Free Writing Prospectus
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (“RRTS”)
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (“RRTS”)
Issuer Free Writing Prospectus dated August 13, 2013
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No.  333-176225
(Relating to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated August 13, 2013
and the Prospectus dated August 31, 2011)


Forward
-
Looking
Statements
Forward
-
Looking
Statements
Certain statements contained in this presentation may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" under the federal
securities laws, and RRTS intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor created thereby. 
These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding RRTS' growth strategy, strategic plan,
long-term goals and objectives, business models, business segments, acquisition strategy, acquisition of Marisol, acquisition
pipeline,
earnings,
revenue,
operating
income
and
margin
growth,
avenues
for
enhancing
earnings
growth,
operating
initiatives, business expansion, cross-selling opportunities, service offerings, market opportunity, penetration of customers,
industry, sales force, ability to capitalize on capacity constraints, margin expansion, management team, accelerated growth
of acquired businesses, run-rate revenue of acquired business, and financial performance.  These forward-looking
statements are based on RRTS' current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future
events.  These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are
outside of RRTS' control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by such forward-looking
statements.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements because actual results may
vary materially from those expressed or implied.  All forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the
date of this presentation and RRTS or the presenter of this information assumes no obligation to and expressly disclaims
any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
See
"Risk
Factors"
in
RRTS'
prospectus
supplement
and
RRTS’
other
filings
with
the
Securities
and
Exchange
Commission for factors you should consider before buying shares of RRTS' common stock.
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Equity Offering Summary
Equity Offering Summary
Issuer:
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
Exchange / Ticker:
NYSE / RRTS
Type of Securities:
Common Shares
Offering Size:
3,500,000 Shares (1,500,000 Primary; 2,000,000 Secondary)
Over-Allotment Option: 
15% (100% Secondary)
Use of Primary Proceeds:
Repayment of Certain Indebtedness and General Corporate Purposes
Lock-up:
90 days for Company, Directors, Executive Officers and 5% Stockholders; Management 10b5-1 Plans Excluded
Anticipated Timing:
August 13, 2013
Bookrunners:
Baird, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank
Transaction Overview
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Presenters
Presenters
Mark DiBlasi
President & Chief Executive Officer
Peter Armbruster
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Dobak
President, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and
Transportation Management Solutions (TMS)
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Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights
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Over 25% Operating Income Growth Quarter-Over-Quarter for the Last 9 Quarters
Deep leadership team
with the ability to 
effectively manage
substantial growth
Leading full-service,
asset-light
transportation and
logistics provider
Unparalleled
acquisition strategy
with a robust pipeline
Strong organic
growth with multiple
avenues for
expansion
Broad geographic
footprint supported by
dedicated capacity
network
Comprehensive
service offering with
a scalable, variable
cost structure
Efficient business
model generates
strong FCF
and high ROIC


Proven, Long-Term Growth Strategy
Proven, Long-Term Growth Strategy
From 2006 to LTM Q2-13, CAGR in Revenue of 19% and Operating Income of 32%
Extend market share gains through cost-efficient / high-service models
Organic growth rate of 15% in 2011, 9% in 2012 and 7% in LTM Q2-13
(1)
Cross-sell full suite of services to increase customer penetration and
enhance profitability
Strategic operational and selling initiatives to drive continuous improvements in operating ratio, maximize
returns, and enhance customer value proposition
Utilize robust IT systems and highly capable personnel to optimize capacity networks and provide
industry-leading data management for customers
Established reputation as a preferred buyer in a large, fragmented market results in a robust pipeline of
opportunities
Continue to seek and acquire well-run, profitable companies with strong cultural fit that:
Enhance or expand RRTS’
service offerings, solutions and geographic reach
Provide synergistic benefit through partnership with RRTS
Organic
Strategies
Acquisition
Strategies
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(1)
Organic growth excludes growth achieved in acquired companies during the first full year after acquisition.
($ in millions)
($ in millions)
Q2-13
Q2-13


