Holland Selected as 2009 LTL Carrier of the Year by ChemTreat

JOC Staff |
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug.17, 2010 – Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW) has been named 2009 LTL Carrier of the Year by ChemTreat, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty chemical companies dedicated to industrial water treatment.

To determine rankings, ChemTreat rated LTL carriers on service quality in a number of categories including on-time delivery, lost and damaged product and billing accuracy. In addition, carriers were evaluated by ChemTreat traffic, shipping and receiving department employees.

”The service professionals at Holland work tirelessly to provide an exceptional customer experience,” said Jeff Rogers, president – Holland. “We are honored to call ChemTreat a valued partner and to be recognized so prominently for our daily efforts.”

This marks the fifth time this year that Holland has been recognized for an exceptional customer experience. The company also has secured a 2009 Supplier Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year from Eastman Chemical Company; a 2009 Regional Carrier of the Year Award from Echo Global Logistics; a 2009 Carrier of the Year award from Hamilton Sundstrand Logistics Council; and a 2009 LTL Carrier of the Year award from TTS, LLC.

About Holland
Holland is a YRC Worldwide company offering transportation solutions throughout the Midwestern and Southeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Holland makes claim-free deliveries a top priority, and its on-time performance has long been considered an industry standard.

About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is one of the largest transportation service providers in the world and the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, YRC Logistics, New Penn, Holland and Reddaway. YRC Worldwide has the largest, most comprehensive network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.