USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK), a leading transportation and logistics
provider, has named James L. Cade as Vice President of Maintenance.
“Jim is a key addition to our expanded and strengthened management
team,” said USA Truck President and CEO John Simone. “He will spearhead
one of our primary initiatives — to enhance USA Truck’s maintenance
process so that we can continue improving our customer service, vehicle
uptime and profit potential.
“As a 25-year veteran of the industry, Jim has had responsibility for
some of the largest fleets in North America. Time and time again, he has
proven his ability to develop innovative fleet management solutions and
reduce vehicle operating costs. We are excited to have him join our team
and look forward to his contributions as we optimize our assets and
operations.”
Cade most recently served as Vice President of Field Maintenance for
National Express Corporation, where he directed the maintenance program
for its fleet of 22,000 school and transit buses. Earlier in his career,
Cade served as Director of Fleet Maintenance for ServiceMaster, with
responsibility for more than 15,000 units; as Executive Vice President
of Maintenance and Purchasing for Arrow Trucking; and as Vice President
of Maintenance for Ryder System, with responsibility for 180,000 trucks.
Cade has been a member of the Technology and Maintenance Council since
1986 and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. He earned an Associate of Science in
Diesel Engineering from Des Moines Area Community College and a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, with honors, from
Nova--Southeastern University in Florida.
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About USA Truck
USA Truck is a transportation and logistics provider headquartered in
Van Buren, Arkansas, with terminals, offices and staging facilities
located throughout the United States. We transport commodities
throughout the continental U.S. and into and out of portions of Canada.
We also transport general commodities into and out of Mexico by allowing
through-trailer service from our terminal in Laredo, Texas. Our
Strategic Capacity Solutions and Intermodal service offerings provide
customized transportation solutions using the latest technological tools
available and multiple modes of transportation.
