Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry.
This week, Musket Transport continued its support of the Salvation Army and Purolator collected over 163,000 pounds of food through its Tackle Hunger National Red Bag campaign. Meanwhile, American Transportation research Institute and Motive Electric Trucks welcomed Joe Boyle and Desi Ujkashevic to their board of directors. DataDis promoted Marcus Mares to vice-president of business development and Rand McNally appointed Hans Molin as its global head of engineering and chief technology officer.
Musket Transport supports Salvation Army
Musket Transport announced its continued partnership with The Salvation Army, providing container storage and logistics services to support the organization throughout the Christmas season. This year, Musket is working with the Salvation Army’s Ontario distribution centre to help manage donations.
Musket Transport is providing a container at the distribution centre to help store donations that exceed the facility’s capacity. The items, which include toys, clothing, and personal care items, are distributed to over 60 ministry units and partner organizations throughout the Greater Toronto Area. This support builds on Musket’s previous work with The Salvation Army Mississauga Community Church from 2017 to 2022, where they provided containers and storage for their annual toy drive.
“We are immensely grateful to our valued corporate partner, Musket Transportation, for their generous support,” said Greg Nembhard, executive director of The Salvation Army Ontario Distribution Centre, in a release. “Their commitment to giving back during the Christmas season and beyond makes a world of difference, and we couldn’t do it without partners like them.”
Purolator Tackle Hunger campaign collects over 163,000 pounds of food
Community members across Canada contributed more than 163,000 pounds of food during the second annual Purolator Tackle Hunger National Red Bag campaign, supporting food banks nationwide.
Purolator distributed more than 50,000 red bags, starting on Sept. 14, with volunteers delivering bags to homes and later collecting the donations for delivery to local food banks.
“Purolator Tackle Hunger has been a part of our company’s DNA for more than 20 years and we’ll continue to go the extra mile for our communities as long as there’s a need,” said John Ferguson, president and CEO of Purolator in a release.
DataDis promotes Mares
DataDis promoted Marcus Mares to vice-president of business development. He has been with the company since 2021, serving as director of sales for more than three years.
“Over the past months, Marcus has played a key role in supporting our expansion into the U.S. market,” the company wrote in a LinkedIn post. “His dedication, strategic mindset, and leadership have been instrumental in building strong relationships and driving growth in this new territory.”
Prior to joining DataDis, Mares served as director of Canadian sales at TGI Connect. His earlier career includes more than four years of working as a sales manager for Eastern Canada and Trimble.
Rand McNally names Hans Molin as global head of engineering and CTO
Rand McNally has appointed Hans Molin as its global head of engineering and chief technology officer (CTO), following the company’s acquisition of SafetyDirect.
“Hans is a serial innovator with over 30 patents to his credit,” said Doug Phillips, CEO of Rand McNally, in a release. “His extensive experience in telematics and connectivity solutions with SafetyDirect, has made him an invaluable asset to Rand McNally. Combined with his long record of leading global, cutting-edge product teams, that also made him the obvious choice to direct the development of our customer-focused solutions.”
Molin’s career in technology began in Sweden at Volvo Cars, where he contributed to the development of safety advancements, including the first roll stability control system for SUVs. He later moved to the U.S., where he co-founded SafetyDirect in 2008, furthering his work in connectivity and safety technologies.
Before joining Rand McNally, Molin led the SafetyDirect business at Bendix, where he focused on connectivity, data collection, and SaaS solutions. In his new role as CTO, Molin will oversee product planning, development and lifecycle across Rand McNally’s entire portfolio
Motiv Electric Trucks appoints Ujkashevic to board of directors
Motiv Electric Trucks has named Desi Ujkashevic to its board of directors, adding her automotive and technology expertise to the company’s leadership team. Ujkashevic, currently a senior director at Apple, brings over 30 years of experience, including a long tenure at Ford Motor Company where she worked on advanced technology development and global automotive operations.
Ujkashevic, who joined Apple in 2022, has been at the forefront of enabling pioneering technologies and products, according to a news release. Prior to her role at Apple, she spent 31 years at Ford, holding various executive leadership positions in engineering, design, and innovation.
Ujkashevic has served on the board of directors for ITS America and the Transportation Improvement Association, helping drive advancements in transportation technology.
Boyle of UPS joins ATRI board of directors
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has appointed Joe Boyle, UPS corporate transportation president, to its board of directors.
In his role at UPS, Boyle oversees transportation operations across the U.S., focusing on building efficiencies, leveraging technology, and streamlining the company’s network. He started his career with UPS in 1989 as a sorter in the Philadelphia Air Hub and has since held numerous leadership positions, including district manager in various regions and responsibilities for air operations.
“UPS has been a long-time supporter of ATRI’s research and we are excited to have Joe join our Board,” said Rebecca Brewster, ATRI president, in a release.
