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Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (RRTS), known as Roadrunner, is an LTL carrier built around a direct long-haul metro-to-metro Smart Network™. This news page aggregates company-issued updates and industry coverage related to its operations, technology initiatives, network expansions, pricing changes, and recognition within the transportation and warehousing sector.
Readers can expect news about Smart Network™ lane additions, cross-border service expansions, and enhancements to programs such as Smart Guarantee™ and Weekend Plus™. Roadrunner frequently announces new lanes, hub openings, and changes to transit times across its nationwide and Canada-linked network, including developments in markets like Kansas City, Western Canada, and major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Roadrunner also issues news on its AI-powered Pick-up & Delivery platform, advanced track-and-trace capabilities, and API initiatives tied to standards such as NMFTA’s eBOL 2.1. These stories describe how the company uses technology and data analytics to reduce missed pickups, improve visibility, and support real-time shipment tracking for LTL shippers and freight forwarders.
Additional coverage includes announcements of general rate increases, proprietary pricing structures such as the RFDS1000™ tariff and Weight-Based DIM Pricing, and specialized offerings like the A2A™ Airport-to-Airport service and Dynamic Volume Quote Model. News releases also highlight awards and rankings from sources such as Logistics Management, Mastio™, Inbound Logistics, and Newsweek™, along with ownership and capital updates. Investors, shippers, and logistics professionals can use this page to follow Roadrunner’s ongoing transformation, service developments, and strategic direction.
Roadrunner Freight (Pink: RRTS) announced the closure of a $50 million equity private placement on March 25, 2021. The investment was led by Andrew Leto, founder of GlobalTranz, who contributed $10 million and joins the Board. Proceeds will focus on technology development and talent acquisition to enhance service and operational efficiency. Notable board additions include Leto and Kevin Shuba. Roadrunner reported record on-time delivery rates and plans to launch a guaranteed service offering by spring 2021, reinforcing its commitment to reliable LTL services.
Roadrunner Freight, the LTL division of Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS), celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by honoring its top drivers with the Driver of the Year Award. This year's recipients are Brenda Kyle, Kenneth Bell, and Angelo Culotta, recognized for their safety and operational excellence. The company also plans to distribute tokens of appreciation to drivers across its service centers. Roadrunner aims to enhance the driver experience and positions itself as a preferred employer for Independent Contractors and Owner Operators.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (Pink: RRTS) has shifted its business model to focus exclusively on less-than-truckload (LTL) services. This transition follows the sale of its temperature-controlled truckload division, RRTC Holdings, to Laurel Oak Capital Partners on July 30, 2020, as part of a broader reorganization strategy. RRTC Holdings, now a standalone entity, specializes in temperature-controlled transport for food and beverage sectors across 48 states. The divestiture aims to strengthen Roadrunner's position in the logistics market amidst challenges presented by COVID-19.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) has completed the divestiture of its truckload segment, selling Rich Logistics and Integrated Services, Inc. and Roadrunner Temperature Controlled to strategic buyers. This marks the transition to a focused less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, reducing liabilities by approximately $400 million and entering a new $45 million credit facility. Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, Roadrunner reported positive EBITDA for the first time in three years. New facilities in Riverside and Philadelphia are aimed at enhancing service capabilities.