Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. (RRTS)

Overview

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. is a comprehensive provider of asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics services, operating across multiple segments including Ascent Transportation Management (Ascent TM), Ascent On-Demand (Ascent OD), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), and Truckload (TL). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, the company employs a diverse network of independent brokerage agents, a direct sales force, company brokers, and commissioned sales representatives. It operates under the Roadrunner and Ascent Global Logistics brands, offering a vast range of freight and logistics solutions across the United States and Canada, as well as international air and ocean freight forwarding services.

Products and Services

• Domestic Freight Management Solutions

  This includes asset-backed truckload brokerage, specialized/heavy haul, LTL shipment execution, LTL carrier rate negotiations, access to the company's transportation management system, and freight audit/payment services. These solutions cater to the efficient management and movement of goods across the United States.

• Air and Ground Expedite Services

  These services are tailored for the expedited transportation of automotive and industrial parts, paper products, steel, and temperature-sensitive goods like frozen and refrigerated foods. The focus is on speed and reliability to meet critical delivery deadlines.

• Truckload Freight Services

  Roadrunner facilitates the pickup and delivery of full truckload (TL) freight via its network of 30 TL service centers across the United States, offering dry van truckload, temperature-controlled truckload, and logistics and warehouse services to accommodate a wide range of freight requirements.

• Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Services

  With 27 LTL service centers and about 140 third-party delivery agents, Roadrunner provides comprehensive LTL services. These include pickup, consolidation, linehaul, deconsolidation, and delivery, ensuring efficient handling and transport of smaller shipments in the US and Canada.

• International Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding

  Roadrunner extends its logistics expertise globally, offering international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, regulatory compliance, project and order management, and retail consolidation services. This segment focuses on facilitating international trade and goods movement across borders.