Central Freight Selects New Plains Division Vice President; Tom Biggs, 20 Year Transportation Veteran

Central Freight Lines, Inc. (NASDAQ:CENF) has appointed
Tom Biggs to the Plains Division Vice President post. Gary McCartney,
Central's Vice President of Operations, made the announcement today.
   With over 20 years experience in transportation, Tom brings to
Central a proven track-record in sales, terminal management and
customer relations. Most recently, he served seven years as Division
Vice President at USF Dugan. Prior to Dugan, Tom was a Terminal
Manager for both Overnight and American Freightways in Dallas, TX.
   McCartney said, "I am confident Tom's experience in sales and
terminal management will strengthen Central as we focus on company
growth, service enhancements and cost controls." He continued, "His
enthusiasm for our company, his drive to effect positive change and
his genuine interest in customers and employees, will be key factors
in the success he brings to Central."
   Biggs is based in Central's Fort Worth offices and reports to
McCartney. He works with the company's Plains Division sales and
operations teams to build new customer relationships, increase
Central's visibility and revenues in the division, and oversee
productivity and operational improvements.
   "I am happy to be part of a company that is truly moving forward,"
commented Biggs. "Central has established a well-respected reputation
in its home-state of Texas and I am pleased to represent a company
whose customers have relied for 80 years on the quality, safety and
service Central offers."
   About: (www.centralfreight.com) Central Freight Lines, Inc. is a
non-union less-than-truckload carrier specializing in regional
overnight and second day markets. One of the 10 largest regional LTL
carriers in the nation, Central provides regional, interregional, and
expedited services, as well as value-added supply chain management,
throughout the Midwest, Southwest, West Coast and Pacific Northwest.
Utilizing marketing alliances, Central provides service solutions to
the Great Lakes, Northeast, Southeast, Mexico and Canada.