Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. offers a combination of asset-light logistics and asset-right transportation services. Its operations are organized into four distinct divisions: Ascent Transportation Management (Ascent TM), Ascent On-Demand (Ascent OD), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), and Truckload (TL). The company delivers comprehensive domestic freight management solutions, encompassing asset-backed truckload brokerage, specialized and heavy haul transportation, LTL shipment coordination, negotiation of LTL carrier rates, provision of access to its transportation management system, and services for freight auditing and payment. Furthermore, Roadrunner provides expedited air and ground services for time-sensitive cargo. This includes the movement of automotive and industrial components, paper goods, steel, various frozen and refrigerated food products (such as dairy, poultry, and meats), and consumer items like food and beverages. For full truckload (TL) shipments, the company facilitates pickup and delivery through its network of 30 TL service centers located across the United States. Its TL offerings include standard dry van and temperature-controlled freight, along with supplementary logistics and warehousing capabilities. When it comes to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, Roadrunner manages the entire process from initial pickup and consolidation to linehaul transit, deconsolidation, and final delivery throughout the United States and Canada, leveraging 27 LTL service centers and approximately 140 third-party delivery agents. Internationally, the company extends its services to include air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, regulatory compliance, project and order management, and retail consolidation. Roadrunner operates through a diverse network comprising independent brokerage agents, a dedicated direct sales force, in-house brokers, and commissioned sales representatives. Its services are offered under the Roadrunner and Ascent Global Logistics brand names. Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.