Roadrunner Freight Blog

Did you know that the transportation industry is the largest source of carbon emissions in the U.S.?

Jerry Harper has never let anything stop him from running a successful business, even through some of the toughest times of his life. His story is a reminder that anything is possible.

This new year, shippers around the nation are crunching numbers and examining partnerships to see how they're going to meet their new transportation budget. Below are three tips that will have your boss impressed with your cost saving skills. Here’s how Roadrunner Freight can help you save big on LTL shipping.

Large companies such as Brown Paper, Pactiv and others are shipping LTL to make the most of their 2020 transportation spend. As these companies maintain their expert status in the retail packaging industry, Roadrunner Freight is here to be the expert on the best ways to package that packaging. Keep reading to learn four best practices for successfully shipping your packaging materials!

On February 10, all documentation submitted for safety compliance or maintenance purposes will need to be sent to your IC Coordinator. These documents will no longer need to be sent to Safety or Maintenance directly.

Shipping hazardous material (hazmat) through an LTL carrier requires specific precautions, labels and documentation. The below information dives into packaging requirements specifically for paint material, but can easily be applied for other hazmat products moving through an LTL network.

Dock Automation gives the visibility needed for employees to see each shipment status and improve customer updates along with many other benefits, but let’s start by reviewing the top three!

We're off to a great start in 2020! We've added IC Education Resources to the IC Website, launched a new driver recruiting website, converted to Omnitracs and created a new survey for you to partake in. Check it out in the January 2020 edition of the Trucker Tribune!

As detailed within the Contract for Roadrunner Freight Independent Contractors, the Safety Incentive Program allows you to earn additional funds based on how many clean DOT inspections you receive and what type they are. In order to participate in this program, you need to complete safety video modules.

From driving dump trucks to tow trucks, heavy duty equipment and even a jeep in the Army, it was only natural Robert Palm began driving a big rig. As a Roadrunner Freight Independent Contractor and the Founder of Trucker’s Final Mile, Robert Palm successfully leads in both roles.