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TUALATIN, Ore., Aug. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Reddaway, an industry-leading less-than-truckload (LTL) service provider in the western United States and Canada, is proud to announce it has once again been chosen as a Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY. Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business connecting the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military...

HOLLAND, Mich., Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) -- Holland, the industry leader in Central and Southeastern next-day delivery, has extended its record as a winner in the Logistics Management magazine’s Quest for Quality awards for the 33rd year. Holland was honored with a 2019 Quest for Quality award in the South/South Central Regional LTL Carriers category. “Team Holland consistently works to deliver on its promise of reliability and quality handling,” says Scott Ware,...

TUALATIN, Ore., July 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reddaway (NASDAQ: YRCW), an industry-leading less-than-truckload (LTL) service provider in the western United States and Canada, is proud to announce the Reddaway Truck Driving Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is a one-year training program where interested individuals can earn a Class A license and driving experience while being paid a wage that includes benefits. After students successfully complete the apprenticeship, they have a job at...

TUALATIN, Ore., July 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reddaway (NASDAQ: YRCW), the longest continuously operating Oregon-based regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Founded in 1919 in Oregon City, Reddaway continues to advance its services for the 21st century while remaining the premier service provider in the Western United States and Canada. Reddaway’s founder, William Arthur Reddaway, began the company with one Ford Model T truck...

HOLLAND, Mich., July 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) -- Holland, the leader in Central and Southeastern next-day delivery, was presented with the Ryder LTL Inter-Regional Carrier of the Year award on June 6, 2019 at the 22nd Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards in Chicago, Ill. The award recognizes excellence through a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, economic value, and innovation for the last full calendar...

TUALATIN, Ore., May 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Reddaway has been selected as the Worldwide Express 2018 West Coast Regional Carrier of the Year. This award, based on a survey of Worldwide Express sales and operations professionals, recognized exceptional customer service exhibited by top carrier performers. The 2018 West Coast Regional Carrier of the Year award was presented to Reddaway at the Worldwide Express Conference 2019 in Hollywood, Florida on April 25, 2019. "We are...

HOLLAND, Mich., May 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Holland has been selected as the Worldwide Express 2018 Midwest Regional Carrier of the Year. The award, was based on a survey of Worldwide Express sales and operations professionals, recognized exceptional customer service exhibited by top carrier performers. The 2018 Midwest Regional Carrier of the Year award was presented to Holland at the Worldwide Express Conference 2019 in Hollywood, Florida on April 25, 2019. “Holland...

TUALATIN, Ore., April 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Reddaway has been presented with the DHL 2018 LTL Carrier of the Year award. DHL Supply Chain hosted its annual Carrier Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to recognize select carrier customers for their superior performance in 2018. More than 70 North American carriers participated in the summit which featured company overviews, carrier strategy alignment, and customer presentations designed to further engage DHL Supply...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Freight has been selected to receive the 2018 National LTL Carrier of the Year award from Walmart for helping Walmart attain its goals, meet its commitment to its customers and striving for precision in the Walmart supply chain. YRC Freight and Walmart have a valued, long-standing partnership to serve the LTL needs of one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. This is the fifth time in nine years that Walmart has selected...

HOLLAND, Mich., March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holland, the leader in Central and Southeastern United States next-day delivery, has been recognized by Echo Global Logistics with its 2018 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year award. “We thank Echo Global Logistics for honoring us with this award and for our continued partnership. Customer satisfaction is one of the best barometers of success,” stated Jim Ferguson, Holland Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our dedicated professional...

LEBANON, Pa., Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – New Penn professional driver John D. Rogers recently achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing three-million consecutive miles without a single preventable accident. John Rogers is one of two active New Penn professional drivers to have reached this elite three-million safety milestone in the last two years. New Penn professional driver Donnie Wagner, domiciled in Reading, Pa., achieved the three-million milestone the year...

TUALATIN, Ore., Feb. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Reddaway was named 2018 Carrier of the Year-West Regional by GlobalTranz at its annual conference at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. GlobalTranz presented its carrier awards based on overall operational excellence and customer service, price competitiveness and flexibility, strategic partnerships and market leadership, technology innovation, and new service offerings. "We are honored and particularly...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Freight professional city driver Russell (Russ) James has been selected by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) to serve on the 2019-2020 America’s Road Team. “Russ James is a true champion of safety. He is one of YRC Freight’s best drivers operating professionally on North America’s highways. We congratulate him for his ongoing commitment to quality and salute him for his continued dedication to keeping our highways safe,”...

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), a national shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against YRC Worldwide Inc. (“YRC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YRCW) and other defendants, related to alleged violations of federal securities laws. If you purchased YRC securities between March 10, 2014 and December 14, 2018, you are encouraged to contact a Scott+Scott attorney at (844) 818-6982 for more information....

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Freight professional city driver Byron Bramwell has logged his 3-millionth consecutive mile without a single preventable accident. This is an impressive number of accident-free miles on any given set of roads but reaching this milestone as a city driver requires unwavering attention and true commitment to safety when navigating busy narrow side streets and dockyards. Driving three-million-miles is the equivalent of making SIX round trips...

TUALATIN, Ore., Jan. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reddaway has been recognized by Unishippers Global Logistics with its 2018 Western Regional LTL Carrier Partner of the Year award. The award was presented to Reddaway at the annual Unishippers convention by Tim Story, Executive Vice President of Freight Operations. “We thank Unishippers for honoring us and for our longstanding partnership,” stated Steve Selvig, Reddaway Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The professional employees of...

HOLLAND, Mich., Jan. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holland has been recognized by Unishippers Global Logistics with its 2018 Midwest Region LTL Carrier Partner of the Year award. The award was presented to Holland at the annual Unishippers convention by Tim Story, Executive Vice President of Freight Operations. “We thank Unishippers for extending this honor to us and for our longstanding partnership,” stated Jim Ferguson, Holland Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our dedicated...

Investor Alert: Kaplan Fox Announces Investigation Of YRC Worldwide Inc. PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 NEW YORK , Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP ( www.kaplanfox.com ) is investigating claims on behalf of investors of YRC Worldwide Inc. ("YRC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YRCW), a company that provides various transportation services primarily in North America. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired YRC securities between March 10, 2014 and December 14, 2018...

LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 Investing In YRC Worldwide Inc. To Contact The Firm PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2019 NEW YORK , Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors in YRC Worldwide Inc. ("YRC" or the "Company")(NASDAQ:YRCW) of the March 4, 2019 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been...

HOLLAND, Mich., Jan. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holland professional driver Richard Dain recently logged his 3-millionth consecutive mile without a single preventable accident. This makes Dain one of 35-active Holland drivers to have reached this incredible safety milestone. The 3-million-mile record is an exceedingly rare accomplishment placing Dain among an elite group of professional drivers. To lend some perspective to this milestone, driving 3-million-miles is equivalent to making 6 round...