ATA Chair-Elect Mac McCormick Killed in Plane Crash
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Mac McCormick, 1951-2006Clarence James “Mac” McCormick III, chairman and chief executive officer of Bestway Express and chairman-elect of American Trucking Associations, died late Thursday when his small plane crashed near Lawrenceville, Ill.
Officials said McCormick was en route home from Indianapolis when his plane went down. McCormick, 55, was set to take over as chairman of ATA at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Dallas this weekend.
TA leaders expressed shock and sadness at the news.
“I am both stunned and saddened by the news of Mac McCormick’s death in a private plane crash near Lawrenceville, Ill., last night,” ATA President Bill Graves said in a statement. “Mac was a tireless ambassador for the trucking industry. This is truly an enormous loss. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time.”
“Mac McCormick’s death is a devastating loss. He was more than a rising star in the industry; he was also a great friend,” said Pat Quinn, chairman of ATA and co-chairman of U.S. Xpress Enterprises. “I considered it an honor to work with him as chairman this past year. He will truly be missed.”
