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RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Broadens Intermodal Network with Addition of Northeast Freight Xpress

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Broadens Intermodal Network with Addition of Northeast Freight Xpress

Randolph, Massachusetts, August 1, 2018 - RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces that Northeast Freight Xpress, a drayage trucking operation with rail ramp locations in Taylor, Bethlehem and Harrisburg in Eastern Pennsylvania, has been consolidated into RoadOne's operations. Harrisburg is a new market location for RoadOne.

With this consolidation, RoadOne, further expands its national intermodal drayage and distribution network adding capacity and extending its service portfolio to ensure reliable and consistent service for customers.


"I am very pleased to welcome the Northeast Freight Xpress team to RoadOne, where we invest in meaningful benefits for our internal staff, drivers and customers including strong fuel, truck and insurance purchasing capabilities, national warehousing and depot services, and an advanced, end-to-end technology platform to provide greater visibility to cargo in transit," said, Paul Miller, Vice President Field Operations, Northeast at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics.

Susan Duckworth, president of Northeast Freight Xpress, said, "We are excited to become part of the RoadOne organization and are certain that this is the right move for our customers, drivers and staff. This transaction will offer everyone additional potential for growth through RoadOne's excellent resources, national service network and outstanding leadership."

Kendall Kellaway III, VP Commercial Strategy at RoadOne IntermodaLogistics said, "As we expand our national intermodal network, our goal is to add greater value and reliability to our customers' supply chains. We understand how important it is to address industry challenges that weigh heavily on global supply chains. By increasing RoadOne's capacity and comprehensive intermodal logistics solutions we're able to improve our overall product offering to benefit customers."

About RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

RoadOne and its affiliated companies deliver a comprehensive single source logistics solution to customers by providing the highest quality, reliable port and rail container drayage, terminal operations, dedicated truckload solutions, transloading, warehousing and distribution solutions nationwide. RoadOne operates in over 60 locations with over 1,500 drivers.

RoadOne is committed to serving the changing logistics and transportation service needs of customers throughout North America. This vision of consistently delivering on a diversified service offering means that RoadOne will grow and innovate to help customers meet not only their business requirements but also increase the satisfaction of their customers.

US IntermodaLogistics and American IntermodaLogistics are part of Quality Logistics Services, a RoadOne IntermodaLogistics sister company. These Agent intermodal trucking firms are run by local entrepreneurs and are backed by the same leadership, ownership and umbrella of Safety, Sales, Systems, and Financial support as RoadOne. In addition, First Coast and Mile High Logistics, based in Jacksonville, Florida, are affiliated companies with penetration of U.S. Southeast markets and a network of agency terminals on the U.S. East Coast, Mid-Atlantic and Gulf.

Tritium Capital of Austin, TX is a lead investor of Bright Light Partners, the holding company for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, Quality Logistics Services including U.S. and American IntermodaLogistics and First Coast and Mile High Logistics.
For more information, visit: www.roadone.com

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