1980
The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 deregulates the trucking industry.
1982
QUIKTRAK®, a computerized instant freight-tracking system, is introduced.
Expansion into Canadian markets begins.
In response to competition brought on by deregulation, Roadway Express forms a holding company called Roadway Services, Inc., to build a portfolio of transportation companies that operate in areas beyond traditional LTL markets.
Roadway operates 506 terminals. The fleet totals 22,965 vehicles, with 15,934 for linehaul operations and 7,031 for local pickup and delivery operations.
1983
Federal legislation permits twin 28-foot trailers on the interstate highway system and other designated roads. Roadway begins to convert most of its fleet to twin trailers.
Roadway begins offering direct service to Alaska and opens terminals in 16 cities. The total number of terminals is 520.
1985
Roadway establishes quality teams in each district to improve performance and service.
Offices in Mexico are opened to market Roadway's services on the U.S. and Canadian portions of freight moves to and from Mexico.
1986
Roadway opens 19 new terminals, bringing the total number of terminals to 582.
1988
A new 410-door facility in Harrisburg, Pa., the largest in Roadway's system, opens.
1989
Roadway introduces E-Z Bill®, a software program that allows customers to create and print bills of lading and transmit documents directly to terminals.
