NEWS BRIEF - TransCore’s Brad Aitken Joins the National Private Truck Council’s Institute Board of Governors

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brad Aitken, director of business development for TransCore’s Tracking and Communications (GlobalWave) business unit, has been elected to the Board of Governors for the NPTC Institute. The NPTC represents private truck fleets and provides training and certification programs to advance the professional skill and knowledge of its members.

“I look forward to joining my colleagues from leading private truck fleets and related industry providers on the Board of Governors,” said Aitken. “In today’s economy, private fleets face critical challenges in optimizing supply chain efficiencies. The NPTC plays a key role in providing the research and training that can help these truck fleets cut costs, add value, improve service and achieve greater returns.”

More than 25 years ago, Aitken began his career as a truck load dispatcher. He worked in virtually all aspects of operations management before owning and operating his own trucking company for 10 years.

For the past decade, Aitken has worked closely with TransCore customers to define crucial requirements for the company’s trailer tracking and in-cab communications products. As the largest provider of satellite-based technology for trucks and trailers, TransCore serves more than 675 commercial fleets with 175,000 mobile units deployed.

About the NPTC

Founded in 1939, the NPTC is the only national trade association exclusively representing the interests of the private truck industry and corporate/business private truck fleet management. The NPTC is the premier marketplace of information, networking and skill building for private fleet professionals as it leads in shaping the future of corporate transportation.

About TransCore

TransCore is dedicated to driving inefficiencies out of surface transportation through innovation, utilizing our expertise in systems integration, design consulting, operations, maintenance, manufacturing, enabling RFID and satellite communications technology, and our extensive Web-based logistics and transportation management systems.