James M. Richards, Jr.

Jim Richards is in his thirty-first year of employment with KLLM Transport Services and his eighth year as President and CEO. Mr. Richards also serves in the capacity of President and CEO of Frozen Food Express based in Dallas, Texas which was purchased by KLLM in 2013, and Forest Products Transport based out of Columbia, Mississippi. During his eight years at the helm, KLLM has grown to become the second largest refrigerated carrier in the Nation. KLLM, which is celebrating 55 years in business, has also realized record profitability and growth during his tenure as CEO, operating over 4,000 trucks in all 48 States and Mexico. Under his leadership, KLLM has become one of the most recognized Fleets in North America in the areas of technology and safety. KLLM has also achieved the reputation for premium service in the food and pharmaceutical industries and has received many awards of National recognition.
Mr. Richards is also very involved in the Trucking Industry as well the Community. He currently serves in the capacity of Chairman of the Hinds Community College Foundation. He also currently serves as a Board Member for The Trucking Alliance, Annandale Golf Club and First Responders of Mississippi. He has previously served in the capacity of Chairman of Truckload Profitability Strategies Group, the Mississippi Trucking Association and served on the Board of the Mississippi Food Network.

He earned a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He and his wife Louise, live in Ridgeland and have two sons, Wesley and Peyton. They attend First Baptist Church of Jackson.