Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) has appointed chief operating officer Nathan Smith as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Smith joined TEN in December 2024 after a long career at J.B. Hunt, where he held senior leadership positions including senior vice-president of equipment and properties and senior vice-president of intermodal operations.
“Nathan is a highly respected leader with a deep understanding of our business and industry,” said Tom Donohue, chairman of TEN, in a news release. “His operational expertise and steady leadership make him the right person to guide TEN through this transition and ensure we continue on our growth trajectory. The board would like to thank Scott Nelson for his service and leadership, and we are grateful for his cooperation during this transition.”
The appointment comes amid company achieving several milestones. In recent months, TEN has rolled out several initiatives, including the launch of TEN Ready, a disaster recovery program that delivers trailers in times of crisis; the upcoming introduction of a patent-pending customer service at TEN Cool and its geographic expansion into the Houston, Texas, and Pacific Northwest markets through partnerships.
“I am deeply committed to ensuring that our customers and our people remain well-supported as we continue to strengthen operations and empower our teams. It is an honor to step into the role of interim CEO at such an important time for TEN, and I look forward to building on the company’s strong foundation and position as an industry leader,” Smith added in the release.
