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Daseke Further Advanced its Capital Allocation Priorities During the quarter, Daseke reduced its term-loan balance by an additional $20 million: Year-to-date, Daseke deployed cash on hand to reduce its term-loan balance by $70 million and redeem all Series B-1 shares (13% dividend rate) for $20 million Actions deliver on stated commitment to balance sheet strength, reduce associated future cash interest and preferred dividend payments, and further decrease the Company's cost of capital...

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (or the “Company”), today announced that it will hold a conference call Thursday, November 9 th at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the financial and operational results of its second quarter, ended September 30, 2023. Participants are encouraged to join via a listen-only mode with this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/6xzqpdvm . For participants that prefer to dial in by phone, please register with this link:...

Second-Quarter 2023 Highlights (comparisons to first-quarter 2023) Revenue of $407 million and revenue net of fuel surcharge of $362 million, growth of $8 million and $14 million, respectively, due to strong operational execution and a $0.05 rate per mile improvement Operating ratio of 95% and adjusted operating ratio of 92%, improved from 97% and 93%, respectively Net income improved to $6 million, or $0.07 earnings per diluted share attributable to common stockholders (EPS), compared to $1...

ADDISON, Texas, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (or the “Company”), today announced that it will hold a conference call Thursday, Aug 3 rd at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the financial and operational results of its second quarter, ended June 30, 2023. Participants are encouraged to join via a listen-only mode with this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/q4wahgpq . For participants that prefer to dial in by phone, please register with this link:...

ADDISON, Texas, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), a premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, yesterday appointed Scott Hoppe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Mr. Hoppe succeeds Rick Williams, who retired from the Company effective today. For additional information, please refer to the Company’s March 3,...

Executed asset-right strategy, generated 4.1% growth in company loads and improved utilization Reduced $50 million of total debt and redeemed $20 million of preferred shares, improving financial leverage and providing immediate accretion to common stockholders Subsequent to Quarter End, Daseke Advanced its Capital Allocation Priorities Reduced term-loan balance with $50.0 million of cash on hand, decreasing future interest expense Redeemed all Series B-1 shares (13% dividend rate) with $20.3...

ADDISON, Texas, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (or the “Company”), today announced that it will hold a conference call Tuesday, May 9 th at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the financial and operational results of its first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Participants are encouraged to join via a listen-only mode with this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/jsphwmsp For participants that prefer to dial in by phone, please register with this link:...

ADDISON, Texas, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), a premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, today announced that Executive Vice President (“EVP”) and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) Rick Williams will retire from his current position after a successful 36-year career in the transportation industry. Scott Hoppe, currently President and Chief...

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (Daseke or, the Company), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end markets, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, and provided the 2023 outlook. Fourth-Quarter 2022 Highlights (comparisons to fourth quarter 2021) Revenue of $408.2 million, a 3.5% increase, including Specialized Solutions...

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, announced today that members of its management team would be attending the Stifel 2023 Transportation & Logistics Conference on February 7th and 8th. Jonathan Shepko, Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Coley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and...

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), a premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, today announced that Adrianne D. Griffin joined the company as Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer. Mrs. Griffin will be responsible for leading the Company’s investor relations program, including engagement with shareholders, investors, and the...

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, today announced that it plans to report results for its fourth quarter and full year, ended December 31, 2022, on Monday, February 6 th . A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results is scheduled for February 6 at 11:00 AM ET. Participants are encouraged...

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed its repurchase of 17,932,725 shares of the Company’s common stock from its founder, Mr. Don R. Daseke, and his affiliates at a purchase price of $6.00 per share (the “Founder’s Repurchase”), which represents approximately 28.6% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares as of November 9, 2022. As part of the Founder’s...

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, announced today that Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Traci Graham, is scheduled to participate in two upcoming investor conferences and will be conducting one-on-one meetings with investors that have registered for the respective events....

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with its founder, Mr. Don R. Daseke, and his affiliates, to repurchase their total holdings (17,932,725 shares) in the Company at a purchase price of $6.00 per share (the “Founder’s Repurchase”). This represents a repurchase by the Company of approximately 28.6% of its issued and outstanding common shares as of November 9,...

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. Third Quarter 2022 Highlights: Revenue of $462.8 million, an increase of 9.0% over third quarter 2021 revenue of $424.6 million Net Income of $12.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted...

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, today announced that it plans to report results for its third quarter, ended September 30, 2022, on Wednesday, November 9. A conference call to discuss the financial and operational results is scheduled for November 9 at 11:00 AM ET. Investors, analysts, and members of the...

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $40 million of its outstanding common stock. The Company intends to fund the repurchase program with cash on hand. The...

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, announced today that it has named Aaron Coley as the Company’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective October 28 th of this year. In this role, Mr. Coley will be responsible for managing all treasury, accounting, tax,...

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daseke, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) (“Daseke” or the “Company”), the premier North American transportation solutions specialist dedicated to servicing challenging industrial end-markets, announced today that it had accepted the resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Jason Bates, effective September 19, 2022. Mr. Bates stepped down at this time as a result of familial obligations that necessitated a move...