About Rig Runner
Rig Runner Hauls Heavy Equipment and Machinery across the Country
Rig Runner is a leading heavy haul and specialized transportation logistics company serving the energy, industrial, and aerospace sectors across the United States. Through its network of terminals, agents, company drivers, and owner operators, Rig Runner provides safe, efficient, and reliable transportation and logistics solutions for complex and time-sensitive projects. The company is built on a culture of safety, operational execution, and long-term customer partnerships, operating under its core philosophy: Safety Driven. Results Proven.
Executive Board
Edward (Eddie) Patterson III
Eddie Patterson is the Chief Executive Officer of Rig Runner and is responsible for the company’s strategic direction, growth initiatives, customer relationships, and overall performance. Under his leadership, Rig Runner has expanded its terminal network, customer base, and operational footprint across multiple regions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, service, and operational execution. Eddie works closely with customers, operations leadership, and the executive team to guide long-term strategy, develop new business opportunities, and ensure Rig Runner continues to deliver reliable, high-quality service across the energy and specialized transportation markets.
Datren Williams
Datren Williams serves as Chief Financial Officer of Rig Runner and oversees the company’s financial strategy, capital structure, banking and private equity relationships, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. A Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Datren has played a key role in developing the company’s financial infrastructure, expanding credit facilities, supporting acquisitions and growth initiatives, and aligning management strategy with long-term enterprise value creation. He works closely with the executive team on strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational performance initiatives that support Rig Runner’s continued growth.
Ramiro Hernandez, Jr
Ramiro Hernandez, Jr. is the Chief Operating Officer of Rig Runner and oversees daily operations, terminal performance, fleet utilization, and customer execution across all operating regions. Ramiro works closely with terminal managers, drivers, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. He has been instrumental in expanding Rig Runner’s terminal network, improving operational processes, and maintaining strong customer relationships. His leadership focuses on execution, accountability, safety, and developing strong operational teams across the organization.
Scott Wagstaff
Scott Wagstaff serves as Vice President of Aerospace Operations at Rig Runner, where he oversees the company’s aerospace and specialized transportation vertical. He is responsible for project planning, operational execution, and customer coordination for aerospace-related logistics and heavy haul transportation projects. Scott works closely with operations teams, drivers, and customers to execute complex and time-sensitive transportation projects while maintaining Rig Runner’s high safety and service standards. He plays an important role in supporting the continued growth of Rig Runner’s aerospace logistics operations and specialized transportation services.
Setting a new benchmark in our industry.
Rig Runner’s team boasts a collective operational experience exceeding 100 years in specialized trucking services. Our company is dedicated to providing professional and efficient customer service, always prioritizing safety.
As a leading customer-centric organization, we are dedicated to upholding safety, adhering to compliance standards, recruiting top-tier employees, implementing streamlined operational systems, and delivering exceptional services. Our goal is to provide valuable solutions to customers in a constantly evolving industry.
With a deep understanding of transportation management intricacies, we are committed to identifying the most efficient routes to transport your goods. We meticulously monitor your loads and offer real-time driver updates. How can we assist you with your heavy hauling requirements?
Safely
We believe in safety training, and it is the right thing to do for our customers. Our staff is dedicated to maintaining safety standards throughout the terminals, at the home office and in the field by having our employees participate in in-house training with PEC certified trainers.
Efficiently
Our professional staff goes above and beyond to efficiently manage all the details of your heavy haul transportation needs. Years of operational experience allows us to seamlessly provide solutions to challenges we face every day in our industry.
Timely
We make every effort for our loads to arrive on time. By utilizing the latest technology and software to track loads, we can provide our clients with access to our driver’s information for real-time feedback. This allows us to respond to logistics issues immediately.