Daseke restructuring

Daseke’s second quarter update welcomed by investors

Lone Star Transportation, a Daseke subsidiary

Daseke Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) announced progress on a few key financial metrics. The company reported that it expects to be operating and free cash flow-positive and to “further strengthen” its liquidity position during the second quarter.

In a June 18 press release, the nation’s largest flatbed carrier reported volumes have improved in five of the last six weeks, rebounding from April lows. The information provided in the release was an update as of June 1.

“As the leader in the North American...

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Daseke ratings review confirms recent downgrade

Daseke flatbed on highway

The nation’s largest flatbed carrier Daseke Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE) had its recently lowered credit ratings confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s Corp. NYSE: MCO). The June 10 action by the firm confirms the company’s debt rating at B3 and changes the company’s ratings outlook, which was “under review,” to “stable.”

Daseke’s debt, default and liquidity ratings had been under review for “further downgrade” following a March 30 ratings downgrade.

According to the report, Moody’s took into...

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Daseke looks within to complete leadership changes

Rick Williams - Daseke/Central Oregon Truck Co

A couple of quarters into a multi-phased restructuring designed to streamline operations and increase profitability, Daseke Inc (NASDAQ: DSKE), the nation’s largest flatbed carrier, announced the appointment of its new chief operating officer (COO).

In a May 12 press release, Daseke announced that Rick Williams, founder and CEO of previously acquired flatbed carrier Central Oregon Truck Company, Inc. and head of Daseke’s flatbed segment, has assumed the role of executive vice president and COO.  

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