Universal Truckload Services Inc. announced that Chief Executive Officer Scott Wolfe notified Universal of his intention to retire upon expiration of his employment contract with Universal at the end of 2014. Universal also announced that its Board of Directors has approved the hiring of Jeff Rogers, former President of YRC Freight, to the position of Executive Vice President until the end of 2014, after which Mr. Rogers will succeed Mr. Wolfe as Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has also appointed Mr. Wolfe as a director of Universal effective immediately.

Mr. Rogers, a former United States Army Airborne Ranger, brings a wealth of executive experience to Universal. He was employed for 16 years by YRC Freight, the last two years of which he served as YRC's President.