Roadrunner Freight is a technology-focused less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier operating across the United States. The company's core offering is a direct, metro-to-metro shipping model, which its Smart Network™ platform is designed to optimize. This network moves freight directly between major metropolitan areas, a structure the company states reduces rehandling and freight handovers compared to traditional hub-and-spoke systems.
The company leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning within its operations platform to manage freight custody controls and provide real-time tracking. Its technology stack is geared toward data-driven network optimization. This technical approach supports a nationwide footprint with terminals in over 40 metro markets and a fleet of more than 1,000 drivers.
Roadrunner Freight operates within the freight, logistics, and over-the-road transportation sectors. The company has received external recognition for its operational focus, including being ranked the Most Improved LTL Carrier in 2022 by Mastio™ and being named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2022 by Newsweek™. The operational model emphasizes speed, reliability, and accountability.
