Atlas Van Lines, Shriners Children's launch partnership to support life-changing pediatric care. Home > business - The nation > Atlas Van Lines, Shriners Children's launch partnership to support life-changing pediatric care. Reading Time: < 1 minute EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Atlas Van Lines is teaming up with Shriners Children's to support its mission of providing life changing specialty care to children, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Through the partnership, a portion of proceeds from qualifying Atlas services will be donated to Shriners Children's to help fund critical care, groundbreaking research and comprehensive patient support programs. "When a child needs specialized medical care, access shouldn't be a barrier for any family," said Ryan McConnell, president and COO of Atlas Van Lines. "At Atlas, we are focused on supporting the communities we serve in meaningful ways, and this partnership allows us to make an impact and bring greater visibility to this important mission." Atlas will also support Shriners Children's through national campaigns, event participation and charitable contributions tied to its services, creating new opportunities to engage customers and communities in giving back. Reaching more families. Shriners Children's is a world-renowned pediatric healthcare system that has transformed the lives of nearly 2 million children since opening its first hospital in 1922. The organization is a leader in providing highly-specialized medical care for children with complex conditions, including orthopedic conditions, burns, cleft lip and palate and spinal cord injuries. Shriners Children's is dedicated to providing care regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status. "Partnerships like this are essential to our ability to provide innovative, top-level care to our patients," said Ryan West, director of strategic partnerships at Shriners Children's. "By teaming up with Atlas, we can reach more families and expand access to care, improving the lives of children across North America and beyond." Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

Transportation transitions: fleet leadership shifts at Atlas Van Lines, Fuel Transport, and TEN with new executives. Executive moves at Atlas Van Lines, Fuel Transport, and TEN highlight shifts in finance control, digital transformation, and fleet modernization strategy. June 12, 2026 Key takeaways. * Atlas Van Lines promoted Greg Williams to corporate controller, expanding oversight of treasury, AR, collections, and reporting. * Fuel Transport appointed Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead IT, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure functions. * TEN named Ari Silkey COO, tasking him with fleet operations and modernization of its 80,000-plus trailer network. Atlas Van Lines names Greg Williams corporate controller to lead broader finance operations. Atlas Van Lines recently promoted Greg Williams to corporate controller after 17 years with the company, expanding his leadership across multiple finance functions. He previously served as senior director and controller and has held several progressive roles since joining in 2009. "Greg is known for his deep accounting expertise, strong command of the business, and a leadership approach that challenges teams to recognize and operate at their full potential," said Stacie Banks, EVP and CFO at Atlas Van Lines. His tenure at Atlas, combined with his experience outside the organization, provides invaluable perspective as our finance function continues to evolve." Sponsored recommendations. Fuel Transport appoints Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead digital strategy. Fuel Transport recently appointed Sana Chaarani as VP of technology to lead its technology strategy, digital transformation, IT operations, and cybersecurity. The company said the role supports continued investment in scalable digital infrastructure as part of its logistics expansion and modernization efforts. "I'm excited to join Fuel Transport at a pivotal moment in both the company's growth roadmap and the logistics industry overall," Chaarani said. "Logistics is a particularly exciting industry right now as technology increasingly shapes how companies operate, scale, and deliver value across complex supply chains. The opportunity to help build technology capabilities that directly enable growth, resilience, and client experience is incredibly compelling, and I look forward to working alongside the team to continue strengthening the digital foundation that will support Fuel's next phase of growth." TEN names Ari Silkey COO to modernize fleet operations and trailer management systems. The Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) recently appointed Ari Silkey as COO to strengthen operations and modernize fleet management across its 80,000-plus trailer network. Silkey joins from Amazon, where he served as GM of Amazon Freight and helped build the company's North American surface transportation network. "Ari has built and scaled transportation operations at a level that very few people in this industry have, yet every conversation with him comes back to the customer," said Hooman Yazhari, CEO at TEN. "His mindset combines innovation and drive with a genuine empathy that makes people want to build alongside him. Ari is a strong addition to the leadership team we've been building, and will help us accelerate the operational and technology investments for our customers." This piece was created with the help of generative AI tools and edited by our content team for clarity and accuracy. Voice your opinion! Become a member of the community! Take advantage of our EXCLUSIVE benefits. Create your account to start your free membership. Join Today!

New leadership and career insights in trucking industry. Every week, TruckNews.com shares updates on news, significant appointments, promotions, and accolades within the trucking sector. This week's highlights feature a new member on TFI International's board of directors, a promotion at Atlas Van Lines, a new appointment at Teletrac Navman, students gaining insights into trucking careers, Trucks for Change Network carriers committing to transport food for a charity until year-end, and Steed Standard Transport establishing a scholarship in memory of a former driver. Sebastian Martel joins TFI International board. Effective July 31, Sebastian Martel will join TFI International's board of directors. Martel has served as CFO at BRP for almost two decades and holds an accountancy degree from McGill University. "We are excited to have Sebastian on our board, recognizing his leadership and contributions to BRP," stated Alain Bedard, chairman and CEO of TFI International. Atlas Van Lines promotes Ryan Parmenter. Atlas Van Lines has announced the promotion of Ryan Parmenter to vice-president of IT. After his role as senior director of enterprise architecture, he will enhance system efficiencies and a customer-focused approach. "Ryan's extensive experience makes him a significant asset to our senior leadership," remarked Ryan McConnell, president of Atlas Van Lines. Students discover careers in trucking. Over 35 high school students explored various career paths in trucking during an event organized by the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC), the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), and Bison Transport. The event, part of TBDC's Skilled Trades Summer Camp, included presentations and a tour of Bison's facility, exposing students to roles within the industry. Shane Scoville named chief revenue officer at Teletrac Navman. Shane Scoville has been appointed as chief revenue officer at Teletrac Navman, previously serving as VP at Verizon Connect. He will head commercial operations and customer teams, with a focus on leveraging telematics solutions to stimulate growth, as stated by Alain Samaha, president of Teletrac Navman. Trucks for Change Network supports charity. The Trucks for Change Network (T4C) has reaffirmed its commitment to The For Good Foundation (TFGF) to provide food transportation services through the end of 2023. Twenty carriers are part of this initiative, delivering over 300,000 pounds of food to banks across Canada. "Our network's support has been crucial for the foundation's success," TFGF's founder noted. New scholarship established by Steed Standard Transport. Steed Standard Transport has collaborated with the OTA Education Foundation to create a scholarship honoring Gary Lebold, a longtime driver who passed away in 2021. Awarded annually to a third-year supply chain student at Conestoga College, the scholarship reflects Lebold's long-standing contributions to the company. If you have updates or announcements related to personnel changes in the trucking sector, please contact Leo Barros at [email protected].