with its 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award is sponsored by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles in North America, and recognizes the achievements of female role models and trailblazers in the trucking industry. The winner was announced during the...
Hyster recognized by Fast Company for world’s first hydrogen-powered top-pick container handler
The solution, which is being piloted at the Port of Los Angeles, was named a finalist in the Innovation by Design Awards Hyster Company announces that the business publication Fast Company recognized the hydrogen-powered top pick as a finalist in its Innovation by Design Awards. The port equipment was named among the best sustainable projects of 2023 for its use of design to meaningfully reduce harm to the environment. The top-pick...
H&E opens new branch in Texarkana, Texas
Effective November 6, 2023, H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its Texarkana branch. The location on the Texas-Arkansas line makes it the company’s 24th rental location in the state of Texas, but it is the third branch to serve the Arkansas market, primarily in the southwestern area of the state. So far this year, H&E has opened 13 new branches across the country. The facility is located at 4300...
AIT Worldwide Logistics welcomes Susan Caldwell as vice president of talent management
New role will enhance freight forwarder’s human resources programs across North America region AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced that Susan Caldwell who has joined the organization as vice president of talent management for the company’s North America region. In this role, Caldwell will shape talent strategy by designing and executing programs in areas including organizational development, talent development, teammate engagement,...
Gebrüder Weiss welcomes Lars Nielson as Canada Country Manager
Gebrüder Weiss, an international transport and logistics company with a 500-year history, announced that Lars Nielsen has been named Canada Country Manager. The move is part of the company’s continued focus on enhancing customer experience and expanding trade routes for customers across all regions of North America. The expansion includes grand openings of branch offices and warehouse spaces in Laredo, Texas, and Miami, Florida,...