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Rowdy Transport Names Jason Ickert as President to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

Rowdy Transport, a leading provider of specialized full-truckload, final-mile, and heavy-haul logistics solutions for high-stakes energy, industrial, and infrastructure supply chains, today announced the appointment of Jason Ickert as President of the Rowdy Family of Companies.

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Jason Ickert, President of Rowdy Transportation

Jason Ickert, President of Rowdy Transportation

In this role, Ickert will oversee overall strategy, operations, and growth across Rowdy's divisions—including Rowdy Transport, Rowdy FR8, Rowdy Logistics, and Rowdy Resources—while partnering closely with Founder and CEO Craig Gandy to accelerate the company's momentum in serving demanding sectors such as frac sand last-mile delivery, aggregates, steel processing, over-dimensional freight, and complex project cargo.

"Jason brings exactly the proven leadership, operational excellence, and strategic vision we need as Rowdy continues to evolve and expand our capabilities," said Craig Gandy, CEO & Founder of Rowdy Transportation. "His deep experience in scaling logistics organizations, integrating teams and technology, driving P&L performance, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering mission critical solutions. We're thrilled to welcome him to the Rowdy Family and look forward to the impact he'll make alongside our talented team."

Ickert joins Rowdy with more than 30 years of experience in transportation, third-party logistics (3PL), and supply chain management. Most recently, he served in senior roles including President and COO positions at asset-based and brokerage organizations, where he focused on operational transformation and strategic growth in dynamic markets. He has a track record of scaling high-growth companies, enhancing customer experience, and solving complex supply chain challenges—making him ideally suited to guide Rowdy's next chapter.

"I am grateful to Craig and the leadership team to be asked to join Rowdy at this pivotal time," said Jason Ickert, President of Rowdy Transportation. "Rowdy has built an exceptional reputation for reliability, grit, and customer obsession in some of the toughest logistics environments. I look forward to working with Craig and each member of the Rowdy Family to strengthen our specialized expertise, expand our flexible solutions, and continue delivering the essentials that power progress across some of the most rugged industries."

Since its founding in 2011, Rowdy Transportation has grown from East Texas roots into a trusted partner for critical, highly-specialized freight—emphasizing safety, integrity, accountability, and adaptability. With Ickert's appointment, the company is positioned to further innovate, enhance service offerings, and drive sustainable growth while upholding its core values.

For more information about Rowdy Transportation and its family of companies, visit www.rowdytransport.com.

About Rowdy Transportation Rowdy Transportation is a family-owned provider of specialized transportation solutions, including full-truckload, last-mile frac sand delivery, over-dimensional/heavy-haul, flatbed, dry van, pneumatic/bulk, and brokerage services. Headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with terminals across the Midwest, Southeast, and the southern border, Rowdy delivers on Critical Missions with Uncompromising Grit for energy, aggregates, steel, industrial, and infrastructure clients nationwide.

Rowdy has built an exceptional reputation for reliability, grit, and customer obsession in some of the toughest logistics environments.

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