In addition to strengthening the operational focus at YRC Logistics, the sale supports the YRC Worldwide comprehensive strategic plan, which includes positioning the operating companies for future success.

"We have met with the clients involved," Carr said, "and their response has been very supportive. They realize the dedicated fleet service is an integral part of the Greatwide portfolio and they understand this decision is the right thing for everyone involved."

There are approximately 600 employees involved in the transaction; Greatwide is working with YRC Logistics to simplify employee transition from one company to the other. The purchase price of $34 million will be used to pay down the company's revolving credit facility and, in accordance with the recent amendment, will be applied to the new revolver reserve.

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is one of the largest transportation service providers in the world and the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, YRC Logistics, New Penn, Holland and Reddaway. 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 yrcw.com for more information.

Investor Contact:                          Media Contact:
Paul Liljegren                             Suzanne Dawson
YRC Worldwide Inc.                         Linden Alschuler & Kaplan
913.696.6108                               212.329.1420
Paul.Liljegren@yrcw.com                    sdawson@lakpr.com

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"As an industry leader, YRC Worldwide is at the forefront of the changes taking place at North America's borders," said Mike Smid, president - YRC Inc., and chief operations officer - YRC Worldwide. "We see a greater responsibility not to simply stay current with certifications, but also to help evolve the standards. We've worked with federal agencies to develop transportation requirements for programs - like C-TPAT - that improve supply-chain security while keeping our borders open to legitimate trade."

To participate or receive more information, customers should contact their account representative. In addition, YRC customers may visit http://www.yrc.com/homeland and YRC Regional customers may visit http://yrcregional.com/services/borderSecurity.shtml for more information.

About YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is one of the largest transportation service providers in the world and the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, YRC Logistics, New Penn, Holland and Reddaway. 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.

Media Contact:     Suzanne Dawson
                   Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan
                   212.329.1420
                   sdawson@lakpr.com

Web site: www.yrcw.com

Follow YRC Worldwide on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide

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