Industry and member news

• Stellar welcomes Jeff Oelke as customer service director 

  Stellar (Garner, Iowa) announced Jeff Oelke was named director of customer service and quality. Oelke brings a diverse professional background and a proven track record to his role at Stellar.

• Look into the future with Ford’s Jennifer Brace at Green Truck Summit 

  Jennifer Brace, chief futurist at Ford Motor Company, will serve as Green Truck Summit keynote speaker on March 4, 2025. Held annually as part of Work Truck Week, Green Truck Summit (GTS) is a full-day immersion into advanced technology for commercia

• Coach K talks teamwork, communication and trust as Work Truck Week 2025 keynote speaker 

  Mike Krzyzewski, one of the most accomplished basketball coaches in history, will inspire Work Truck Week® 2025 attendees as keynote speaker at NTEA Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

• Medix Specialty Vehicles deepens commitment to first responders in Utah 

  Medix Specialty Vehicles (Elkhart, Indiana) is expanding its relationship with Republic EVS to serve EMS/Fire organizations in Utah. Since 2019, Medix and Republic EVS have worked together to bring an exceptional customer experience to Arizona, Calif

• Summit Truck Bodies earns OSHA SHARP status for exemplary workplace safety and health 

  Summit Truck Bodies (Wathena, Kansas) announced its achievement of OSHA’s prestigious SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program) status, distinguishing the company for exemplary workplace safety and health standards.

• Stellar announces acquisition of Elliott Machine Works 

  Stellar Industries (Garner, Iowa) announced the acquisition of Elliott Machine Works Inc., a well-respected, family-owned manufacturing company based in Galion, Ohio.

• Zeus Electric Chassis signs first dealer agreement to distribute Class 5 zero-emission work trucks 

  Zeus Electric Chassis (White Bear Lake, Minnesota) announced One Stop Truck & Equipment of Sacramento, California, signed Zeus’ first dealer agreement.

• Congratulations to the latest companies earning MVP status 

  Because standards don’t raise themselves, NTEA’s Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence.

• Work Truck Week 2025 registration now open 

  Registration and housing for the 25th edition of North America’s largest work truck event are now open at worktruckweek.com. Work Truck Week 2025 runs March 4–7, 2025, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

• M.H. Eby releases new and improved Renegade Service Body 

  M.H. Eby Inc. (Blue Ball, Pennsylvania) announced the release of the next generation Eby Renegade Service Body. The Renegade enhances functionality, durability, and ergonomics.