Gast new head of New Penn

Akron, OH-based YRC Regional Transportation – a subsidiary of Overland Park, KS-based YRC Worldwide – has named Steven Gast president & CEO of New Penn Motor Express, based in Lebanon, PA.

Gast joined New Penn in 1997 and most recently served as vp-corporate planning and vp-finance & administration. Prior to joining New Penn, Gast held a variety of executive positions with other regional transportation providers in the Northeast.

YRC Regional Transportation is comprised of New Penn Motor Express and the USF companies -- USF Holland, USF Reddaway, USF Bestway and USF Glen Moore – focused on next-day, second-day and time-sensitive markets.