Leading Executives in Long Haul Trucking
Alain Bédard
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, TFI International
Acquisitive dealmaker who built TFI into a North American trucking powerhouse spanning truckload, LTL, final mile and logistics; led the 2021 acquisition of UPS Freight (now TForce Freight) and continues to prioritize disciplined returns.
Company bio | LinkedIn (company)
Chad England
Chief Executive Officer, C.R. England
Fourth-generation leader steering one of the largest dedicated and temperature-controlled long‑haul carriers; champion of the One Against Childhood Hunger initiative donating a meal per load delivered.
Company site | LinkedIn (company)
Rob Estes
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Estes Express Lines
Longtime family leader of the largest privately held LTL carrier in the U.S., recognized for network reliability, financial strength and measured growth.
Newsroom article | LinkedIn (company)
Kevin “Marty” Freeman
President & Chief Executive Officer, Old Dominion Freight Line
Operations-first executive who took the helm in July 2023 and continues ODFL’s best‑in‑class service and industry‑leading operating ratio performance.
Management page | LinkedIn (company)
Mike Gerdin
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Heartland Express
Second‑generation leader known for disciplined cost control and bolt‑on acquisitions, keeping Heartland focused on high‑service, long‑haul truckload.
Company bio | LinkedIn (company)
Mario Harik
Chief Executive Officer, XPO
Tech‑centric CEO (former CIO) leading XPO’s LTL network expansion with an emphasis on proprietary technology, productivity and service quality.
Investor bio | LinkedIn (company)
Fritz Holzgrefe
President & Chief Executive Officer, Saia
Finance‑turned‑operator who has overseen rapid terminal expansion and consistent profitability as Saia scales its national LTL footprint.
Proxy bio | IR/financial releases | LinkedIn (company)
Tim Kohl
Chief Executive Officer, Marten Transport
Veteran reefer executive driving multi‑platform growth (truckload, dedicated, brokerage, Mexico) and premium service in temperature‑controlled long haul.
Leadership page | LinkedIn (company)
Derek Leathers
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Werner Enterprises
Industry voice and growth architect who advanced Werner’s Mexico cross‑border operations and diversified services while serving as Chairman & CEO.
Investor bio | LinkedIn (company)
Frank A. Lonegro
President & Chief Executive Officer, Landstar System
Former CSX CFO now leading Landstar’s asset‑light agent/owner‑operator model, marrying safety, specialized capacity and strong cash returns.
IR bio | Press release (CEO appointment) | LinkedIn (company)
Robert E. Low
Founder & President (CEO-equivalent), Prime Inc.
Founder who grew Prime from one truck into one of the nation’s largest refrigerated, flatbed and tanker fleets; noted for driver amenities and health programs.
Leadership bio | Company history | LinkedIn (company)
Judy R. McReynolds
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (through Dec 31, 2025), ArcBest (ABF Freight)
Long‑tenured CEO who transformed ArcBest from LTL‑centric to an integrated logistics provider, investing in tech like Vaux; slated to retire December 31, 2025.
News release | LinkedIn (company)
Adam Miller
Chief Executive Officer, Knight‑Swift Transportation
Promoted from CFO to CEO in February 2024; known for leading the Swift integration and expanding KNX’s LTL platform while sharpening margins.
Press release | LinkedIn (company)
Tonn Ostergard
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Crete Carrier Corporation (Crete/Shaffer/Hunt)
Decades‑long CEO focused on driver‑first culture and safety leadership (including early sleep‑apnea screening), keeping Crete among the top TL carriers.
Leadership page | LinkedIn (company)
David R. Parker
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Covenant Logistics
Co‑founder who built Covenant into a diversified expedited, dedicated, and managed‑transportation provider with a reputation for high‑value freight.
Leadership page | LinkedIn (company)
Mark Rourke
President & Chief Executive Officer, Schneider National
Career Schneider operator who scaled multimodal offerings and digital tools, balancing truckload, intermodal and brokerage to drive consistent returns.
Executive bio | LinkedIn (company)
Shelley Simpson
Chief Executive Officer & President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Three‑decade insider, architect of J.B. Hunt 360°, and since July 1, 2024 the CEO driving a mode‑neutral strategy and disciplined growth.
CEO announcement | LinkedIn (company)
John A. Smith
CEO‑designate, FedEx Freight spin‑off, FedEx Freight (planned spin‑off)
Veteran FedEx executive and former FedEx Freight CEO tapped in May 2025 to lead the freight unit’s planned spin‑off, bringing deep LTL experience.
News (Reuters) | LinkedIn (company)
Steve Williams
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Maverick Transportation
Founder and longtime CEO who helped launch the Trucking Alliance and pushed early adoption of safety tech in flatbed and glass hauling.
About/History | LinkedIn (company)
Joe Vitiritto
President & Chief Executive Officer, P.A.M. Transport
Operator‑oriented CEO credited with sharpening network discipline, mix and customer focus at one of the nation’s notable long‑haul truckload carriers.
About page | LinkedIn (company)
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