Cargo Transporters President Dennis Dellinger has added CEO to his title and announced more high-level promotions at the North Carolina-based carrier.
Cargo Transporters Announces Leadership Changes
Cargo Transporters President Dennis Dellinger has added CEO to his title and announced more high-level promotions at the North Carolina-based carrier.

Cargo Transporters leadership personnel, (left to right) Dennis Dellinger, Jerry Sigmon Jr., Jerry Sigmon Sr., Adam Heavner. Dellinger was promoted to president and chief executive officer at the North Carolina-based carrier.
Photo courtesy Cargo Transporters
Dellinger has been with Cargo Transporters since 1986, previously holding the titles of president, vice president, director of operations, fleet leader and others. In addition, he is a past chairman for the North Carolina Trucking Association and serves on its board of directors. He also holds two positions within the American Trucking Associations and sits on the advisory board of The Trucking Alliance.
"Year after year, Dennis has proven to be an outstanding leader in our organization as well as the industry," said John Pope, chairman of Cargo Transporters, in an announcement. "He has a vision for what his operation should be and how to achieve those goals."
Cargo Transporters also announced that Jerry Sigmon Jr. has been named chief operating officer and Adam Heavneer has assumed the role of vice president of sales. Jerry Sigmon Sr. will continue in the role of executive vice president, responsible for general operation analytics, strategic planning, budgets, models and macro pricing.
"We are excited that Jerry, Adam and Jerry will be leading these areas,” said Dellinger. “We are confident that each these individuals' abilities are well suited for and will be instrumental in our company's growth and success."
More Fleet Management

BeyondTrucks Targets Rate Complexity with New AI RateAgents
BeyondTrucks says its new RateAgents can turn plain-language rate logic into working code, starting with fuel surcharges — a critical but notoriously complex piece of carrier revenue.
Read More →
Volvo Sees Market ‘Tipping Point’ as New VNL Orders Surge
Soft freight conditions persist, but aging fleets, strong order intake, and new-product momentum signal a more optimistic second half of 2026, Volvo Trucks North America says.
Read More →
Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Strategic Fraud, Double Brokering, and Cybercrime Hit Trucking
Cargo theft is evolving from regional smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes. Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, with incidents rising sharply in recent years. Here’s how the schemes work — and what fleets can do to protect themselves.
Read More →
HDT Honors the Best New Products of 2025 at TMC [Photos]
Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Products awards recognize the best new products and technologies. Check out the award presentations at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
Read More →
Detroit Engines: Trusted Performance, Built for What's Next
The Detroit® Gen 6 engine platform proves that real progress doesn’t require a complete redesign. Built on 20 years of trusted technology, these engines are designed for efficiency, stronger performance, and greater reliability than before. And they do it all while complying with 2027 EPA standards on every mile.
Read More →
Q&A: What's Real in Advanced Truck Tech? ACT Expo's Erik Neandross Weighs In
The 2026 ACT Expo is focusing heavily on what organizer Erik Neandross calls trucking's digital frontier. This interview excerpt dives into artificial intelligence, zero-emission vehicles, and tips to make sense of it all.
Read More →
Trucking's Digital Frontier: AI, Connected Vehicles, Alternative Fuels and More
There's an amazing amount of new technology for trucking out there. For fleets, the challenge is figuring out what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s worth investing in.
Read More →
What's Real in Advanced Truck Technology? ACT Expo's Erik Neandross Weighs In
Artificial intelligence, the software-defined vehicle, telematics, autonomous trucks, electric trucks and alternative fuels, and more in this HDT Talks Trucking interview
Read More →
ACT: Trucking Volumes Rise, Capacity Tightens as Fuel Prices Cloud Outlook
ACT Research data shows volumes hitting a four-year high and supply-demand balance strengthening, but higher oil prices are undercutting tariff relief and tempering optimism.
Read More →
Wabash Teams Physical Security With Digital Tech For Better Cargo Visibility
The patent-pending cargo solution integrates a digitally connected cargo door and an intelligent locking system with the TrailerHawk.AI technology platform.
Read More →
