New Century Transportation names Gilbert CEO
1/16/2012
WESTAMPTON, N.J. — New Century Transportation has named transportation industry veteran Terrence M. Gilbert, former president of Roadway Express Inc., the company’s new CEO. Harry Muhlschlegel, the company’s founder, is retiring from his operating role and will remain on the board of directors of New Century as vice chairman, the company said. 
Gilbert has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation industry having joined less-than-truckload carrier Roadway Express in 1979 as an operations supervisor. He worked his way up through the Roadway Express management ranks holding numerous terminal manager and district manager positions before moving into the executive ranks.
“Terry Gilbert is a proven leader in the transportation industry and brings over 30 years of operating and sales expertise to New Century,” said Muhlschlegel. “Terry’s background as a successful operator in the trucking industry, with broad experience in sales and marketing, terminal management, and operations, will provide our customers with a continuation of the quality service they have come to expect from New Century. I am very pleased that an executive of Terry’s caliber and experience will be joining our team as my successor.”
Gilbert has more than 30 years of experience in the transportation industry having joined less-than-truckload carrier Roadway Express in 1979 as an operations supervisor. He worked his way up through the Roadway Express management ranks holding numerous terminal manager and district manager positions before moving into the executive ranks.
In 2007, Gilbert was named president of Roadway Express where he led the strategic direction and executive management of the organization throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“New Century’s proven Load-to-Deliver LTL business model, and complementary truckload segment, is a unique method of providing superior service to our customers,” said Gilbert. “I am very excited about the opportunity to succeed Harry and lead the company into its next phase of growth. I look forward to working with management, drivers and all employees to continue to expand New Century.”
New Century Transportation Inc. bills itself as a specialized motor carrier that combines the high revenue yield characteristics of a less-than-truckload carrier with the operating flexibility and low fixed costs of a service-sensitive truckload carrier. New Century offers a full range of over-the-road transportation solutions, including customized, time-definite, dedicated and specialized less-than-truckload and truckload services. The company’s specialized services include the transportation of temperature-controlled and hazardous freight. New Century is based in Westampton, NJ.
New Century is a portfolio company of Jefferies Capital Partners.
Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at kevinj@thetrucker.com.
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