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{{Infobox Company
'''The R+L History'''
|company_name = R+L Carriers
|company_logo = [[File:NonFreeImageRemoved.svg|195px]]
|company_type = Private
|company_slogan = Your Nationwide LTL Solution
|foundation = [[1965]]
|location = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Wilmington, Ohio|Wilmington]], [[Ohio|OH]], [[United States|USA]]
|area_served = 50 States <br>[[U.S. Virgin Islands]]<br>[[Canada]] <br>[[Puerto Rico]] <br>[[Dominican Republic]]
|key_people = Ralph L. "Larry" Roberts I<br><small>([[Organizational founder|Founder]])
|num_employees = over 9,000 (''2008'')
|homepage = [http://www.GoRLC.com/ GoRLC.com]
|industry = [[Less than truckload]] (LTL) Shipping
}}


With over 40 years of service, R+L CARRIERS has grown from one truck to a fleet of nearly 13,000 tractors and trailers. Family-owned and operated, R+L CARRIERS is dedicated to providing superior service by anticipating their customers’ needs and responding to their expectations. This dedication to service has been the driving force behind the company’s growth and continued success.
'''R+L Carriers''' is a freight shipping company, based in the [[United States]]. With over 40 years of service, R+L Carriers, Inc. has grown from one truck to a fleet of nearly 13,000 tractors and trailers. R+L Carriers serves a total of 50 states plus Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic.


==History==
'''The Beginning'''
In 1965, Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts I, was a mere teenager with aspirations of owning his own business. His dream became a reality with the purchase of a single truck he used to haul furniture. The business grew with the purchase of intrastate and interstate authority from Mayflower Moving and Storage, laying the foundation for the company now known as R+L CARRIERS, INC.
In 1965, Ralph L. "Larry" Roberts I, purchased a single truck, which he used to haul furniture. The business grew with the purchase of intrastate and interstate authority from Mayflower Moving and Storage, which became R+L Carriers, Inc.


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After the deregulation of the trucking industry, due to the [[Motor Carrier Act of 1980]], the company became incorporated in conjunction with the design of a new system that resulted in the birth of R+L Transfer, Inc.
'''The Creation Of R+L Transfer, Inc.'''
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The early 1980’s brought deregulation to the trucking industry and opportunity to Larry Roberts, his family, and a team of dedicated employees. The company became incorporated in conjunction with the design of a new system that moved freight at unmatched transit times. The result was the birth of R+L TRANSFER, INC.


'''Expansion & Acquisitions'''
===Expansion and Acquisitions===
The initial operation was contained within Ohio, but soon expanded to five other Midwestern and Southern states. The May 1989 acquisition of Gator Freightways, Inc. further developed the company in the South. Growth continued with the purchase of Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. in April 1992. New terminals were added annually, boosting service area strength. In March 1996, the company purchased Herder Truck Lines, Inc., a Texas-based carrier, and expansion escalated. During the next five years, terminals and service were added to the boroughs of New York City and to 23 more states. Soon after, total coverage to New York State was achieved and partnerships to provide service to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico were developed. Expanded coverage in Western states laid the groundwork for continued growth as 2003 brought about the opening of six additional Western states and yet another in 2005. Expansion continued in 2006 as operations began in Oregon and Washington. The final phase of becoming the Premier Nationwide LTL Carrier came in the spring of 2007 with expansion to northern California. This included service centers in three major markets of Fresno, Sacramento, and Oakland. Expansion would quickly continue into Southern California with facilities in Fontana and Los Angeles which completed the west coast expansion providing full state coverage.
The company's initial operations base was in Ohio, but soon expanded to five other states. In 1989, the company acquired Gator Freightways, which further developed the company in the South. In a four year span, the company also acquired Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. and Herder Truck Lines, Inc. During the next five years, terminals and service were added to the boroughs of New York City and to 23 more states. Afterwards, the company developed partnerships to provide service to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico. With the expansion in to southern California in 2007, the company had a presence in all fifty states.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rlcarriers.com/history.asp|title=The R+L History|publisher=R+L Carriers|accessdate=31 March 2009}}</ref>


==Advertising==
R+L CARRIERS now serves a total of 50 states plus Canada, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.


