Mark DiBlasi, president and chief executive officer of Roadrunner, said, “The G W Palmer acquisition enhances our truckload service offering in the South due to its concentration in temperature-controlled products. G W Palmer’s management team will remain in place and are excited about the growth opportunities we collectively envision. We look forward to supporting and expanding G W Palmer’s strong customer relationships and service record as we expand the business.”
During calendar year 2012, G W Palmer generated approximately $20 million in revenues. The company is expected to be accretive to Roadrunner’s earnings in the near term.
Roadrunner is an asset-light transportation and logistics service provider offering a suite of services including customized and expedited less-than-truckload, truckload, and logistics; transportation management systems; intermodal services; and domestic and international air services.
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