Ruan Transportation Management Systems has announced changes to key leadership positions within the company.
Ruan Names New President, COO
Ruan Transportation Management Systems has announced changes to key leadership positions within the company.
by Staff
August 27, 2014
1 min to read
Ben McLean has been named as the new president and chief operating officer. He previously served as executive vice president, where he oversaw Ruan’s western operations and the information technology, maintenance, assets and legal teams.
Mclean originally joined Ruan in 2007. In his new role he will have oversight responsibility of Ruan's more than 260 operations worldwide.
“Ben has demonstrated his ability to provide the leadership required to ensure the ongoing success of our company,” said Ruan CEO Steve Chapman. “He will undoubtedly continue its tradition of putting people first, providing exceptional customer service and giving back to the communities Ruan serves.”
Ruan also announced that Dan Van Alstine was joining the company as president of western dedicated contract services. Van Alstine has a background in the transportation industry and was most recently the senior vice president and general manager of dedicated services and logistics at Schneider National
Van Alstine will be reporting to McLean.
More Fleet Management
'Beyond Compliance,' Regulations, Driver Coaching on ATRI’s 2026 Research List
The American Transportation Research Institute will examine driver coaching, regulatory impacts — including the "Beyond Compliance" concept —and weather disruptions that shape trucking operations.
Read More →
Fleet Advantage's Brian Antonellis on the Growing Need to Replace Old Trucks
Fleet Advantage's Brian Antonellis says it's time for fleets to get back to the fundamentals of good maintenance practices. And that includes replacing older, inefficient equipment.
Read More →
Truckstop.com Adding to Open Deck, Heavy Haul Offerings
Load matching for flatbed, lowbed, oversize and overweight loads can't be automated like basic van freight, but Truckstop.com is adding more high-tech tools to help.
Read More →
Trucker Path, Truckstop.com Expand Load Access Partnership
An expanded Trucker Path and Truckstop.com integration brings more freight opportunities into the TruckLoads app while emphasizing security and network quality.
Read More →
Truckload Rates Hit Two-Year Highs as Diesel Costs Surge, DAT Says
Strong March freight demand combined with a spike in fuel costs pushed both spot and contract truckload rates to their highest levels in more than two years.
Read More →
The AI Conversation You Need to Have with Your TMS Provider
Everyone’s talking about AI — but is your transportation management system actually built for it?
Read More →
Kriska Buys Fellow Canadian Carrier Sharp Transportation Systems
Being part of KTG will allow Sharp to expand and improve its services.
Read More →
Bill in House Would Raise Minimum Insurance for Motor Carriers to $5 Million
The Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act would increase insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers by nearly seven times.
Read More →
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Hits Four-Year High in February
Strong freight rates push TCI to 10.2, but FTR expects fuel-price volatility to skew March results.
Read More →
C.H. Robinson Offers Carriers Relief as Diesel Prices Surge
C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on fuel cards and cash advances for April and May, aiming to help carriers offset rising diesel costs tied to geopolitical instability.
Read More →