Darrel J. Harris
As President and Chief Operating Officer, Darrel Harris is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Yellow Corporation, one of the nation’s largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. Harris leads a team of 30,000 freight professionals at more than 300 terminal locations, transporting over 14 million shipments annually for a diverse customer base that includes retail, manufacturing, and large and small businesses throughout North America. Harris also heads the company’s One Yellow enterprise transformation initiative, creating a modern, super-regional LTL network designed to improve operational efficiencies that enhance customer service, increase productivity and strengthen financial results.
Harris has more than 27 years of extensive LTL industry experience. He began his career as a dock worker for a large national LTL carrier, where he spent nearly two decades in various leadership roles of increasing responsibility in both operations and sales. Harris currently serves on the Board of Directors for SMC3, a leading provider of LTL technology solutions.