J.B. Hunt Acquires RDI Last Mile Co.

January 6, 2020  by Laurie Northington in Acquisition, Industry   

“Growing our final mile delivery capabilities is a priority, and the acquisition of RDI further extends our expertise in furniture delivery,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt.

Founded in 1987, RDI provides home delivery services of big and bulky products in the Northeast region of the U.S. RDI utilizes contract carriers to perform primarily furniture deliveries and generates annual revenue of $35 million.

“Providing our customers with a comprehensive, high-quality delivery experience drives our final mile services,” said Nick Hobbs, executive vice president and president of Dedicated Contract Services at J.B. Hunt. “RDI is a reputable furniture delivery provider, and we are excited to welcome them to J.B. Hunt.”