The Florida Trucking Association has named Scott Perry as its next President and CEO, effective June 1.

Perry brings more than three decades of experience in logistics and transportation. He spent more than 26 years with Ryder System, rising to Chief Technology and Procurement Officer, and later served as President of Specialized Logistics for The Suddath Companies. Most recently, he worked as Vice President of Regional Operations and Brokerage at Proficient Auto Logistics.

He holds degrees from Jacksonville State University, the University of Tennessee and Harvard University.

“I am honored to have this opportunity to join the FTA team and to partner with our fantastic carrier and supplier members, our state agencies, and elected officials.” – Scott Perry

Perry is also no stranger to FTA. He previously served on the group’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee and was Chair in 2021, focused on industry safety, technology and workforce recruitment efforts.

In addition, Perry has been active in anti-human trafficking initiatives, serving for a decade as Chairman of the Board for Truckers Against Trafficking.

“I am honored to have this opportunity to join the FTA team and to partner with our fantastic carrier and supplier members, our state agencies, and elected officials,” Perry said. “Together we will continue to make Florida’s transportation environment one of the best in the country.”

FTA Board Chair James Sadler of Publix Super Markets said Perry’s “breadth of experience across operations, technology, and advocacy, paired with his deep ties to FTA and the Florida transportation community, makes him the right person to lead the organization into the future.

Former FTA President Alix Miller left the organization earlier this year to become a senior principal with industry consultant TSC Advisors.