Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed a new leader to Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB). T.J. Reed takes on the role, replacing Kevin Bangston, who was recently appointed CEO and president of Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) North America.
According to the company:
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.
In his new role, Reed will be responsible for all aspects of the TBB and FCCC brands at DTNA, including strategy, sales and operations.
Reed, currently president of Daimler Truck Remarketing (DTR) and the SelecTrucks brand, has more than 25 years of experience in the truck manufacturing industry. He joined Daimler Truck in 1998 as a custom application engineer for vocational trucks and has since held various leadership roles in product marketing and strategy, as well as pricing and P&L responsibility within DTNA.
Reed also spent six years outside the company with Meritor Inc., where he held several senior leadership positions, including vice president of Global Business Development for Electrification.
Reed earned an MBA from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in business and history from Muskingum University.
Reed will remain responsible for DTR and will continue to support the team until his successor is named.
"We’re excited to have T.J. at the helm of these specialty vehicle business units. His extensive industry knowledge and exceptional leadership skills will further strengthen and drive the success of both FCCC and TBB," said John O’Leary, president and CEO of DTNA. "With his vision and holistic approach to operations he will be a valuable asset to these already strong businesses – and help continue to pave the way to sustainable transportation."
