Roadrunner announces Canada-outbound service

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner announced a new outbound Canada-to-U.S. service on Friday. It also announced a 5.9% general rate increase, which will be effective on Nov. 2.

Roadrunner’s (OTC: RRTS) new service connects shippers across Canada to approximately 40 major metro markets in the U.S. The direct linehaul service is executed entirely by truck, with no shipments touching the railroads.

“We built a proprietary Smart Network for direct, long-haul, metro-to-metro service, delivering fewer handling points, faster transit, real-time visibility, and greater accountability with no unnecessary transfer points to delay shipments or compromise visibility,” said Dave Black, vice president of strategic sales at Roadrunner. “We have focused primarily on strengthening our U.S. network, and we are pleased to announce our next phase of expansion.”

Roadrunner was already serving U.S.-outbound lanes into Canada. Its metro-to-metro, long-haul network utilizes independent drivers and over 40 terminals to provide LTL service to shippers.

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