Matt Bogdan Promoted to Vice President of Sales, Private Fleet and Carrier Division, for AmeriQuest Transportation Services

Bogdan previously served as Director of Supply Management for AmeriQuest.

2014-03-11

CHERRY HILL, NJ, March 11, 2014 (Press-News.org) Matt Bogdan has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, Private Fleet and Carrier Division, for AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services, financial solutions, and operational support services. He will report to Bill McCouch, Group Vice President of Procurement Services.

Bogdan joined AmeriQuest in 2006 and most recently served as Director of Supply Management. Prior to joining the company, he had a career in sales at Ryder and Penske. In his new position, he is responsible for all sales activities related to private fleet- and carrier-related products and services. His office will be in Naples, FL.

Matt has been very instrumental in helping move the company's product and service offerings ahead in a highly competitive marketplace," said Bill McCouch, AmeriQuest Group Vice President. We will look to Matt to help us shape and drive the future of the Private Fleet and Carrier divisions as we continue to enhance our fleet management services."

"I am happy to be working directly with private carriers and fleets so that we can continue to provide them with the aggregated buying power supported by electronic process technology. With more than 700,000 vehicles in our network, we can deliver meaningful savings to our customers on fleet equipment, parts, and supplies," Bogdan said.

About AmeriQuest Transportation Services

AmeriQuest, headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, is a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services. By leveraging the strength of more than 700,000 vehicles, AmeriQuest delivers savings, expertise, and opportunities to its private fleet and truckload carrier members. AmeriQuest provides supply management services, asset management services, material handling services, financing, technology products, and outsourced transportation management services such as full service leasing, integrated logistics, and contract maintenance. More information can be found at ameriquestcorp.com/transportation/.

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