Roadrunner Closes on the Sale of its Prime Distribution Services Business to C.H. Robinson

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. ("Roadrunner" or the "company") (NYSE: RRTS), a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, today announced it has closed on the previously announced sale of its Prime Distribution Services business to C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRW) for $225 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

"The proceeds from the sale of Prime Distribution Services were used to pay off all borrowings under our ABL and Term Loan Credit facilities. We believe our stronger balance sheet will position us to invest in our remaining businesses and pursue additional value-creation opportunities. We remain focused on improving operating performance, generating attractive returns on invested capital and building long-term shareholder value," said Curt Stoelting, Chief Executive Officer of Roadrunner.

About Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems is a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics provider offering a full suite of services and solutions under the Roadrunner®, Ascent On-Demand® and Ascent Global Logistics® brands. The Roadrunner brand offers less-than-truckload and over-the-road truckload services. Ascent On-Demand offers premium mission critical air and ground logistics solutions. Ascent Global Logistics offers domestic freight management, international freight forwarding and customs brokerage. For more information, please visit Roadrunner's websites, www.rrts.com and www.ascentgl.com.

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