DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. ("Roadrunner" or
the "company") (NYSE: RRTS) has announced their investment in
additional fleet assets to improve the driving experience and keep
freight moving efficiently throughout its networks.
Adding new equipment to its fleet is expected to help increase
safety, reduce breakdowns, improve fuel efficiency and provide a
better driver experience. The upgraded fleet is also expected to
help increase driver productivity and on-time delivery while
reducing maintenance costs.
Capital plans for 2019 include the acquisition of over 500
sleeper and day cab tractors and the acquisition or refinancing of
over 2,100 dry and refrigerated trailers. The introduction of these
assets will reduce overall tractor fleet age and add efficient
capacity across all business segments.
"Investing in our fleet is one of the many ways we are focusing
on putting our customers, company drivers and independent
contractors first. We are extremely proud to introduce newer
equipment to help us improve our fleet safety, reliability and
efficiency," said Michael Gettle,
President and COO of Roadrunner Transportation Systems.
Gettle continued, "Since forming in 2017, our experienced and
knowledgeable Enterprise Fleet Services team has added a tremendous
amount of value to our organization and continues to help
streamline our purchasing of equipment, fuel and maintenance. Over
the last few years, this team has helped us leverage our collective
purchasing power and partner with best-in-class equipment vendors.
This team's efforts have yielded extremely positive impacts on the
quality of equipment, fuel and maintenance programs that we are
able to offer drivers who choose to partner with Roadrunner."
About Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems is a leading asset-right
transportation and asset-light logistics provider offering a full
suite of services and solutions under the RoadrunnerĀ®, Active
On-DemandĀ® and Ascent Global LogisticsĀ® 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 logistics 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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