Wabash National Corporation recognized top suppliers during its annual supplier conference recently, with the Truck-Lite Company Inc. recognized as the 2013 Supply Chain Leadership and Performance Pinnacle Supplier Award winner.

“We value the relationships with our suppliers because they help Wabash National deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for our customers,” said Dick Giromini, Wabash National Corporation president and chief executive officer. “This select group of suppliers has demonstrated the kind of commitment to excellence that allows Wabash National to enhance customer satisfaction with evolving product and technology innovations.”

More than 375 attendees representing 150 supplier organizations were present for the conference held at the company’s Ehrlich Innovation Center. Keynote speakers included Craig Bouchard, chairman and chief executive officer of Signature Group Holdings, Inc., and Tim Quinlan, an economist for Wells Fargo. They each shared insights on specific trends affecting the industry.

Truck-Lite supplies visibility products for Wabash’s trucks and trailers. Truck-Lite was selected based on its excellent service and performance in reducing costs and providing proactive solutions for Wabash National customers.