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    Suppliers * William Mayo has been named general manager of Caterpillar's Truck Engine Div., replacing James Parker, who has been promoted to director of the company's electric power generation group.* Allison Transmission has appointed James L. Wanaselja director of North American Sales; Jim Coleman is named director of global market development.* Navistar International Transportation Corp. has appointed
    Sept. 1, 1998
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    Suppliers * William Mayo has been named general manager of Caterpillar's Truck Engine Div., replacing James Parker, who has been promoted to director of the company's electric power generation group.

    * Allison Transmission has appointed James L. Wanaselja director of North American Sales; Jim Coleman is named director of global market development.

    * Navistar International Transportation Corp. has appointed Steve Koch vp-sales and distribution for the company's truck business and Wayne Krzysiak vp and general manager of its Parts Business Center.

    * Steven Lewis has been appointed vp and general manager of Kysor Europe - HVAC by the Schwitzer Group.

    * Modine Manufacturing Co. has appointed Ernest Thomas group vp-highway products.

    * Landstar Logistics has appointed Kay R. Dykes director of business development.

    * Robert J. Merkov has been named district sales manager for fifth wheel products at American Steel Foundries.

    * Trevor Hoskins, senior vp-public affairs, will retire from Bridgestone/Firestone at the end of September.

    * Lee McCleery becomes national accounts manager for Eaton VORAD Technologies.

    * Gamber-Johnson has named Jeff Greene to the position of general manager.

    * Lang Mekra North America has appointed Steve Traylor national sales manager.

    Fleets * John Ruan III has been appointed chairman and CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems.

    * KLLM Transport Services Inc. appointed William J. Liles III, formerly vp-sales & marketing, president and CEO.

    * Michael S. Walters has been named president and CEO of Arnold Transportation Services Inc.

    * Robert G. Petrancosta has been named director of safety and environmental compliance for Con-Way Transportation Services.

    * Thomas Paulsen has been named to the new position of senior vp-operations at Consolidated Freightways.

    * Scott F. Miller, president of Miller Transportation, has been elected chairman of National Tank Truck Carriers.

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