YRC Glen Moore is No. 1 Truckload Carrier for Dry Freight in 2010 Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management Magazine
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., August 24, 2010 - YRC Glen Moore, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), has been named the No. 1 Dry Freight Truckload Carrier in the 2010 Quest for Quality Awards given by the readers of Logistics Management magazine.
In addition to its No. 1 overall ranking as determined by the highest composite score, YRC Glen Moore also ranked the highest of all dry freight truckload carriers in the individual categories of on-time performance and customer service. This is the third Quest for Quality Award that YRC Glen Moore has received in the past four years.
"It is a privilege and an honor to receive this designation based solely on the feedback from customers," said Gary Pruden, president -YRC Glen Moore. "While our customers often tell us how much they appreciate our on-time performance, and how well our Customer Service Specialists manage their accounts, it's rewarding to see how we really compare to our much larger competitors during this very challenging year."
The annual Quest for Quality Awards give logistics and supply chain decision makers the opportunity to express their satisfaction by rating providers on service quality. This year, the magazine received 5,426 responses to its survey.
Shippers vote on the attributes of on-time performance, value, customer service, information technology and equipment/operations to identify the transportation providers that are delivering exceptional service quality.
About YRC Glen Moore
YRC Glen Moore is a truckload leader providing a full range of services in the United States. Based in Carlisle, Pa., YRC Glen Moore is the sole truckload provider working in conjunction with the YRC Regional Transportation companies Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation and global logistics services. 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.
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