Radiant Logistics, Inc. announced the appointment of David Buss to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective August 31, 2026. The company filed an -K report detailing the terms of Mr. Buss's employment and upcoming corporate events.
Mr. Buss, age 62, brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the transportation and logistics sector. Prior to joining Radiant, he served as an independent private equity transportation logistics advisor from August 2025 until July 2026. His previous role included serving as the Chief Executive Officer, North America Cluster for DB Schenker, where he led the U.S. division and coordinated business unit offerings. During his tenure at DB Schenker, he helped improve operating margins by more than 200% over a five-year period. He also served on the integration steering committee for the company's acquisition of USA Truck, completed in September 2022, until July 2025.
The company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Buss, which includes an annual base salary of $250,000, subject to annual evaluation and adjustment. Incentive compensation will be awarded based on the achievement of corporate and individual objectives at the discretion of the company's audit and executive oversight committee. The agreement provides Mr. Buss with customary employment benefits, including participation in the company's stock option plans and health benefits. Regarding severance, he is entitled to six months of salary continuation if terminated due to death or disability, or by the company other than for cause. If a Change of Control occurs within nine months of his resignation for Good Reason or a termination by the company without cause, he is entitled to twelve months of severance.
The filing also discloses that the company will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at its corporate offices on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific time. Holders of record of common stock outstanding as of the close of business on September 29, 2026, are entitled to vote. The company has set specific deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations to be included in the proxy materials, requiring written notice to be received by September 27, 2026, and September 17, 2026, respectively.
