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June 1, 1998
Suppliers Freightliner Trucks has appointed Scott Smith director-product planning and Jim Marrs director, field service.Edward L. Lehnert has been named director of Recaro North America's heavy-duty truck product division.William J. Butler has been appointed president of Jacobs Vehicle Systems.76 Lubricants Co. has named Garry D. Rooney to the position of president.Garrick T. Hu becomes senior vp-group

Suppliers Freightliner Trucks has appointed Scott Smith director-product planning and Jim Marrs director, field service.

Edward L. Lehnert has been named director of Recaro North America's heavy-duty truck product division.

William J. Butler has been appointed president of Jacobs Vehicle Systems.

76 Lubricants Co. has named Garry D. Rooney to the position of president.

Garrick T. Hu becomes senior vp-group construction vehicles project for Renault V.I. and Mack.

Cummins Engine Co. has announced the appointment of Les Dole to general manager, Cadec Systems, a subsidiary.

Dana Corp.'s Spicer Driveshaft Div. has named Steve Bishop account manager, Off-Highway/Industrial Sales Group. Frank Sheehan, vp-sales and marketing, Heavy Truck Components Group, has been named president of the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry.

The Allison Transmission Div. of General Motors has named Michael Clements plant manager, Allison Transmission 1000/2000 series of light- and medium-duty truck transmissions, and Sharon Dean director of quality.

Peter K. Hunt has been selected by Morgan Corp. to take over as president of the company.

Steve Moore, Knaack Manufacturing, was recently elected president of the National Truck Equipment Assn.

Ravens Inc. has named Michael McDonough vp-sales and marketing.

Lisa McAlliser has been appointed public relations manager for Michelin North America.

Fleets Edward L. McCormick, president of Trism Inc., has been named to the additional position of chief executive officer. E. Virgil Conway, a director, was named chairman.

Jacqueline Biddle has been named director of public communications for the American Trucking Assns.

Steven R. Goldberg has become vp-corporate development of Ryder System Inc.; David I. Fuente, chairman and CEO of Office Depot, has been elected to the board of directors.

Jack Goodman, a professional truck driver for Orval Kent Food Co., has been selected as the National Driver of the Year by Ryder Transportation Services.

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