Mark Ford Joins Highway as Chief Capacity Officer

Core Insights - Highway has appointed Mark Ford as Chief Capacity Officer to enhance growth and advance its vision in redefining trust and identity in the freight industry [1][3] Company Overview - Highway specializes in Carrier Identity® solutions for freight brokers, aiming to reduce fraud and streamline the digital booking process [4] - The company automates compliance, enabling brokers to efficiently identify the right carrier for every load while building their network with speed and security [4] Leadership Experience - Mark Ford brings over 30 years of experience in carrier strategy, operations, and network development from leading third-party logistics providers [2] - He previously served as Chief Capacity Officer at BlueGrace Logistics and was a founding member of Coyote Logistics, contributing to the establishment of one of North America's largest carrier networks [2] Strategic Vision - Ford's role will focus on expanding Highway's value to brokers and carriers through secure, identity-first capacity and procurement strategies [3] - The company aims to address trust issues in the freight industry, which Ford identifies as one of the sector's biggest challenges [3] Industry Perspective - Michael Caney, Chief Commercial Officer at Highway, emphasizes that Ford's experience will help lead the company through significant industry inflection points [4]