Roadrunner is making major moves in the less-than-truckload (LTL) space, rolling out more than 100 new lanes across its Smart Network and naming Kansas City a central hub in the process. These updates mark a significant step forward in Roadrunner’s mission to grow its long-haul, metro-to-metro capabilities.
Alongside this latest expansion, Roadrunner is introducing additional Guaranteed Lanes, bringing its total to over 60 across the U.S. and Canada. In total, these changes add more than 21,000 miles of new shipping routes. Kansas City now sees over 30 inbound lanes from all corners of the country, increasing access for long-haul customers coast to coast.
This latest push follows a previous expansion just this past spring, when nearly 300 new lanes were added. For a company known for its direct long-haul model—often covering routes of 1,400 miles or more—the new routes, which average 315 miles, offer more flexibility for shippers, especially in high-demand regions like the Midwest.
“The addition of new lanes into our Smart Network speaks volumes about the level of service we’re delivering,” said Tomasz Jamroz, Roadrunner’s president and COO. “This expansion moves us closer to our goal of becoming the preeminent long-haul LTL carrier in the country. We’re increasing speed, reliability, and efficiency where our customers need it most.”
The Midwest is experiencing the heaviest growth, with new outbound routes from cities such as Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Louisville, Milwaukee, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Minneapolis. Paul area. These lanes feed directly into the newly designated Kansas City hub, which now anchors Roadrunner’s Midwestern service corridor.
Roadrunner’s updated network also strengthens its Northeast coverage. Lanes from New York/New Jersey, Boston, Baltimore, and Philadelphia now connect more efficiently to Cleveland and Kansas City, tightening long-haul links between the East Coast and the country’s industrial center.
Southern expansion includes lanes from key markets like Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, and Houston. These connections directly link to Kansas City and the broader Smart Network, providing faster and more reliable routing for shippers across the southern tier.
The western U.S. isn’t being left behind either. New lanes from San Diego, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, and Portland now tie into Roadrunner’s cross-country routes, adding more options for West Coast customers needing service into the Midwest and beyond.
“Our commitment to a direct-run Smart Network gives shippers more control and reliability—especially as others in the market contract,” said Shari Leon, vice president of Linehaul Operations. “In just the past four months, we’ve added 400 new lanes—including 100+ this month—expanding our service reach and accelerating transit times with fewer handoffs. This scale-up into high-demand cities showcases the power of our over-the-road model and precision linehaul planning.”
The company is also growing its Smart Guarantee Lane offering—its promise of on-time delivery or the shipment is free. Newly added guaranteed routes include:
- Houston to Atlanta
- Philadelphia to Dallas
- Seattle to Dallas
- San Francisco to Chicago
- Commerce, CA to Atlanta, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
- Milwaukee to Dallas, Houston, San Francisco
For shippers seeking dependable long-haul performance with fewer stops and delays, Roadrunner’s latest Smart Network expansion adds capacity in the areas that matter most—especially for routes that connect growing urban centers across the U.S.
Source: Truckers News
