History

1984	With Don Orris as senior executive in charge of domestic and intermodal marketing for global container operator American President Lines (APL), the company develops the first cost-effective double-stack rail network service. During the next decade, this service led a revolution in the movement of goods within the United States.
1997	Pacer International, Inc. is founded by Don Orris, Chairman and CEO, for the acquisition and merger of small-to-medium sized companies in transportation, third party logistics, intermodal marketing, drayage and ocean transportation—eventually some 14 in all—resulting in the launch of one of the most comprehensive transportation service companies in the industry.
1999	Pacer acquires APL Stacktrain and operates the new business unit as Pacer Stacktrain.
2001	Pacer consolidates its transportation and logistics brokerage services in its subsidiary Pacer Global Logistics. This unit was renamed Pacer Transportation Solutions in 2008 to better reflect the wide range of transportation services provided to customers.
2002	Pacer becomes a public company (NASDAQ: PACR).
2006	Michael E. Uremovich is appointed Chairman and CEO.
2008	Pacer’s intermodal network doubles in size with the addition of BNSF service routes, providing customers with increased choices and service options. Pacer begins expansion of its truck brokerage and highway services units, delivering additional capacity and door-to-door options for customers. A company-wide initiative is implemented to bring the Pacer enterprise together under one unified brand and one integrated website making it easier for customers to do business with Pacer.
2009	Daniel W. Avramovich is appointed Chairman and CEO.