ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. (NYSE:RRTS) Files An 8-K Other Events

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ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. (NYSE:RRTS) Files An 8-K Other Events

Item 8.01.

Other Events.
On December 2, 2016, our Board of Directors established the
position of Lead Independent Director, adopted a Lead Independent
Director Charter, and appointed James D. Staley to serve as Lead
Independent Director.
The adoption of the Lead Independent Director Charter and Mr.
Staleys appointment reflects our companys commitment to good
governance and to providing a strong voice for our independent
directors. The position of Lead Independent Director is intended to
create a liaison between the independent directors and management.
The Lead Independent Directors primary authority and
responsibilities will include presiding at executive sessions of
the independent directors, presiding at meetings in the absence of
our chairman, and serving as a liaison to facilitate communications
between the other members of our Board of Directors, our chairman
and management.
Mr. Staley has served as a director of our company since October
2010. He currently serves on the compensation committee and the
nominating/corporate governance committee (as chairman) of our
Board. The Board believes that Mr. Staley has relevant experience
to serve as the Lead Independent Director. From 2004 to 2007, Mr.
Staley served in various capacities for YRC Worldwide, Inc.
(NASDAQ: YRCW) and its subsidiaries, one of the world’s largest
transportation services providers, including as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Roadway Group and YRC Regional Transportation.
Prior to that, Mr. Staley served for over 30 years in various
capacities for Roadway Express, including President and Chief
Operating Officer. Mr. Staley currently serves on the board of
directors and audit, compensation and nominating and corporate
governance committees of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), a
designer, manufacturer, and seller of snow and ice control
equipment for light trucks.
A copy of the Lead Independent Director Charter is furnished under
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a)
Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c)
Shell Company Transactions.
Not applicable.
(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
99.1
Lead Independent Director Charter


About ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. (NYSE:RRTS)

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. (RRTS) is an asset-light transportation and logistics service provider. The Company offers a suite of global supply chain solutions, including truckload logistics (TL), customized and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal solutions (transporting a shipment by over one mode, primarily through rail and truck), freight consolidation, inventory management, expedited services, air freight, international freight forwarding, customs brokerage and transportation management solutions. The Company operates through three segments: Truckload Logistics, Less-than-Truckload and Global Solutions. The Company utilizes a third-party network of transportation providers, consisting of independent contractors (ICs) and purchased power providers, to serve a diverse customer base. It primarily focuses on small to mid-size shippers.

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ROADRUNNER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC. (NYSE:RRTS) closed its last trading session up +0.30 at 10.70 with 605,522 shares trading hands.