Leading Executives in Trucking Companies, Road Haulage
Alain Bédard
Chairman, President & CEO, TFI International
Longtime dealmaker behind TFI’s North American consolidation strategy (including UPS Freight/TForce Freight in 2021) and steady margin focus; still serving as chairman, president and CEO as of September 11, 2025.
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Sid Brown
Chief Executive Officer, NFI Industries
Third‑generation leader who grew NFI from a regional hauler to a large family‑owned 3PL and dedicated carrier with 18,000+ employees across North America.
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Charlie DeLacey
Chief Executive Officer, Kenan Advantage Group
Orchestrated KAG’s tank‑truck leadership and M&A strategy; CEO since 2021 after roles in corporate development and as CFO.
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Rob Estes
Chairman & CEO, Estes Express Lines
Fourth‑generation steward of the largest privately held U.S. LTL carrier; remains chairman & CEO while advancing network and tech investments.
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Kevin "Marty" Freeman
President & CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
Veteran ODFL operator elevated to CEO on July 1, 2023, guiding one of the industry’s best‑run LTL networks and operating ratios.
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Michael Gerdin
Chairman & CEO, Heartland Express
Second‑generation leader known for disciplined operations and acquisitive growth (e.g., Smith Transport), maintaining strong balance sheet discipline.
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Mario Harik
Chief Executive Officer, XPO
Tech‑forward operator who became CEO in 2022, accelerating XPO’s LTL transformation with proprietary technology and network expansion.
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Fritz Holzgrefe (Frederick J. Holzgrefe III)
President & CEO, Saia
Former CFO turned CEO in 2020, leading aggressive terminal expansion (including Yellow terminal acquisitions) and award‑winning performance.
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Derek Leathers
Chairman & CEO, Werner Enterprises
Chairman & CEO credited with Werner’s Mexico cross‑border expansion and diversification across dedicated, intermodal and logistics.
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Frank A. Lonegro
President & CEO, Landstar System
Former CSX executive who became CEO on Feb 2, 2024, guiding Landstar’s asset‑light agent/BCO model and digital tools push.
Mike Ludwick
Interim President & CEO, Bison Transport
Longtime Bison executive appointed interim CEO on June 1, 2024, steering cross‑border growth and multimodal offerings across North America.
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Ben McLean
Chief Executive Officer, Ruan Transportation Management Systems
Third‑generation family CEO since 2015, advancing dedicated contract carriage, supply chain solutions, and safety leadership.
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Judy R. McReynolds
Chairman & CEO (through Dec 31, 2025), ArcBest
CEO since 2010 who transformed ArcBest into an integrated logistics provider; scheduled to retire Dec 31, 2025, with Seth Runser named CEO‑elect.
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Adam Miller
Chief Executive Officer, Knight‑Swift Transportation
Elevated to CEO in Feb 2024; focused on expanding the LTL footprint (AAA Cooper, MME) and margin improvement following the U.S. Xpress acquisition.
Matthew T. Moroun
Interim President & CEO, PAMT Corp. (formerly P.A.M. Transport)
Board chairman stepped in as interim president & CEO on June 27, 2025, ensuring continuity while the carrier searches for a permanent chief.
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Mark Rourke
President & CEO, Schneider
Company veteran credited with scaling Schneider’s multimodal platform and culture; serves as president & CEO and public face of its 90‑year milestone.
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Robert E. Sanchez
Chairman & CEO, Ryder System
More than a decade as CEO leading growth in dedicated transportation, supply chain solutions, and fleet management, while modernizing tech and operations.
Gary D. Sasser
Chairman & CEO, Averitt Express
Owner‑operator of Averitt since 1971 who built it into a leading LTL and supply chain provider with 9,000+ associates across the U.S.
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Shelley Simpson
Chief Executive Officer & President, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Three‑decade JBHT leader and co‑architect of the J.B. Hunt 360° platform; became CEO on July 1, 2024, with a mandate to drive long‑term growth.
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John Smith
CEO‑designate, FedEx Freight spin‑off (COO, FedEx U.S. & Canada Surface Ops), FedEx Freight (planned spin‑off)
Veteran FedEx operator appointed CEO‑designate of the upcoming FedEx Freight spin‑off; overseeing the division during separation planning after Lance Moll’s Jan 2025 retirement.
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