Exhibit 16.1 October 13, 2000 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by TRISM, Inc., which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated October 6, 2000. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K. Very truly yours, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP