YRC Worldwide Sends 31 Professional Drivers to the 2013 National Truck Driving Championships

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Aug 13, 2013, 09:00 ET

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced today that 31 of its professional drivers will compete at the 2013 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC). The competition will be held August 20 — 24 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

"We would like to extend our congratulations to our remarkable team of drivers competing at the National Truck Driving Championships," said James Welch, CEO of YRC Worldwide. "We have made significant improvements in safety and it remains a top priority for us. The continued commitment of our drivers to keeping our highways safe and providing the highest level of service to our customers is what makes us an organization Powered by Professionals, and we thank them for this achievement."

Now in its 76^th year, the NTDC and affiliated state truck driving championships are considered one of the industry's largest and most effective safety programs. Known to many as the "Super Bowl of Safety," these annual competitions inspire tens of thousands of drivers to operate accident-free for the right to compete.

To qualify for the national championships, drivers must place first in their respective class at state competition. 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, drivers must be accident-free, regardless of fault, for one year and through the national championships.

For more information about YRC Freight and its participation in the NTDC, please visit http://www.yrc.com/about/ntdc/.

The 2013 YRC Worldwide National Truck Driving Championships Team

YRC Freight Drivers	State	Class
Scott Archer	Illinois	Straight truck
Brian Briske	Montana	5-axle
Don Conklin	Indiana	Tanker
Kevin Dean	Georgia	3-axle
John Estep	Illinois	Tanker
Duane Foreman	Minnesota	Tanker
Robbie Granstrom	Oklahoma	5-axle sleeper
George Hale	Mississippi	Straight truck
Dave Hall	Arkansas	4-axle
Mark Hewitt	Ohio	4-axle
Jude Hurst	Kentucky	Twins
Willie Johnson	Mississippi	3-axle
Jerry Jordan	California	5-axle
Henry Mahler	Florida	Flatbed
Duane Maroney	Minnesota	Twins
Tim McNamee	Minnesota	5-axle
Wilson Meier	New York	5-axle
Larry Menter	Maine	Twins
David Messmer	Arizona	4-axle
Neil Nogues	New Hampshire	Straight truck
Jack Rojas	New Mexico	3-axle
Tim Smith	Utah	Flatbed
Paul Unser	Idaho	Flatbed
Robert Williams	Colorado	4-axle

Holland Drivers	State	Class
Russell Simpson	Ohio	5-axle
Bruce Renton	Michigan	Straight truck
Jim Looks	Michigan	Tanker
Marty Blandford	Indiana	5-axle

Reddaway Drivers	State	Class
Scott Colwell	Idaho	Sleeper
Jeff Payne	Utah	Twin trailers
John Van Buren	Oregon	Straight truck

About YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of successful companies including YRC Freight, YRC Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its JHJ joint venture. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks 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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