===Motorsports===
This content used by permission. Content taken from [http://www.rlcarriers.com/history.asp The R+L History] and provided under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License GFDL]
* In 2006, R+L Carriers became one of the sponsors of the #17 [[NASCAR]] [[Sprint Cup]] Ford owned by [[Roush Fenway Racing]]. The car is currently driven by [[Matt Kenseth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article_events.asp?Site=events&ID=1620|title=Kenseth AND No. 17 DeWalt/R+L Carriers Team Overcome Handling Woes To Capture Solid Seventh-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600|author=LeAnne Howell|publisher=Roush Fenway Racing|accessdate=24 April 2009}}</ref>
* R+L Carriers joined JEGS Racing in 2009 as an associate sponsor of the [[National Hot Rod Association]] Pro Stock Chevrolet driven by [[Jeg Coughlin, Jr.]]
* R+L Carriers is a sponsor of the [[Roberts Pulling Team]] that competes in the [[National Tractor Pullers Association]] (NTPA), the Pro Pulling League (PPL), and the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association (OSTPA).
* R+L Carriers annually sponsors the [[National Tractor Pullers Association]] (NTPA), the Pro Pulling League (PPL), and the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association (OSTPA).

===NCAA College Football===
* R+L Carriers has sponsored the R+L Carriers [[New Orleans Bowl]] (see [[List of college bowl games]]) since the catastrophic events of [[Hurricane Katrina]] displaced the event from the Louisiana Superdome to the campus of the [[University of Louisiana at Lafayette]] in 2006.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.GoRLC.com R+L Carriers]
*[http://www.youtube.com/rlcarriersinc R+L Carriers YouTube]
*[http://www.roushfenway.com/driver/kenseth Matt Kenseth | Roush Fenway Racing]
*[http://www.teamjegs.com/drivers/jeg.asp Team JEGS: Jeg Coughlin Jr. Biography]
*[http://www.neworleansbowl.org Official Website of the New Orleans Bowl]

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Latest revision as of 12:19, 24 August 2017

R+L Carriers
Company typePrivate
IndustryLess than truckload (LTL) Shipping
Founded1965
HeadquartersUnited States Wilmington, OH, USA
Area served
50 States
U.S. Virgin Islands
Canada
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Key people
Ralph L. "Larry" Roberts I
(Founder)
Number of employees
over 9,000 (2008)
WebsiteGoRLC.com

R+L Carriers is a freight shipping company, based in the United States. With over 40 years of service, R+L Carriers, Inc. has grown from one truck to a fleet of nearly 13,000 tractors and trailers. R+L Carriers serves a total of 50 states plus Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic.

History

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In 1965, Ralph L. "Larry" Roberts I, purchased a single truck, which he used to haul furniture. The business grew with the purchase of intrastate and interstate authority from Mayflower Moving and Storage, which became R+L Carriers, Inc.

After the deregulation of the trucking industry, due to the Motor Carrier Act of 1980, the company became incorporated in conjunction with the design of a new system that resulted in the birth of R+L Transfer, Inc.

Expansion and Acquisitions

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The company's initial operations base was in Ohio, but soon expanded to five other states. In 1989, the company acquired Gator Freightways, which further developed the company in the South. In a four year span, the company also acquired Greenwood Motor Lines, Inc. and Herder Truck Lines, Inc. During the next five years, terminals and service were added to the boroughs of New York City and to 23 more states. Afterwards, the company developed partnerships to provide service to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico. With the expansion in to southern California in 2007, the company had a presence in all fifty states.[1]

Advertising

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Motorsports

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NCAA College Football

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References

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  1. ^ "The R+L History". R+L Carriers. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
  2. ^ LeAnne Howell. "Kenseth AND No. 17 DeWalt/R+L Carriers Team Overcome Handling Woes To Capture Solid Seventh-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600". Roush Fenway Racing. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
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