Leading Executives in Used Trucks and Trailers
Jim Kessler
Chief Executive Officer, RB Global (Ritchie Bros., IAA, TruckPlanet)
CEO who leads the world’s largest industrial and transportation asset marketplace after integrating IAA and strengthening Ritchie Bros.’ used truck and trailer reach across auction and online channels.
Jake Lawson
President & Head of Ritchie Bros. North America Sales, Ritchie Bros. (RB Global)
Heads go‑to‑market execution for Ritchie Bros. in North America, driving used truck and trailer GTV growth across onsite and online marketplaces.
Chris Backeberg
President, Daimler Trucks Remarketing, Daimler Truck North America (SelecTrucks)
Oversees all used‑truck operations at DTNA, including the SelecTrucks retail network, risk portfolio, inventory, pricing and warranty programs that shape Freightliner/Western Star residuals.
Jack Mitchell
Senior Vice President, Vehicle Remarketing, Penske Truck Leasing (Penske Used Trucks)
Long‑time remarketing leader at Penske, credited with expanding brick‑and‑mortar Used Truck Centers and omnichannel selling for tractors and trailers.
Eugene Tangney
Vice President, Global Vehicle Sales, Ryder System (Ryder Used Vehicle Sales)
Leads Ryder’s global used‑vehicle sales strategy and retail network growth for tractors, trucks and trailers across North America.
David McMinn
Chief Executive Officer, Trader Interactive
Chief executive of the parent to Commercial Truck Trader, Equipment Trader and NextTruck—top digital marketplaces for used trucks and trailers.
Website | Marketplace (Commercial Truck Trader)
Shawn Peed
Chief Executive Officer, Sandhills Global (TruckPaper, Machinery Trader)
CEO of the data‑driven publisher/tech firm behind TruckPaper, a primary listing venue for used trucks and trailers worldwide.
Brock Gavin
President, Arrow Truck Sales (Volvo Group)
Presides over one of North America’s best‑known used‑truck retailers; steers Arrow’s 75‑year brand and new market initiatives.
Barry Hale
President, Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel
Heads the largest independent trailer dealership in North America, a major buyer/seller of used dry vans, reefers and flats.
David A. Thompson
President & Chief Executive Officer, TEC Equipment
Founder‑CEO who built TEC from a single used‑truck lot into one of the nation’s largest Mack/Volvo and multi‑brand truck and trailer dealer groups—originating in used equipment.
Aaron McKee
President, Purple Wave Auction
Co‑founder and president of the online, no‑reserve auction platform used heavily by fleets and public agencies to sell used trucks and trailers.
Brian Bruckner
President, Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment
Leads one of the nation’s largest Volvo/Mack dealer networks with robust used‑truck and trailer operations; expanded footprint via acquisitions.
Tony Stinsa
Vice President, Used Truck, Navistar (International Used Truck Centers)
Executive who oversees used‑truck sales strategy and outlets for International’s retail and wholesale channels, including the Joliet (Chicago) UTC.
Ron Long
President & CEO, Premier Truck Group
Dealer‑group chief who directs a 40+‑location Freightliner/Western Star network with significant used‑truck retail and remarketing volume across the U.S. and Canada.
Website | Parent Company (Penske Automotive)
Terren Drake
President, PACCAR Financial Corp., PACCAR Financial Services (Kenworth/Peterbilt/DAF)
Runs PACCAR’s captive finance arm, which operates PFS used‑truck centers and remarketing programs that influence Kenworth/Peterbilt residuals.
Jeff Weber
Director, Pre‑Owned Trailers, Great Dane
Leads Great Dane’s pre‑owned trailer program, giving fleets structured options to scale with used dry vans, reefers and flats.
Chris Hill
Vice President, Rentals, Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel
Drives the growth and utilization of a 20,000‑unit rental fleet across 15+ branches—an important used‑trailer pipeline and customer on‑ramp.
Brad Fauvre
President & CEO, Velocity Vehicle Group (Velocity Truck Centers)
Co‑founder and chief executive of one of North America’s largest multi‑brand dealer groups, expanding used‑truck access (e.g., SelecTrucks of Nashville).
Jeff Liaw
Chief Executive Officer, Copart
Leads the global online auction leader in salvage/wholesale vehicles—including heavy trucks and trailers—which is a major secondary‑market channel.
Amanda Ayala
Vice President, Commercial Truck Trader, Commercial Truck Trader (Trader Interactive)
Oversees marketplace growth and dealer/OEM partnerships for the industry’s largest digital platform connecting buyers to used trucks and trailers.
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