Going Places

Thermo King Corp. named Erl Swierkowski president, Thermo King North America, and Randal Gast vp-Thermo King marketing and product management.

Mack Trucks has named Francois Dullaert senior vp-manufacturing. Dullaert succeeds Denis Leblond, who was named senior vp-powertrain.

Arrow Truck Sales has promoted George Papp to director of fleet sales and marketing.

Jim Layman has joined Hino Diesel Trucks as national fleet sales manager.

Walk About Computers has appointed David W. Grainger to the position of CEO and Leo Shpiz director or product management.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America named Tadashi Sotoike president.

Hyundai Translead announced the appointment of Dino DeCesari as national parts manager.

Nathaniel Bissell has joined TMI as vp-product planning.

Tom Glaser was named vp-transportation services at Celadon Group.

Wayne Chapman was named vp-client services for the transportation services division of USCO Logistics.

Landstar System has named Larry Thomas chief information officer.

Idle Aire Technologies Corp. announced the addition of Lana Batts, Batts & Associates, to the company's board of directors.

John D. Groendyke was elected chairman of the National Tank Truck Carriers.

The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Assn. has appointed Donald C. Russell, president and CEO of Sheedy Drayage Co., to chairman.