Customized Full-Service Offering
Customized Full-Service Offering
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RRTS’
Comprehensive Service Offering is Unique
Over 35,000
Domestic
Customers
Complete Domestic Transportation
Capabilities with Dedicated Network of
3,300 Drivers, 179 Locations, and Over
9,000 Third Party Providers
400 International
Agents
Worldwide
State-of-the-Art
Data
Management
Capabilities and
Systems
16 Customs 
Brokers and Ability
to Service Over 30 
U.S. Import / Export
Locations
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Note: LTL = less-than-truckload; LCL = less-than-container load; FTL = full truckload; FCL = full container load.
Ultimate
International
Origin /
Destination
International
Ocean and
Air
U.S. Customs
and Port
Consolidation /
Deconsolidation
LTL
Intermodal
TL,
Consolidation &
Warehousing
Dray
Ultimate
Domestic
Origin /
Destination
or Outbound
Location
LTL /
LCL
FTL /
LCL


Overview of RRTS Business Segments
Overview of RRTS Business Segments
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Note:
LTL
=
less-than-truckload;
TLL
=
truckload;
3PL
=
third-party
logistics;
and
TMS
=
transportation
management
solutions.
All
segment
data
reflects
the
exclusion
of
corporate
expenses. 
(1)
Domestic
LTL
market
is
estimated
to
be
$50
billion
per
the
American
Trucking
Associations’
2013
U.S.
Freight
Transportation
Forecast.
(2)
Based on LTM Q2-13 revenue of $1,206 million and operating income of $79 million.
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Revenue
Operating Income
Asset-light, capacity-driven network provides
customers with flexible, cost efficient
solutions
TL
Services
(67%
of
TLL
revenue)
Appropriate mix of IC capacity, employee
drivers and brokerage
Reefer, dry and flatbed services
Intermodal
Solutions
(18%
of
TLL
revenue)
Capacity-driven dry and refrigerated
services
Drayage and other short-run offerings
Freight Consolidation and Inventory
Management
(15%
of
TLL
revenue)
High-service consolidation and inventory
management focused primarily on food
products
Over 2.5 million sq. ft. of warehouse space
nationally
TL Logistics
Non-asset, point-to-point LTL model
Fewer handlings
Efficient transit times
Limited investment in equipment and real
estate
Low-cost / high-service market position
yields competitive advantage
Unique model allows for expansion without
traditional inefficiencies
High incremental margins yield strong return
on continued LTL market share gains
(1)
LTL
Comprehensive global supply chain solutions
Full TMS and container management capabilities
Industry-leading IT and data management
Flexible, customizable solutions allow customers to
manage freight spend based on their individual
needs
Capabilities
range
from
à
la
carte
to
complete
management of transportation
Integration with broader RRTS network provides
affordable access to capacity for all of TMS and
allows for optimization of RRTS capacity
TMS
(2)
(2)
RRTS’
Capacity-Based, Asset-Light Business Models and Full Service Capabilities
Provide Significant Revenue Growth with High Incremental Margins
LTL
45%
TL
Logistics
47%
TMS
8%
LTL
43%
TL
Logistics
44%
TMS
14%


Strategic Significance of Business Segments
Strategic Significance of Business Segments
Sales efforts are supported by integrated solutions sales team designed to drive cross-selling of complete
solutions across the enterprise and capitalize on individual cross-selling opportunities
Investment
in
a
Sales
Force
Equipped
to
Cross-Sell
RRTS’
Capabilities
Allows
RRTS
to
Provide
Each
Customer
Access
to
the Full RRTS Service Platform
Penetration of Customers Utilizing Multiple Service Offerings Has
Grown to 33%
(1)
and Acceleration Continues
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(1)
Total
revenue
of
customers
using
multiple
services
as
a
percent
of
total
company
revenue
as
of
June
30,
2013.
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Over 35,000
customers
and growing
Over 100 LTL
sales personnel
Over 100 TLL sales
personnel and dispatchers
Over 50 TMS / Global
sales personnel


