USA-based specialised transport and logistics company Daseke has appointed Scott Hoppe as its executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeding Rick Williams who will retire.

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Hoppe will be responsible for managing and enhancing Daseke’s specialised and flatbed trucking activities and overseeing optimisation efforts.

Hoppe has over 30 years of trucking industry experience and is currently president and ceo of Daseke subsidiary E.W. Wylie. He will take up the position from June 1, 2023.

“Under Scott’s leadership, Wylie experienced tremendous growth,” said chief executive officer, Jonathan Shepko. “Scott has a tremendous grasp of both flatbed and specialised trucking, and a deep appreciation for the culture and legacy we intend to preserve through our continued transformation and optimisation initiatives.”