September 2020 Trucker Tribune
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Company News
New Rate Increases
We are pleased to announce two specific rate increases that will positively affect your business. These market rate adjustments are attached here for you to review.
We are increasing contract rates on 18 total lanes out of our new Philadelphia facility, and select OB partners in the Northeast.
Additionally, during the heaviest freight period of the year, we are increasing rates on 47 lanes through November 30th. All lane increases are effective immediately an are ready for you to take advantage of.
New IC Contract Coming Soon!
We’re actively seeking feedback for the new 2021 Linehaul Operating Agreement from Roadrunner Freight Independent Contractors. If you have any feedback, please email Brad Sowa at bsowa@rrts.com, Shellie Bennett at sbennett@rrts.com or contact your IC Coordinator.
Sign Up for BestPass, Our New Toll Solution
Don’t forget to sign up for BestPass, our new
automated toll solution for Roadrunner Freight ICs. Setting up your account is easy. Please contact your IC Coordinator or Jeff Nott (jnott@rrts.com) for more information and to pick up your transponder.
Thank You, ICs and Owner Operators!
We hope you had a great National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you for your dependability, great service and most of all, your dedication to Ship It Like You Own It! Check out more highlights from the week in the article below!
Are You Utilizing Workhound?
Have you received text messages from Workhound but have been hesitant to give your feedback? Workhound is a platform that allows you to give the Roadrunner Freight team feedback about your driver experience completely
anonymously.
The feedback is reviewed by the team, and we can make actionable changes as a result. Tell us your thoughts when Workhound texts you every week! Their phone number is 48714.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Press Release
“Professional truck drivers are the heartbeat of our industry. We are honored to celebrate all of the women and men who keep America moving and truly ‘Ship It Like They Own It!’”– Frank Hurst, President of Roadrunner Freight.
We’re proud to honor these drivers and are thankful for the great work every Owner Operator and Independent Contractor does day in and day out! Read the full press release here.
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