Smith Transport named Todd Smith president, succeeding Barry F. Smith, who has served the Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania-based trucking company since 1983 and will continue to serve as the company’s chief executive officer and chairman of the board.
Smith Transport Selects Successor to Barry Smith as President
Smith Transport named Todd Smith president, succeeding Barry F. Smith, who has served the Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania-based trucking company since 1983.
by Staff
January 29, 2018
Todd Smith (left) is succeeding Barry Smith (right) as president of Smith Transport. Photo: Smith Transport
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The new company president has 25 years of executive management experience. “The board and I are confident that Todd will advance the mission and vision of our company, to allow it to excel in the dedication to employees, customers and our community," said Barry Smith.
Smith Transport is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary in July of this year, growing from 5 units to more than 1,000 with a full logistics service department.
"Smith Transport is highly received in our industry as having exceptional drivers, outstanding employees and the best equipment. I look forward to working with our team to continue to build on our company's success," said Todd Smith.
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