Employment Offer Letter for Chief Financial Officer between Central Freight Lines, Inc. and Jeffrey A. Hale

Summary

Central Freight Lines, Inc. (Nevada and Texas corporations) offers Jeffrey A. Hale the position of Chief Financial Officer, starting June 10, 2002, with a base annual salary of $150,000. Upon board approval, Hale will receive 100,000 stock options in the Nevada corporation, vesting over five years. If Hale is terminated without cause or resigns for specific reasons, he will receive a lump sum equal to his annual salary. Legal expenses related to this agreement will be covered by the Texas corporation.

EX-10.19 40 c72067exv10w19.txt EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER - HALE EXHIBIT 10.19 Jeff Hale 312 E. Southfork Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85048 June 7, 2002 Jeff: The purpose of this letter is to outline the commitments that were made to you upon joining the Central Freight Lines Team. A Central Freight Lines, Texas Corporation (Texas Corporation) and a Central Freight Lines, a Nevada Corporation (Nevada Corporation) exist. The Texas Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nevada Corporation. You are being hired to be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of both these entities. Your starting date will be June 10, 2002 and your starting base annual salary will be $150,000.00. Upon board of director approval, you will be granted 100,000 stock options in the Nevada Corporation, which will vest 20% per year over 5 years. The grant date will be your date of hire (June 10, 2002). If your employment is involuntarily terminated for anything other than gross misconduct or you voluntarily terminate your employment because 1) your duties as CFO of either or both of the corporations listed above are materially reduced, 2) your base salary is lowered below its then current level, 3) other benefits are materially reduced, or 4) you are required to involuntarily relocate from the Phoenix, Arizona area, you will be paid a lump sum payment equal to your then current annual salary. The lump sum payment will be paid within 10 days of your termination date. Any reasonable legal expense on behalf of either party in connection with this agreement will be paid by the Texas Corporation. We are enthusiastic about our future together and look forward to your written acceptance by signing below. /s/ Robert V. Fasso Bob Fasso CEO Central Freight Lines, Inc. (Nevada) Central Freight Lines, Inc. (Texas) Agreed: /s/ Jeffrey A. Hale Date: June 7, 2002 - ------------------------- Jeffrey A. Hale