ST. CLOUD, Minn.-Polar Service Centers, the national network of tank trailer parts and service locations, has hired Rick Jech as division controller. He reports to Mike Evans, president of Polar Service Centers.

Prior to his new role, Jech was senior director of finance at McNeilus Companies, a division of Oshkosh Corporation. His management responsibilities included finance functions for the company's branch equipment and aftermarket operations.

"Rick's extensive knowledge of the commercial-vehicle business as well as his understanding of the heavy-duty aftermarket make him a great choice for this position," Evans said.

Jech replaces Jeff Behrens, who was named director of purchasing at Polar Tank Trailer. Jech has bachelor's degree in accounting from Winona State University.

With more than 30 locations across the United States, Polar Service Centers is the only national parts and service network dedicated to dry and liquid tank equipment. It provides convenient, consistent access to aftermarket parts and qualified technicians who can work on any brand of tank trailer, as well as sales of new and used tank equipment.

About Polar Corporation

Polar Corporation consists of three companies, all leaders in their respective markets. Polar Tank Trailer is North America's largest producer of dry and liquid bulk tank trailers; Polar Service Centers is a national parts, service, and sales network for all makes of heavy-duty vehicles and commercial tanks; and Rockwell American manufactures and sells parts and components for light, medium, and heavy-duty trailers. For more information, visit polartank.com.