Holland Selected as 2009 Supplier of the Year by Whirlpool

JOC Staff |
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. <http://www.yrcw.com/&gt; (Nasdaq: YRCW), has been named 2009 Supplier of the Year by Whirlpool, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances.

This marks the seventh time this year that Holland has been honored for outstanding service quality, including two recent 2010 Quest for Quality Awards by the readers of Logistics Management magazine.

“On-time performance and exceptional service quality have long been hallmarks of our business,” said Jeff Rogers, president–Holland. “And we’re especially pleased to be recognized by Whirlpool – one of the world’s leading brands – for consistently delivering an exceptional experience.”

To determine rankings, Whirlpool rated its carriers based on the following criteria: delivery and support; ease of doing business; quality; risk and compliance; technology and partnership; and cost.

About Holland

Holland is a YRC Regional Transportation company offering services throughout the Central, Southeastern and Midwestern 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 a leading provider of transportation and global logistics service. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, Reddaway, Holland and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures. 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.