New Penn Receives 2011 Quest For Quality Awards By Logistics Management Magazine
Lebanon, Pa. - August 25, 2011 - (NASDAQ: YRCW) - New Penn is honored to receive two awards by Logistics Management in their 2011 Quest for Quality reader survey. The company was recognized for excellence in the categories of Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional LTL Carriers and Expedited Motor Carriers. For 17 years, New Penn has been the recipient of Quest for Quality awards.
"During our 80 year history, New Penn has consistently set the standard for next-day service in the Northeast," said Steve Gast, president - New Penn. "Customers have come to expect our next-day morning deliveries, on-time performance and superior damage-free handling, thanks to the pride and dedication of our employees."
Quest for Quality awards are determined by the readers of Logistics Management magazine. This year, 4,575 logistics and supply chain decision makers completed the survey, which rates providers on the attributes of on-time performance, value, customer service, information technology and equipment/operations.
About New Penn
New Penn, a regional less-than-truckload motor carrier based in Lebanon, Pa., provides industry-leading reliability and next-day service through a network of 25 service centers in the northeastern United States, Quebec, Canada and Puerto Rico. New Penn is widely regarded as one of the most efficiently operated transportation providers and has one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry. For more information, visit www.newpennregional.com
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 less-than-truckload (LTL) 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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