Joey B. Hogan, 64, has served as a director since May 2023. In June 2023 Mr. Hogan retired after serving as an officer of the Company for more than twenty-five years, most recently as an Executive Vice President (EVP) focused on strategic planning, mentoring the leadership team, government relations, and other special projects. Mr. Hogan served as our President from April 2021 to January 2023, and our Principal Financial Officer (PFO) between April 2021 and May 2022. Previously, Mr. Hogan served as our Co-President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) from April 2020 to April 2021 and as our President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) from February 2016 to April 2020. From May 2007 to February 2016 Mr. Hogan served as our Senior EVP and COO, as well as President of Covenant Transport, Inc. (CTI). Mr. Hogan was our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 1997 to May 2007, our EVP from May 2003 to May 2007, and a Senior Vice President (SVP) from December 2001 to May 2003. From the time he joined us in August 1997 through December 2001, Mr. Hogan served as our Treasurer. Mr. Hogan served as a director and on the Audit Committee of previously publicly traded Chattem, Inc., a consumer products company, from April 2009 through March 2010, and previously served as an officer of the Truckload Carriers Association. The Board believes Mr. Hogan s experience and in-depth knowledge of the Company and the transportation and logistics industries, and his previous board experience qualify him to serve on our Board.