Cancer claims trailer engineer

Feb. 27, 2003
Jimmy Yglesias, a 40-year employee of Great Dane Trailers, died of cancer February 27. As a veteran trailer egnineer, Yglesias worked extensively developing
Jimmy Yglesias, a 40-year employee of Great Dane Trailers, died of cancer February 27.

As a veteran trailer egnineer, Yglesias worked extensively developing and refining new designs at Great Dane. He was active in a variety of industry affairs, particularly the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations where he held leadership positions and was a frequent speaker.