Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc
USDOT 242009 · MC-170247 · South Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc (dba Roadrunner) is a corporation based in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 720 power units and 734 drivers, which ranks it #11 by fleet size among 267 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Wisconsin. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,059 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 15.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 49 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (19 injuries, 1 fatality, 44 tow-away), or 6.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Roadrunner |
| USDOT number | 242009 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-170247 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1100 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 |
| Phone | (414) 615-1696 |
| First registered | Jan 27, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 242009.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 3 | 260 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 43 | 414 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,227 | 573 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 49,328,810 miles reported for 2025 – about 68,512 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 51% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 594 CDL drivers; 340 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Roadrunner Transportation Se | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.9% | 17.8% | 17.1% | 11% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 62% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,059 | 1,042 with a driver check, 649 with a vehicle check, 522 BASIC violations recorded, 60 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 10, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Wisconsin
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Paper Transport LLC USDOT 380482 | De Pere | 736 | 825 | 686 | 22.1% | 51 |
| PDL Drivers Inc USDOT 740284 | Milwaukee | 599 | 598 | 13 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Halvor Lines Inc USDOT 75250 | Superior | 687 | 688 | 1,092 | 15.1% | 49 |
| Ho Wolding Inc USDOT 46811 | Amherst | 632 | 533 | 834 | 18.7% | 51 |
| Blackhawk Transport Inc USDOT 391460 | Beloit | 703 | 707 | 1,157 | 20.4% | 48 |
Other carriers near South Milwaukee
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avala Express LLC USDOT 2427589 | Franksville | 556 | 265 | 543 | 31.9% | 31 |
| Auto Truck Transport USA LLC USDOT 317106 | Pleasant Priaire | 420 | 210 | 255 | 17.9% | 19 |
| Active USA LLC USDOT 12358 | Pleasant Priaire | 351 | 335 | 263 | 3.4% | 11 |
| Payne & Dolan Inc USDOT 152572 | Waukesha | 181 | 356 | 27 | 11.1% | 4 |
| Unimark Lowboy Transportation LLC USDOT 1604546 | Pleasant Prairie | 154 | 163 | 110 | 25.5% | 13 |
| Kutzler Ymx MC LLC USDOT 223464 | Kenosha | 133 | 179 | 45 | 44.0% | 3 |
| Road Runners America Logistics LLC USDOT 3715802 | Elm Grove | 105 | 105 | 168 | 19.7% | 5 |
| KLM 20 LLC USDOT 4459130 | Kenosha | 98 | 99 | 171 | 32.5% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc?
Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 242009 and operating authority MC-170247.
How many trucks does Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc have?
It reports 720 power units (457 tractors, 263 straight trucks) and 1,800 trailers, with 734 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53172.
What is the out-of-service rate of Roadrunner Transportation Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.