Lee Iacocca, who led Chrysler out of near bankruptcy by introducing the K-car platform, has died. The automotive icon, 94, died of natural causes.
USA Truck announced the passing of longtime chairman Robert Peiser, at age 70, who served on the company's board since 2012.
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 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.
Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and chief technology officer of Wabash National has passed away at the age of 72.
Harold W. "Knap" Knapheide was the fifth generation to lead The Knapheide Manufacturing company, and has served as its president since 1978.
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 Bradley Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer, has died at the age of 64 after a brief battle with cancer.
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.
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.
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