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YRC Worldwide Temporary Ticker Change

Oct 01, 2010 at 9:55 AM EDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct 01, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCWD) announced today that its ticker symbol has temporarily changed from "YRCW" to "YRCWD" as a result of its reverse stock split. This is a standard NASDAQ practice. The symbol will revert back to YRCW on October 28, 2010.

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.


    Investor Contact:            Paul Liljegren
                                 913-696-6108
                                 paul.liljegren@yrcw.com

    Media Contact:               Suzanne Dawson
                                 Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan
                                 212-329-1420
                                 sdawson@lakpr.com


Web site: www.yrcw.com

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