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 National Private Truck Council (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 provides 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 dispatcher. He has worked in virtually all aspects of carrier operations management; he owned and operated a trucking company for 10 years.

Since 1999, 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.