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TUALATIN, Ore., April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reddaway, a premier less-than-truckload (LTL) service provider in the western United States and western Canada, has been honored with a 2016 Regional LTL Carriers' Platinum Award by Echo Global Logistics (Echo), a leading transportation management provider. This is the fifth consecutive year that Echo has recognized Reddaway as a Platinum Award winner or Regional Carrier of the Year.

"We are extremely honored to have received the Platinum award from Echo," said Reddaway President T.J. O'Connor. "I am proud of the work each Reddaway employee performs to earn this recognition. I value the outstanding relationship Reddaway has developed over the years with Echo and look forward to continuing our tradition of customer satisfaction excellence."

"This award--given to only a few carriers annually--is recognition of strategic regional LTL carriers with outstanding service, commitment and performance for Echo's customers and employees," said Mark Redini, Vice President of Pricing, Echo Global Logistics.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Each year they evaluate their carriers and select those that provide standout service. Their selection process is based on outstanding service, commitment and performance for the previous year in customer service and communication, invoice accuracy, claims, responsiveness, website and training.

Reddaway best met Echo Global's quality standards and was chosen as the carrier that Echo's western regional LTL personnel most enjoyed doing business with and trusted to transport their freight.

About Reddaway:
Reddaway, founded in Oregon City, Ore., has served the Western states since 1919. Through its comprehensive regional service center network, Reddaway has built a long-standing tradition of reliable, next-day and two-day delivery services for less-than-truckload shipments in the Western United States and Western Canada, including Alaska and Hawaii. Reddaway, a 22-time Quest for Quality award winner, has received recognition from Logistics Management magazine in the Western LTL Regional Motor Carriers and Expedited Motor Carriers categories. For more information, visit reddawayregional.com. Reddaway is a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW).

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