A New Chapter: RouteSmart Joins the FedEx Family
RouteSmart Technologies is now part of FedEx, marking an exciting new chapter in our mission to deliver industry-leading route planning and optimization solutions. With the backing of a global logistics leader, we remain committed to serving waste collection, postal and parcel, public works, newspaper, utilities & field service industries—now with even greater resources to innovate and grow.
For more than 25 years, RouteSmart has worked alongside FedEx as a trusted partner delivering intelligent route planning and optimization solutions that drive global logistics.
We are now excited to share a new milestone in our journey: RouteSmart Technologies has been acquired by FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), a move that reinforces our commitment to innovation, stability, and continued service to our clients and partners.
Our headquarters will remain in Columbia, Maryland, and we will operate as a standalone entity under FedEx Dataworks, which is a direct subsidiary of Federal Express Corporation.
Why This Matters
At its core, this acquisition represents a vote of confidence in RouteSmart’s ability to drive operational excellence. FedEx has seen firsthand the impact of our solutions in making their operations more efficient, reliable, and scalable.
FedEx has been a long-standing client of ours, using Routing as a Service (RaaS) in its ground operations for many years. RaaS serves as the backbone for FedEx Route Optimization (FRO), which the company is rolling out globally as part of its ongoing network transformation.
With more than 40 years of expertise in providing mission-critical technology to newspaper, postal & parcel, public works, utilities & field service, and waste collection organization worldwide, we now join forces with FedEx. The combination of our leading technology solutions with FedEx’s unparalleled physical and data networks will enable the world’s largest express transportation provider to further drive efficiency across its own global operations, while also strengthening the company’s suite of technology solutions.
As part of the FedEx family, we have an incredible opportunity to expand our reach, enhance our technology offerings, and continue delivering the best route-planning solutions to our valued clients across all industries.
“What this does is provide us with more significant financial backing,” RouteSmart President Larry Levy said. “This Fortune 100 company has the resources to allow us to be more proactive in meeting our clients’ needs.”
What Stays the Same?
While this marks an exciting new chapter, one thing is clear: our commitment to our community of clients and industries remains unchanged.
- Same RouteSmart Team – The people you’ve worked with, the expertise you rely on, and the relationships you’ve built remain intact.
- Same Industry Focus – Waste collection, postal and parcel, public works, and newspaper route optimization will continue to be our focus.
- Same Unmatched Support – Our level of service, dedication, and thorough understanding of your operational needs will not change.
“FedEx has made it clear—they want us to continue operating in the markets we serve, and even look for ways to do more,” Levy emphasized.
The Road Ahead
Becoming part of FedEx provides RouteSmart with the ability to innovate at an even greater scale. With additional resources and global reach, we can accelerate product development and explore new routing challenges beyond what we had imagined before.
“FedEx’s vision includes being an innovation incubator—exploring new markets, new applications, and expanding our route planning and optimization expertise,” Levy said
For our clients and partners, this means more opportunities to enhance operations with cutting-edge technology. Our products—RouteSmart Online, RouteSmart for ArcGIS Pro, and other solutions—will continue to evolve and grow to help make your operations more efficient.
A Future of Possibilities
As we embark on this new journey, our mission remains the same: to provide the most intelligent, efficient, and reliable route planning and optimization solutions available. This acquisition positions us for greater innovation and impact across the industries we serve.
“Our commitment to you has not changed one bit,” Levy affirmed. “We remain focused on the success of our existing clients, and we’re excited about what the future holds”.
We look forward to continuing our work with you—our clients, partners, and the entire RouteSmart community—as we chart a new course for more intelligent, efficient, and safer routes.
