Roadie
Crowdsourced delivery platform for local same-day shipping.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 1,400
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Marc Gorlin
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Corporate Round · $590M · 2021
About
Roadie, a UPS Company, is revolutionizing the world of logistics through its innovative crowdsourced delivery platform. Founded in 2014, Roadie has pioneered an 'on-the-way' delivery model, ingeniously tapping into the unused capacity in passenger vehicles already on the road. This groundbreaking approach connects individuals and businesses needing to send items – from small parcels to oversized goods – with drivers already heading in the right direction. This not only provides a faster and often more cost-effective shipping solution but also introduces a new level of flexibility and scalability previously unseen in traditional delivery networks. Through its advanced technology, Roadie's platform intelligently matches 'Gigs' (deliveries) with its extensive network of over 200,000 verified drivers across the United States, optimizing routes and ensuring efficient transit. The company's commitment to technological advancement is evident in its sophisticated matching algorithms and user-friendly web and mobile applications, which streamline the entire delivery process for both senders and drivers. Roadie's innovative solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and even airlines for services like mishandled baggage delivery. By transforming everyday commutes and road trips into delivery opportunities, Roadie is not just moving goods; it's creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics ecosystem. The platform's ability to handle same-day, urgent, and scheduled deliveries, including specialized services like RoadieXD™ for cross-docking and Roadie Direct™ for warehouse delivery, underscores its dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in last-mile logistics. This focus on innovation has positioned Roadie as a key player in the evolving landscape of on-demand delivery, continuously adapting to meet the dynamic needs of modern commerce and consumer expectations.
Open positions
People Operations Manager
Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S.…
Associate Billing Specialist
Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S.…
Software Engineer in Test
Build and maintain automated test infrastructure for data science microservices, APIs, and databases to ensure reliability and scalability of a logistics platform.
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Senior backend engineer designing and maintaining core services for Roadie's large-scale US delivery/logistics platform, evolving its architecture for scalability and performance. Stack includes Golang, Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Redis, Kafka, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Full Stack Engineer
Roadie is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to build and evolve web applications for their driver experience and logistics platform. The role involves working with React, TypeScript, Go, and Ruby on Rails to develop scalable systems and internal tools.
Senior People Partner
Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S.…
Workforce Manager
Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S.…