RRTS Continues to Maintain a Robust Pipeline of Proprietary Targets That
Want to Join the Broader Platform
RRTS Employs Industry-Tested Evaluation, Integration and Optimization
Strategies to Mitigate Risk, Ensure Efficient Utilization of
Capital and Augment Organic Growth
Focused Acquisition Strategy Augments Organic Growth
Focused Acquisition Strategy Augments Organic Growth
Strong cultural fit with and expansion of management team
Complementary expansion of service offerings and geographic reach
Immediately accretive to earnings and shareholder value
Expands access to dedicated capacity base and service capabilities
Actionable opportunities for synergies, including:
Accelerated growth and cost-efficient expansion through access to RRTS
network and infrastructure
Cross-selling opportunities across the platform
Enhanced operational efficiencies through integration and optimization
across the broader network
Improvements in both market position and value provided to customers
RRTS has successfully
acquired and integrated 25
companies since 2006 and 16
since IPO in 2010
Corporate structure designed
to accommodate multiple
acquisitions simultaneously
Strong reputation within the
marketplace yields substantial
proprietary opportunities
RRTS Acquisition Target Criteria
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Procuring a High Quality International Offering was RRTS’
Top
Strategic Priority for Service Diversification
NVOCC
(1)
and freight forwarding
International ocean and air transportation
management
Customs brokerage capabilities
Domestic logistics solutions
Dry and refrigerated freight
Acquisition of Marisol International
Acquisition of Marisol International
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Marisol
Fulfills
a
Key
Objective
of
Broadening
RRTS’
International
Capabilities
to
Meet
Customers’
Global
Transportation
and
Supply
Chain
Needs
RRTS / Marisol will be one of a few companies that can handle international shipments of FCL or LCL from
cradle to grave and be the service or capacity provider on the domestic side
Substantial
opportunity
to
cross-sell
to
existing
customers,
increase
penetration
and
bring
value
to
new
customers as the service provider domestically
RRTS can cross-sell Marisol’s strong international capabilities across many of its 35,000 customers
Existing customers have been asking for RRTS to provide international services
Transaction Highlights
Marisol Service Offerings
Transaction Date:  July 25, 2013
Purchase Price: $66 million + $2.5 million earn-
out
2012 Revenue: $93 million
2012 Net Revenue: $20 million
2009–2012 Net Revenue CAGR: 21%
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(1)
NVOCC = Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier.


Initiatives related to capacity
expansion and sales and
marketing have resulted in
substantial growth in acquired
companies
Average CAGR of acquired
companies of 18% since
acquisition date
Operating expertise allows for
efficient expansion through
network optimization
Has yielded 210 bps in margin
expansion within Freight
Consolidation and Inventory
Management business (Prime)
Best-in-Class Growth Platform
Best-in-Class Growth Platform
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(1)
Includes Morgan Southern, James Brooks, Central Cal and Wando.
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RRTS’
Capabilities Facilitate Accelerated Growth of Acquired Businesses
($ in millions)
135%
13%
38%
27%
23%
25%
26%


Capacity Constraints Provide Tailwinds for RRTS
Capacity Constraints Provide Tailwinds for RRTS
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RRTS’
Unique Business Model Drives Significant Growth and Margin Expansion
in Periods of Constrained Industry Capacity
Best-in-class track record of recruiting and
retention –
rated #1 by Transport Topics
(1)
Tripled dedicated driver capacity to ~3,300 over
last few years
(2)
Recent acquisitions expand and enhance capacity
Expanded driver recruitment team to accommodate
continued growth
RRTS’
Dedicated Drivers
(2)
(number of dedicated drivers)
Factors
Constraining
Industry
Capacity
RRTS’
Advantageous
Position
Tightening
Capacity
Increasing
Regulation
Anticipated
Economic Uptick
Increasing Costs
for Owner
Operators and
Trucking
Companies
Escalating
Average
Driver Age
Shipper Focus on
Safety and Liability
Exposure
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(1)
Source: www.ttnews.com, week of July 22, 2013.
(2)
2010 and 2013 figures are as of 1/1/2010 and 6/30/2013, respectively.


Proven Strategy Resulting in Significant Growth
Proven Strategy Resulting in Significant Growth
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(1)
Excludes
restructuring,
transaction,
and
other
expenses
related
to
the
IPO
in
2010.
(2)
2013E
figures
per
Bloomberg
consensus
estimates.
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($ in millions)
Positioned to Continue Achieving Earnings Growth in 2013 and Beyond
($ in millions)
(2)
Q2-13
(2)
Q2-13
(1)
Revenue
Operating Income and Margin
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
2010
2011
2012
LTM
2013E
$31.3
$46.1
$69.0
$79.3
$92.7
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
10.0%
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
2010
2011
2012
LTM
2013E


