YRC Worldwide Sends 41 Drivers to the 2011 National Truck Driving Championships

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW) announced today that 41 of its professional drivers will compete at the 2011 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) to be held Aug. 9 – 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The YRC Worldwide team includes 33 drivers from YRC, five from Holland and three from Reddaway.

"Reaching the NTDC is like making it to the Super Bowl," says Mike Smid, president-YRC and chief operations officer-YRC Worldwide. "We're very proud of these drivers and their dedication to safety. Their driving skills reflect well on our company and our industry."

To qualify for the national championships, drivers must place first in their respective class at state competition. The YRCW drivers will compete against nearly 400 others for national titles in eight different classes of vehicles and for the overall title of National Grand Champion.

Both the state and national competitions include challenging driving skills and maneuvering tests, a pre-trip inspection, and a written examination covering vehicle operation and federal safety regulations. To participate in the state competitions, drivers must be accident free for one year.

"This is a great group of drivers and we're pleased to have competitors in every class we entered," says Smid. "Fifteen of our 41 champions this year competed in the NTDC last year and one – Alphonso Lewis – is the 2007 National Grand Champion. All together, we're feeling very good about the experience on our team and the opportunity for them to mentor each other and really enjoy the competition."

Fans and supporters of YRC Worldwide drivers are encouraged to track the team and their progress on Facebook at http://www.yrcw.com/facebook.html and Twitter at http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide.

The 2011 YRC Worldwide National Truck Driving Championships Team

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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