United Road Promotes Ryan Kraft to Chief Executive Officer

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PLYMOUTH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025--

United Road, the largest provider of finished vehicle logistics in North America, is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Kraft to Chief Executive Officer. This marks an exciting new chapter in the company’s history as Kraft brings a dynamic vision and deep institutional knowledge to the role.

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Ryan Kraft, CEO at United Road

Kraft, 43, has been a driving force at United Road for over 15 years, steadily rising through the organization and leaving a lasting impact in every position he has held. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer, and prior to that as Chief Digital Officer, Kraft has also held roles in IT, project management, and financial analysis, giving him a comprehensive view of the business.

“The Board approved this promotion with the highest level of confidence,” said Mark Anderson, immediate past Chairman and CEO. “Ryan has consistently brought vision, integrity, and an unwavering drive to deliver results. He understands our business, our customers, and our culture as well as anyone. He is absolutely the right person to lead United Road into its next era.”

Under Kraft’s leadership, United Road has embraced innovation, including the development of Haully™, in-vehicle telematics, and a real-time customer portal—advancements that have strengthened the company’s industry leadership and commitment to service.

Kraft expressed both excitement for the future and deep gratitude for his predecessor. “It is an honor to step into this role. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together at United Road and energized by the opportunities ahead,” said Kraft. “I am especially thankful to Mark for his steadfast leadership during some of the most challenging years in our company’s history. His example of thoughtful, servant leadership inspires me, and I will work every day to uphold that practice of leadership at United Road.”

Anderson added, “United Road has always prioritized intentional and strategic leadership transitions. Promoting Ryan from within reflects that commitment, and we are fortunate to have such a strong internal successor ready to lead.”

Kraft began his career as a financial analyst at Ford Motor Company and later served as Chief Information Officer at Wilbanks Energy Services in New Mexico before joining United Road.

About United Road - Founded in 1997, United Road is North America's premier finished vehicle logistics company, transporting approximately 4 million vehicles annually. Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., with operating terminals across the U.S. and Canada, United Road has 1,200 employees, over 700 independent contractors, and operates an integrated national network with 750 company-owned assets. Its logistics platform includes 16,500-vehicle capacity from trusted third-party carriers. United Road serves more than 10,000 customers, including all major global automakers, dealers, remarketers, financial institutions, rental companies, auction and online platforms, fleets, and individuals. Learn more at www.unitedroad.com.

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KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MICHIGAN

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING TRANSPORT LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MANUFACTURING

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