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Kinedyne’s Sales and Marketing VP Wolford Dies

Paul W. Wolford, Kinedyne vice president of sales and marketing, is dead at age 61 from cancer. Joining Kinedyne in 1981, Wolford was credited with his efforts to propel the company's growth and reputation in the following decades.

Great Dane's Former VP Fetz Dies

Great Dane announced the death of former Great Dane Vice President of Design and Development Charles “Charlie” Fetz. The company saluted Fetz for having had “a celebrated career in engineering” before retiring in 2016.

Wabash National Co-Founder Rodney Ehrlich Dies at 72

Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and chief technology officer of Wabash National has passed away at the age of 72.

In Memoriam: H.W. 'Knap' Knapheide III

Harold W. "Knap" Knapheide was the fifth generation to lead The Knapheide Manufacturing company, and has served as its president since 1978.

Rush Enterprises Founder Passes Away

Rush Enterprises announced that W. Marvin Rush, founder of the company that would grow into the country's largest truck dealership group, has passed away at age 79.

Truck-Lite’s Brad Van Riper Dies at 64

Truck-Lite's Bradley Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, has died at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer.

OOIDA’s Jim Johnston Dies at 78

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has announced that Jim Johnston, its long serving leader, has passed away at the age of 78 after more than a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Voice of Retreading Brodsky Passes Away

Harvey Brodsky, longtime managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) and then the Retread Tire Association (RTA), has died in Pacific Grove, Calif. He was 81.

Iowa 80 Co-Owner Carolyn Moon Dead at 81

Carolyn Cusac Moon, who owned the Iowa 80 Truckstop with her husband, Bill Moon, has died at 81.

Crete Carrier Chairman Duane Acklie Passes Away at 84

Duane Acklie, chairman of Crete Carrier has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications related to a number of health problems, according to a report in the Omaha World-Herald.