New CEO and president for U.S. Xpress

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Fleet Owner  /  March 16, 2017

Known for its innovative and successful approach as a truckload carrier, U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. has announced a new generation of leadership with Eric Fuller taking on the role of CEO and Lisa Quinn Pate now president and chief administrative officer.  Current CEO Max Fuller, who founded the carrier in 1986 with partner Pat Quinn, will now serve as the company’s executive chairman.

"Eric and Lisa's new management roles represent one of many building blocks in our ongoing preparation for years of future success based on data-driven strategies," said Fuller. "Our industry will continue to get more competitive, and the companies with the best leaders, people, processes and equipment will come out on top. I'm confident that Eric and Lisa are the right people to take U.S. Xpress to the next level."

Eric Fuller has been with U.S. Xpress for almost 20 years, serving as its president and COO for the last five.  Over his time with the company, he has also filled a number of roles including regional operations manager and sr. VP of operations.

The fleet’s new president Lisa Quinn Pate had been serving as its general counsel and chief administrative officer. She joined U.S. Xpress in 2002, working in information technology, human resources and safety.

Making the new leadership announcement, the company said Max Fuller will remain as a full-time executive in his new role, primarily focusing on long-term strategy, industry innovation, talent development and equipment.

"Lisa and I, and the company as a whole, have been fortunate to have Max's leadership and mentorship throughout the years, and we anticipate having him working directly with us every day for years to come,” said Eric Fuller.  “He and Pat Quinn built this company with the intent of it being successful long term. With the support of Max and our 10,000-strong employee base, we intend to make that a reality and ensure U.S. Xpress remains one of the leading providers of transportation services throughout North America."

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U.S. Xpress Makes Top Leadership Moves

Heavy Duty Trucking  /  March 16, 2017

U.S. Xpress named Eric Fuller to the role of CEO and Lisa Quinn Pate as the new president and chief administrative officer for the truckload carrier, effective immediately.

The company’s board of directors has also announced that co-founder and 2006 HDT Fleet Innovator Max Fuller will take on the role of executive chairman for U.S. Xpress.

"Eric and Lisa's new management roles represent one of many building blocks in our ongoing preparation for years of future success based on data-driven strategies," said Max Fuller. "Our industry will continue to get more competitive, and the companies with the best leaders, people, processes, and equipment will come out on top. I'm confident that Eric and Lisa are the right people to take U.S. Xpress to the next level."

Eric Fuller has worked for U.S. Xpress for nearly 20 years in various management roles across the company, including regional operations manager and senior vice president of operations. For the past five years, he has served as president and chief operating officer, where he was responsible for operations including OTR, dedicated services, customer service, and planning.

Pate has worked for U.S. Xpress since 2002, using her legal and administrative background to work in leading critical functions across the company, including information technology, human resources, and safety. Prior to being named president, Pate served as general counsel and the chief administrative officer for U.S. Xpress. 

Max Fuller will remain a full-time executive officer in his new role as executive chairman for U.S. Xpress. His primary focus will be on long-term strategy, industry innovation, talent development, and equipment.

"Lisa and I, and the company as a whole, have been fortunate to have Max's leadership and mentorship throughout the years, and we anticipate having him working directly with us every day for years to come,” said Eric Fuller. “He and Pat Quinn built this company with the intent of it being successful long term. With the support of Max and our 10,000-strong employee base, we intend to make that a reality and ensure U.S. Xpress remains one of the leading providers of transportation services throughout North America."

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USA Truck's President-Trucking Resigns

Heavy Duty Trucking  /  March 16, 2017

The president of USA Truck’s trucking operations has resigned, effective March 13, in the latest in a string of leadership changes at the Van Buren, Arkansas-based company.

In an SEC filing March 13, USA Truck announced that N. Martin Tewari resigned as President - Trucking of the company. No other details were offered other than the fact that a search for his replacement has begun.

Tewari was named to the newly created position of President - Trucking in September 2015. He joined USA Truck from Con-way Truckload.

USA Truck reported a fourth-quarter loss of $3.8 million, or 48 cents per share, compared to net income a year earlier of $3.9 million, or 39 cents per share. This happened as revenue slipped to $103.1 million from $118 million. And its trucking operation reported an operating loss of $6.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 versus an operating profit of $4.5 million a year earlier.

“Our consolidated financial performance was unacceptable,” said James Reed, president and CEO, in reporting the company’s fourth-quarter and year-end 2016 results.

There have been a number of leadership changes at USA Truck in recent years. Reed was named president and CEO in late January of this year, succeeding Randy Rogers. USA Truck has had three different presidents and CEOs in the past three years, after John Simone stepped down from the position in 2015 to receive cancer treatment. He died in March 2016 and Thomas Glaser was named to replace him in July 2015. Rogers succeeded Glaser in January of last year.