DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Roadrunner Transportation Systems ("Roadrunner" or "the
Company") (NYSE: RRTS), announced today that it has joined
the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a group dedicated to
implementing standards for the digitalization of the supply chain.
Roadrunner joins fellow industry-leading freight companies in the
mission of developing blockchain standards and educating the
industry on blockchain applications.
With several major technological initiatives currently underway,
the partnership with BiTA will continue to help Roadrunner innovate
and improve the customer experience for shippers of all sizes
utilizing any mode of transportation. Joining the alliance will
provide Roadrunner with additional tools and resources to
constantly improve the utilization of supply chain data and
technology.
"We are extremely proud to join BiTA and the opportunities it
will create for our company, team members, drivers, pilots,
customers, vendors and shareholders," said Scott Cousins, CIO of Roadrunner. "As
transportation and technology professionals, we can never stop
improving and we are very eager to join a pioneering group such as
BiTA and help shape the future of our industry."
In an increasingly connected world, knowledge and best practices
from the partnership with BiTA will support all of Roadrunner's key
operations, including its Less-than-Truckload, Intermodal and
Temperature Controlled businesses, as well as its Active On-Demand
and Ascent Global Logistics brands.
Formed by technology and transportation executives, BiTA focuses
on strengthening the foundation, development and education of
blockchain standards within the freight industry.
"We are pleased to have Roadrunner as the newest member of BiTA.
As one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in
the United States, Roadrunner will
help provide additional insight to help us continuously improve and
implement progressive standards," said Chris Burruss, President of BiTA.
About Roadrunner Transportation Systems,
Inc.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems is a leading
asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service
provider offering a full suite of solutions under the Roadrunner,
Active On-Demand and Ascent Global Logistics® brands. The
Roadrunner brand offers less-than-truckload, temperature controlled
and intermodal services. Active On-Demand offers premium mission
critical air and ground transportation solutions. Ascent Global
Logistics offers domestic freight management, retail consolidation,
international freight forwarding and customs brokerage. For more
information, please visit Roadrunner's website www.rrts.com.
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