YRC Worldwide Receives Award for Distinguished Service by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
Award reflects company’s overall commitment to provide flexible solutions, industry-leading support to government entities
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 7, 2009 – YRC Worldwide (Nasdaq: YRCW), today announced the company has received a 2009 NDTA Distinguished Service Award for its achievements in the field of transportation and logistics in support of the NDTA and its mission. The company was recently honored with the award at the 63rd Annual NDTA Forum & Exposition in Nashville.
“We are honored to receive an NDTA service award and consider this a direct reflection on our overall commitment to provide government entities with flexible, scalable solutions that are easy to engage,” said Dave Johnson, vice president – Enterprise Solutions, and leader of YRCW Government Services. “Whether a natural disaster or everyday shipping needs, our government customers have one-call access to all of our operating company services through a single point of contact.”
All YRC Worldwide operating companies are government-approved shipping and transportation providers, and YRC Worldwide is the exclusive transportation and shipping provider to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
To get more information or access services for any YRC Worldwide company, customers can call one number, 1-800-610-6551, or send an e-mail to government.solutions@yrcw.com.
In addition, YRC Worldwide offers a vital tier of around-the-clock government support in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency through its Immediate Response Center. With one call to 1-877-YRCW IRC (1-877-972-9472), YRC Worldwide is ready to respond with the necessary assets, network and transportation professionals.
For more information on YRC Worldwide government services and capabilities, please visit www.yrcw.com/government/index.html.
About NDTA
The National Defense Transportation Association is a non-profit, non-political educational association committed to fostering partnerships between government, military and industry, and maintaining a strong and efficient global transportation, travel and distribution system in support of national security. There are over 9,000 members in the association, composed of both individual and corporate members. There are 60 plus chapters in the United States and overseas in Europe and the Pacific. The national headquarters office is located in Alexandria, Va.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world, is 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. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.
Web site: www.yrcw.com
Follow YRC Worldwide on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 7, 2009 – YRC Worldwide (Nasdaq: YRCW), today announced the company has received a 2009 NDTA Distinguished Service Award for its achievements in the field of transportation and logistics in support of the NDTA and its mission. The company was recently honored with the award at the 63rd Annual NDTA Forum & Exposition in Nashville.
“We are honored to receive an NDTA service award and consider this a direct reflection on our overall commitment to provide government entities with flexible, scalable solutions that are easy to engage,” said Dave Johnson, vice president – Enterprise Solutions, and leader of YRCW Government Services. “Whether a natural disaster or everyday shipping needs, our government customers have one-call access to all of our operating company services through a single point of contact.”
All YRC Worldwide operating companies are government-approved shipping and transportation providers, and YRC Worldwide is the exclusive transportation and shipping provider to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
To get more information or access services for any YRC Worldwide company, customers can call one number, 1-800-610-6551, or send an e-mail to government.solutions@yrcw.com.
In addition, YRC Worldwide offers a vital tier of around-the-clock government support in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency through its Immediate Response Center. With one call to 1-877-YRCW IRC (1-877-972-9472), YRC Worldwide is ready to respond with the necessary assets, network and transportation professionals.
For more information on YRC Worldwide government services and capabilities, please visit www.yrcw.com/government/index.html.
About NDTA
The National Defense Transportation Association is a non-profit, non-political educational association committed to fostering partnerships between government, military and industry, and maintaining a strong and efficient global transportation, travel and distribution system in support of national security. There are over 9,000 members in the association, composed of both individual and corporate members. There are 60 plus chapters in the United States and overseas in Europe and the Pacific. The national headquarters office is located in Alexandria, Va.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world, is 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. The company is headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.
Web site: www.yrcw.com
Follow YRC Worldwide on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide