Essendant Partners with Roadie to Expand Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities Across the U.S.

Essendant Partners with Roadie to Expand Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities Across the U.S.

Strategic collaboration enhances delivery speed, flexibility, and sustainability for business customers nationwide

Essendant, a premier distributor of business supplies and fulfillment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Roadie, a UPS company and logistics platform that enables crowdsourced last-mile deliveries. This partnership is set to significantly increase delivery speed and efficiency by combining Essendant’s robust distribution infrastructure with Roadie’s agile logistics model.

By tapping into Essendant’s nationwide sorting and distribution network, Roadie will be able to broaden its service coverage, especially in urban and underserved markets. The collaboration will empower Roadie’s growing fleet of independent drivers—connected through its RoadieXD™ platform—to provide faster, more localized deliveries for business customers across the U.S.

“Partnering with Roadie is an exciting step in our mission to drive agility and flexibility in delivering top-tier service to our customers,” said Tim Engstrom, SVP of Supply Chain at Essendant.

The RoadieXD™ solution connects businesses with nearby drivers who can deliver items directly from distribution centers to customer locations. This real-time, local model is especially beneficial for time-sensitive and same-day deliveries—crucial in today’s fast-paced e-commerce and B2B environments.

Beyond speed and convenience, the partnership is also focused on sustainability. By leveraging local drivers and minimizing cross-country hauls, the collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environmental footprint of last-mile logistics.

The partnership reinforces Essendant’s commitment to innovation in the supply chain while allowing Roadie to scale its operations with greater reliability. Both companies are optimistic about the enhanced service offerings and long-term value this alliance will bring to their business clients.

About Essendant

Essendant is a leading provider of business products, 3PL services, and wholesale distribution solutions. With a coast-to-coast network of distribution centers, the company delivers a wide assortment of workplace essentials to customers across a broad range of industries.

About Roadie

Roadie, a UPS company, is a logistics management platform offering flexible, crowdsourced last-mile delivery services. With its national network of independent drivers, Roadie helps businesses offer fast, scalable, and asset-light delivery solutions.