PepsiCo Fleet Executive Joins YMX Logistics to Oversee Fleet Strategy
Event summary
- Adam Buttgenbach joins YMX Logistics as Vice President of Fleet Strategy & Loss Prevention on June 16, 2026.
- Buttgenbach brings over 20 years of experience in logistics, procurement, and fleet management, having led global fleet operations for PepsiCo.
- He previously held leadership roles at Custom Truck One Source and Brink's, focusing on fleet modernization and operational improvements.
- Buttgenbach's expertise includes fleet strategy, asset lifecycle management, sustainability, and connected vehicle technologies.
The big picture
YMX Logistics is strengthening its leadership team to support nationwide expansion, focusing on fleet strategy and asset performance. The hire underscores the critical role of yard logistics in the supply chain, particularly as enterprises seek safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations. Buttgenbach's background in managing large-scale fleets and procurement discipline positions YMX to enhance its Yard Operating System (YOS) and technology solutions.
What we're watching
- Fleet Modernization
- How YMX Logistics will leverage Buttgenbach's experience to accelerate fleet modernization and adoption of alternative fuels.
- Operational Efficiency
- Whether YMX can sustain operational improvements and loss prevention capabilities at scale.
- Sustainability Initiatives
- The pace at which YMX integrates sustainability and electrification into its fleet strategy.