OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) is pleased to announce its companies are the recipients of six awards across five categories in the 2011 Quest for Quality readership survey by Logistics Management magazine.
- Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional LTL Category: New Penn received its 16th Quest for Quality award in the past 18 years for regional excellence.
- Midwest/North Central Regional LTL Category: Holland received its 26th consecutive Quest for Quality award for regional services.
- Western Regional LTL Category: Reddaway received the Quest for Quality award for the 18th time.
- Expedited Motor Carriers Category: Additional recognition was granted to both New Penn and Holland for the quality of their expedited services. This was the second time in the past three years that New Penn received this award; the fourth consecutive year for Holland.
- Third-Party Logistics Category: YRC Worldwide was recognized with a Quest for Quality award for logistics services.
"It is an honor for our companies to be recognized again this year by Logistics Management," said James Welch, chief executive officer - YRC Worldwide. "The survey results demonstrate that our customers value flexible solutions and reliable services. We continue to be committed to delivering on these expectations at all operating companies."
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. Third-party logistics providers are rated on carrier selection/negotiation, order fulfillment, transportation/distribution, inventory management, and logistics information systems.
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered inOverland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation andglobal logistics services. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands includingYRC,YRC Reimer,YRC Glen Moore,Reddaway,HollandandNew Penn, and providesChina-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures.YRC Worldwidehas the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) network inNorth Americawith local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals,YRC Worldwideoffers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visitwww.yrcw.comfor more information.
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