Road Runner

Road Runner

LTL freight carrier with metro routes

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Road Runner Freight is a freight carrier specialized in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping across the United States, focusing on long-haul metro-to-metro routes. It offers long-haul, regional, and next-day LTL services, moving freight directly between major metropolitan areas on a data-driven network that bypasses rail transport to improve reliability and cost efficiency. Customers can obtain quotes, track shipments, and manage shipping documents through an online portal that includes enhanced reporting for registered users. The company emphasizes on-time delivery and the safe, damage-free handling of cargo. Its goal is to provide dependable, cost-effective LTL shipping between key urban hubs, differentiating itself from competitors by its direct metro-to-metro network and data-driven routing rather than relying on intermodal rail connections.

About Road Runner

Simplify's Rating
Why Road Runner is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Enterprise Software

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Downers Grove, Illinois

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Roadrunner added 278 lanes in March 2025, expanding high-density power-lane coverage.
  • Roadrunner added 18 Richmond lanes in May 2025, deepening southeastern reach.
  • Management targets acquisitions after lane expansion, signaling roll-up growth through late 2025.

What critics are saying

  • OTC trading and limited float restrict liquidity, blocking cheap capital for expansion.
  • The 2022 California wage suit remains a litigation overhang for Roadrunner Transportation Services.
  • Unionized driver pressure and service failures could wreck the comeback narrative by 2026.

What makes Road Runner unique

  • Roadrunner still runs zero freight on rail, preserving a pure long-haul metro network.
  • Chris Jamroz-led Prospero bought Elliott’s majority stake in November 2024, stabilizing ownership.
  • Roadrunner ranked #2 in 2025 Logistics Management Quest for Quality Awards.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Nov 22nd, 2024
Prospero Staff Capital Acquires Majority Ownership in Roadrunner from Elliott Management

/PRNewswire/ -- Prospero Staff Capital, a private equity vehicle co-led by Ted Kellner and Chris Jamroz, announced today the acquisition of a majority...

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