Thomas Glaser was named new chief executive officer and president of USA Truck by the board of directors. Former CEO and director John M. Simone resigned on July 9 to focus on his health after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Glaser, a USA Truck director, served as interim chief operating officer since April, when Simone took a medical leave.
Chairman of the Board Robert A. Peiser said, 鈥淲e are pleased that Tom Glaser is stepping in to accelerate the company鈥檚 operational and financial progress. Among Tom鈥檚 many attributes, he brings to his new role an extensive knowledge of the industry and USA Truck鈥檚 operations, as well as a proven ability to lead.鈥�
After the appointment was announced, Glaser told聽Arkansas Business,聽鈥淪tepping back in, I wasn鈥檛 hesitating at all. I had retired. John鈥檚 health 鈥� it鈥檚 a serious condition he has 鈥� and really the opportunity to help, I was more than happy to do that. The company is important to the community, it鈥檚 important to the people, and it鈥檚 important to continue what John started.鈥�
Glaser previously served as USA Truck鈥檚 interim chief operating officer from January 2013 to June 2013. He has more than 30 years of management experience in the trucking industry, including serving as president of two truckload carriers.
