Universal Truckload Services Inc. announced that David A. Crittenden, Universal's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has resigned from the company to pursue other business interests. The Company appointed Jude Beres, age 44, as its Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2016. Mr. Beres previously served as the Company's Chief Administrative Officer since April 2015.

Prior to joining Universal, Mr. Beres worked for multiple affiliated companies in finance and accounting and most recently served as Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Central Transport. Mr. Beres has over 19 years of experience in the less-than-truckload, truckload, intermodal and logistics industries.