Daseke announces CEO transition and new executive chairman
Daseke’s board of directors has appointed Chris Easter, its chief operating offcer, as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Daseke will work with Easter in an advisory capacity while the board conducts a search for a permanent CEO.
Daseke adds three to its board of directors
Daseke Inc. has added Ena Williams, Chuck Serianni and Kim Warmbier to its board of directors.
Daseke closes acquisition of Aveda Transportation and Energy Services
Daseke Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of oil rig moving company Aveda Transportation and Energy Services. Under terms of the agreement, Daseke paid C $0.90 (US $0.70) per share, or approximately $42.6 million, plus the payoff of $54.8 million in Aveda debt, net of cash. The consideration was comprised of approximately $27.3
Daseke Fleet Services focus on purchasing, equipment optimization
Daseke Inc. has announced the formation of Daseke Fleet Services. According to Daseke, the new department will support Daseke’s growing scale by leveraging areas such as purchasing, equipment optimization and maintenance. Daseke Fleet Services will focus on supporting the Daseke family of operating companies through lifecycle management of revenue equipment—including maximization of national purchasing power, enhanced
Daseke appoints Scott Wheeler as president
Daseke Inc. has announced the appointment of its chief financial officer, Scott Wheeler, as the company’s new president. Wheeler (pictured above right) assumes the role of president from company founder Don Daseke (above left), who will continue to serve as Daseke’s chief executive officer and chairman. Wheeler will continue to be Daseke’s CFO. “I
Daseke merges with R&R Trucking
Daseke Inc., a provider of flatbed, open-deck and specialized trucking capacity, announced a merger with R&R Trucking, a specialized transporter of defense and commercial AA&E (arms, ammunitions and explosives) cargo. This marks Daseke’s fourth company addition since May 1. “R&R Trucking is highly specialized, transporting the nation’s most sensitive cargo. Fewer than 20 companies in the
Daseke merges with two open deck specialized transportation companies
Daseke Inc. has announced a merger with two open deck specialized transportation companies: The Schilli Companies, headquartered in Indiana, and Big Freight Systems Inc., headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. “We’re proud to welcome Schilli and Big Freight, as well as each of their outstanding teams to the Daseke family,” said Don Daseke, president and CEO of
Smokey Point Distributing named Safety Fleet of the Year by Washington Trucking Associations
Smokey Point Distributing has been named the Safety Fleet of the Year in the common carrier category (over 5 million miles) by the Washington Trucking Associations. “We take safety to heart and we’re very honored to be named the top carrier in our state,” said Lee Michaud, executive vice president for SPD. “Safety begins with
Daseke Inc.—Powered by strength in diversity
For Scott Wheeler, it’s all about continuous improvement. “Our mission is to be better tomorrow than we are today,” says Wheeler, executive vice president and corporate chief executive officer of Daseke Inc. “Daseke is more than a group of trucking companies. It is comprised of companies with strong management and highly personalized customer service skills,