Bridgestone Appoints New President of Commercial Truck Group

Steve Hoft has been named president of Bridgestone's Commercial Truck Group and assumed the role immediately. The Commercial Truck Group also includes Bridgestone's Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) division.

Hoft joined Bridgestone in 2017 and has served as chief operating officer of the tire maker's Commercial Truck Group. He succeeds Chris Ripani, who has led the Commercial Truck Group since 2020.

In his new role, Hoft will set the market strategy for Bridgestone's TBR tire business for Bridgestone and Firestone brands. He will also lead a team that works with commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet customers to deliver products, services, and solutions that enhance safety and efficiency, maximize vehicle uptime, and improve sustainability.