Strategic Initiatives Drive Strong Performance
Strategic Initiatives Drive Strong Performance
Revenue
($ in millions)
Operating Income
($ in millions)
_____________________
(1)
Based
on
Bloomberg
consensus
estimates
as
of
August
5,
2013.
(2)
Pro
forma
for
early
extinguishment
of
debt
at
the
time
of
IPO
in
2010.
Operating income margin improved by 24 bps YTD Q2-13
compared to the same period in 2012
Earnings Per Share
RRTS is Performing Well and Positioned for Substantial Growth
Full Year
Full Year
Consensus estimates for 2013 represent a YOY
increase of 20% in EPS and 39% in Net
Income
(1)
($ per share)
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Since 2010, RRTS has grown EPS
at a CAGR of 36%
(2)
First Half
First Half
First Half


Financial Flexibility to Pursue Future Growth Initiatives
Financial Flexibility to Pursue Future Growth Initiatives
RRTS is Well Capitalized with Sufficient Capacity to Fund Near and
Medium-Term Growth Initiatives
Balance Sheet Strength and Free Cash Flow Characteristics Provide
Flexibility to Pursue Organic Growth Initiatives and Strategic Acquisitions
Capitalization
($ in millions)
RRTS seeks to maintain a long-term leverage ratio under 2.0x Debt / EBITDA
Business model results in substantial free cash generation and high FCF yield
Recently increased credit facility by $100 million to provide additional capacity for
acquisitions
(1)
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(1)
As
adjusted
figures
assume
primary
offering
proceeds
of
$45.1
million,
based
on
RRTS’
closing
price
on
August
8,
2013,
less
estimated
fees
and
expenses.
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June
30, 2013
As Adjusted
Net Debt (Credit Facility
Less Cash)
$169.6
$127.4
Total Stockholders’
Investment
430.0
472.2
Total Capitalization
$599.6
$599.6
Net Debt / Capitalization
28.3%
21.2%


Experienced Team Capable of Managing Substantial Growth
Experienced Team Capable of Managing Substantial Growth
Entrepreneurial culture and team with well-established track record
Proven ability to identify and assimilate strategic acquisitions, efficiently manage significant
growth, and effectively control costs throughout economic cycles
Years of Experience
Name
Position
Company
Industry
Mark DiBlasi
President and Chief Executive Officer
7
34
Peter Armbruster
Chief Financial Officer
23
23
Scott Dobak
President, LTL & TMS
6
26
Brian van Helden
President, TLL
6
23
Pat McKay
President, Truckload Services
2
27
Kevin Charlebois
President, Freight Consolidation and Inventory Management
2
23
Ben Kirkland
President, Roadrunner Intermodal Services
17
37
Tom Gioia
Chief Financial Officer, TLL and VP of Business Development
2
8
Bryan Reifsnyder
Vice President of Operations, LTL
2
21
Deep Team in Place with Relevant Industry Experience,
Strong Internal Support and Talent
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RRTS’
Leadership Team is Well Equipped to Manage Substantial Growth Throughout Each Segment


Penetrate existing customers across
the platform seeking to efficiently
outsource their international and
domestic transportation needs
Evaluate strategic acquisitions within
fragmented market to expand
geographic reach
Continue to expand technological
capabilities to maximize value to and
retention of our customers
Expand geographic reach
Fragmented TL markets
Enhance value proposition for
customers
RRTS has complete TMS, TL and LTL
capabilities
Add complementary services
Enhance offering and value provided to
customers
RRTS is Executing on Long-Term Growth Strategy
RRTS is Executing on Long-Term Growth Strategy
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RRTS’
Objective is to Become a Multi-billion Dollar Transportation Solutions Provider With:
Full scope of services with a dedicated capacity network
Fully integrated, cost-efficient solutions for our customers
Market-leading growth and financial performance
RRTS is a Rapidly Expanding, Comprehensive Transportation Solutions Provider
with a Clear Strategy for Continued, Sustainable Growth
TMS Strategy
TL Logistics Strategy
LTL Strategy
Further extend market share
Leverage low-cost / high-service
position
Expand into new markets
Non-asset model allows for efficient
expansion
Continued focus on strategic selling
and operating initiatives
Enhancing growth and maintaining
strong incremental margins