Fraley and Schilling competitors

Heartland Express is led by Michael Gerdin, who started his career with Heartland in 1983 as a teenager working in the truck wash bay. From 1998 to 2001, Mike was President of A&M Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland Express. In 2001 Michael was appointed to Vice-President of Regional Operations, and in 2006 he was appointed to President of the Company. Mike earned his BA degree in Business Management from Luther College.

Rollie served in the United States Air Force from 1969-72, where he was chief of data automation. After serving in the Air Force, Rollie returned to Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) and began managing K&W Transportation while working alongside his father, Harold, on ATS-related work. He did so until ATS sold K&W in 1994 when he fully transitioned into his current role. Rollie has served as ATS’ CEO since 2001. Prior to his military service, Rollie was helping with various tasks at ATS beginning at the age of 14. Rollie enjoys being involved in numerous community organizations throughout central Minnesota. Outside of community involvement, he also spends much of his free time hunting, fishing and spending time with his five grandchildren. Rollie attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned degrees in Business Administration and Math and Economics.

Greg McCoy is a President & CEO at Foodliner Inc and is based in Dubuque, Iowa. He studied at Dubuque Senior, University of Iowa.

Jim Richards is based in Brandon, Mississippi. He has worked as Chief Operating Officer at KLLM Transport Services. James studied at The University of Southern Mississippi between 1982 and 1986 and Bachelor Degree-Sales and Marketing between 1982 and 1986.

Sherri Brumbaugh is a Co-Vice Chairman at American Trucking Associations, President/CEO at Garner Trucking, and First Vice Chairman at American Trucking Associations.