PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.,
June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
Roadrunner Intermodal Services announced it has invested in new
equipment to enhance its fleet, improve the driver experience and
strengthen service for customers.
Roadrunner Intermodal Services acquired over 60 new tractors to
better serve shippers who utilize major U.S. ports and railway
hubs. This investment will continue to support Roadrunner
Intermodal Services' ability to provide flexible and responsive
drayage solutions. The new equipment is expected to help improve
safety, reduce breakdowns, improve fuel efficiency, provide a
better driving experience and minimize carbon emissions.
"The addition of over 60 new tractors will further solidify our
position as a reliable, leading intermodal services provider in
over twenty key markets including Chicago, Los
Angeles, Long Beach,
Charleston and Savannah. The new
equipment will also allow us to provide enhanced shipping services
to our customers in high-volume freight markets," said Ben Kirkland, President of Roadrunner Intermodal
Services.
"Our focus remains on improving the driver experience. The
investment in additional equipment is just one of the ways we are
working to enhance driver satisfaction. We expect that newer, more
reliable equipment will further augment our ability to deliver our
customers' goods safely and on time, which is our primary goal,"
continued Kirkland.
About Roadrunner Intermodal Services
Roadrunner
Intermodal Services is a nationwide drayage provider, operating
near major port and rail locations in the
United States. Committed to delivering flexible and
responsive drayage solutions, Roadrunner Intermodal Services offers
domestic and international drayage services, dedicated and
expedited services, trans-loading, yard storage and other
intermodal transportation services. To learn more about Roadrunner
Intermodal Services, please visit rrts.com/intermodal.
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, over-the-road
truckload 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
websites, www.rrts.com and www.ascentgl.com.
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