Regional LTL carrier with metro-to-metro direct routes and driver-centric operations
Roadrunner operates a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) freight network built on direct metro-to-metro routes staffed by owner-operators and company drivers. The company is actively adopting CRM tools while maintaining legacy AS/400 and IBM i systems—a signal of selective modernization in a capital-intensive logistics business. Hiring velocity is accelerating across operations and sales, with particular depth in mid-level roles, while a small but growing engineering footprint (3 current openings) suggests incremental digital capability-building focused on network optimization and data visibility.
Notable leadership hires: Technology Director, Office Lead, Linehaul Director
Roadrunner is a publicly traded LTL carrier headquartered in Illinois with 500+ employees and over 1,000 affiliated owner-operator drivers. The company operates 36 service centers across the United States and specializes in direct, non-stop routes between metropolitan areas rather than traditional hub-and-spoke networks. Operations run entirely on company and owner-operator drivers—no rail intermodal. The business model emphasizes on-time delivery, damage-free freight handling, and shipper visibility through a data-driven network. Active projects span sales analytics, territory optimization, safety compliance, and network efficiency, while organizational challenges center on service center profitability, regulatory compliance, and freight security.
Roadrunner operates on AS/400 and IBM i legacy systems with DB2 databases, supplemented by SQL, Python, and analytics tools including Power BI and Tableau for operational dashboards and reporting.
Roadrunner is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois and operates 36 service centers throughout the United States. All hiring is currently domestic.
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