YRC North American Transportation Significantly Reduces Transit Times in More Than 30,000 Lanes with its Velocity Network

Quality Enhancements to Benefit Customers at Yellow Transportation, Roadway and USF Holland

YRC North American Transportation, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide is significantly reducing transit times in more than 30,000 lanes. The faster, more reliable lanes are part of service enhancements at three YRC North American Transportation operating companies: Yellow Transportation, Roadway and USF Holland. The changes and network improvements are a direct reflection of expanded customer needs for increased reliability with next-day and second-day service. The network optimization allows YRC to improve service by at least one day for more than 15 percent of its shipments.

"We're dedicated to providing comprehensive transportation solutions, so we are continually expanding our services and enhancing our networks," said Mike Smid, President and CEO of YRC North American Transportation. "By designing networks with fewer miles, we can offer increased predictability and more precise delivery options to our customers. The lanes involve fewer handoffs -- and fewer touches mean faster and more reliable deliveries."

In addition to meeting customer needs, the Velocity Network changes fit with ongoing, proactive environmental efforts underway at YRC North American Transportation. "More direct lanes save fuel as well as time," added Smid.

"Demonstrating good citizenship is a core value for our companies and our employees," said Smid. "As a SmartWay Transport Partner, making network changes that reduce mileage and fuel consumption is a natural fit for us."

The improvements cover most lanes in the eastern half of the U.S. The network changes launched on June 2 for USF Holland and July 6 for Yellow Transportation; Roadway implements the changes on July 14.