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AAA Cooper Transportation is executing its succession plan three years after Knight-Swift’s $1.35 billion acquisition of the carrier. Prickett will help lead an LTL expansion that the parent company hopes will be completed within two years.
In the release, Dove credited Prickett with strengthening the Alabama-based carrier’s culture, safety, service offerings, systems and operations. Prickett is too SMC³ board member.
“Charlie is extremely prepared for his new role as CEO of AAA Cooper,” said Dove.
AAA Cooper has 5,500 employees, 3,000 tractors and 7,500 trailers, according to his website. The carrier enjoys a culture of trust, collaboration and innovation that is widely known and respected in the industry, Prickett said in the release.
“These characteristics inspire our vision for growth, innovation and geographic expansion,” said the new CEO. “I am humbled and incredibly grateful to everyone at this company for their support and commitment and to those who have influenced my path throughout my career.”
of Prickett The promotion is well deserved, Knight-Swift CEO Adam Miller wrote in a LinkedIn comment.
“I look forward to your continued success,” Miller wrote.