Radiant Logistics, Inc. filed a current report on September 3, 2026, disclosing the appointment of David Buss as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 31, 2026, along with notice of the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Highlights

  • New COO appointed: David Buss, age 62, was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 31, 2026.
  • Annual base salary: Mr. Buss will receive an annual base salary of $250,000, subject to annual evaluation and adjustment.
  • Severance terms: Mr. Buss is entitled to six months of salary continuation if terminated other than for cause, or twelve months if terminated following a Change of Control.
  • Prior experience: Mr. Buss most recently served as an independent private equity transportation logistics advisor from August 2025 until July 2026, and previously as CEO, North America Cluster for DB Schenker beginning March 2020.
  • Annual Meeting scheduled: The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time, with a record date of September 29, 2026.
  • Director nomination deadline: Written notice of director nominations must be received by September 17, 2026, which is 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting date.

Radiant Logistics Names Transportation Veteran David Buss as Chief Operating Officer

According to the filing, Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American:RLGT) appointed David Buss as its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on August 31, 2026. The company disclosed that Mr. Buss, age 62, brings "over 30 years of experience of executive leadership in transportation and logistics, with experience directing complex operations, strategic planning, business development, and M&A diligence and integration."

The filing states that Mr. Buss served as Chief Executive Officer, North America Cluster for DB Schenker beginning in March 2020, and was promoted in April 2023 into a newly created North America Cluster leadership role. He also served on the integration steering committee for DB Schenker's acquisition of USA Truck, completed in September 2022, until July 2025. Most recently, he served as an independent private equity transportation logistics advisor from August 2025 until July 2026. The company disclosed that during his tenure at DB Schenker he helped "improve operating margin by more than 200% over a five-year period."

Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Buss is entitled to six months of severance in the form of salary continuation if his employment is terminated due to death, disability, or by the company other than for cause. The filing specifies that twelve months of severance applies if, within nine months following a "Change of Control," he voluntarily terminates for "Good Reason" or is terminated other than for cause. The filing also noted that Mr. Buss has no material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and that no family relationships exist between Mr. Buss and any of the company's directors or executive officers.

What Was Disclosed

Radiant Logistics filed an 8-K disclosing the appointment of David Buss as COO with an annual base salary of $250,000, the key terms of his Employment Agreement, and the scheduling of the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for November 16, 2026.