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Brent Yeagy

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Wabash National

Search every verified Brent Yeagy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Brent Yeagy, president and CEO of Wabash, appeared on the podcast "Risk & Resolve" on April 1, 2026ched. He discussed his background, including his service in the U.S. Navy submarine force, and his leadership at Wabash. Yeagy described the company's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that between mid-March and early April 2020, Wabash saw a 70% reduction in its backlog, with roughly a billion dollars of backlog evaporating. He also addressed the company's approach to healthcare costs, noting that with a nominal revenue of $2.5 billion, healthcare costs amount to $50 million. Yeagy said the company moved away from accepting the typical 12% year-over-year cost increase and instead aimed to accept only 6%. Yeagy also discussed the future of manufacturing and technology, stating that while humanoid robots and AI are a "big force multiplier," current technology has not yet shown an ability to economically match a fully capable human in adaptable environments. He predicted that such technology could become actionable at scale for a broader tier of manufacturers within the next three to five years. Looking ahead, Yeagy said he intends to continue reshaping how Wabash employees receive healthcare and the outcomes they get, and to build the company's culture for future leadership. He added that over the next three to four years, he expects Wabash to "fully express its brand" for customers in a more exciting way.

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