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RoadRunner Offerings To Rebrand with Ascent Global Logistics

by Jake Tully - Published: 3/15/2018

As a means to assist in future company growth and provide solutions for clients, Roadrunner Transportation announced earlier today that has unified Roadrunner Truckload Plus and Five Ascent Global Logistics under the branding of Ascent Global Logistics.

Roadrunner reports that companies included in the rebranding process are Ascent’s Domestic Freight Management Companies which include Capital Transportation Logistics, Great Northern Transportation Services, Group Transportation Services, and MESCA Freight Services, among other related entities.

Stoelting, Chief Executive Officer of Roadrunner reports that this rebranding represents the full-scale offerings from a logistics company like Roadrunner, giving credence to its capabilities as a company.

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"This rebranding and integration is consistent with our strategy to more fully integrate successful companies into larger business platforms with expanded go-to-market and information technology capabilities, which immediately benefit our clients and increase our addressable market," said Stoelting. "While the organization names may be changing, our clients will still be able to depend on the premium solutions they have come to expect from our talented logistics teams. Combining the power of Roadrunner Truckload Plus and Ascent Global Logistics couples our asset-backed strength with state-of-the-art technology to provide our clients with additional layers of value and coverage."

Through rebranding the Roadrunner Truckload Plus brokerage program, the new Ascent Global Logstics will represent an annual revenue of over $550 million with over 7,500 customers throughout the United States.

According to Roadrunner Transportation Systems the integration of these companies will enable the totality of Global Logistics to reach a broader customer based and provide a stronger selection of offerings for its clients.

More information on Ascent Global Logistics may be found at the company’s site.