Con-way Announces Winners of Second Annual CEO Constellation Awards

SAN MATEO, CA, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Five exemplary employees of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) are the winners of the
company's second annual CEO Constellation Awards, its highest employee
recognition. Winners are selected for extraordinary achievement, performance
and leadership, as well as best representing the company's core values of
integrity, commitment and excellence.

"Con-way's most vital resource is its employees, and recognition of those
who
lead by example and personify our values is one of our most important
responsibilities," said Douglas W. Stotlar, president and CEO, Con-way. "What
these exemplary individuals bring to Con-way's customers and employees
through their inspirational leadership, work ethic, collaboration and integrity
is
immeasurable."

The Constellation Awards announcement marks the end of a six-month process
during
which more than 200 Quarterly Leader Award (QLA) recipients were selected from
nominations within individual business units. Those winners automatically
advanced to the next level of recognition, the President's Award. The 35
2007-2008
President's Award winners were then narrowed to 10 finalists considered for
CEO Constellation Award honors.

The five CEO Constellation Award recipients each received a check for
$5,000,
a sculptured crystal vase inscribed with their names and lifelong recognition
within the company. They and their guests also will attend a retreat next
month with Con-way's CEO and other senior executives aimed at sharing ideas
about Con-way and how employees can most effectively impact its future.

"The opportunity to gain the unique perspective of these employees is
tremendously valuable," said Stotlar. "It's invigorating to hear their ideas
and observations on how best to foster teamwork and success throughout our
organization."

This year's winners and examples of their outstanding accomplishments are:

-- Edward "Gunny" Butler, driver sales representative, Con-way Freight,
Columbus, Ohio: A former Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, Butler designed and
executed a program to increase efficiency in processes for a major account.
His improved procedures have significantly reduced shortages and improved
customer satisfaction. Butler has been a Con-way Freight employee since
2006.

-- Dan Pence, region manager, Con-way Freight, Indianapolis, Ind.: A
veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, Pence has worked tirelessly for
the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
program. His efforts -- many contributed on his own time -- were
instrumental in Con-way winning the National Freedom Award in 2007, and in
Con-way becoming a preferred place to work for veterans, as well as
citizen/soldiers who serve in the National Guard and reserves. Pence
started with Con-way Freight in 1985.

-- Gerry Schmidt, driver sales representative, Con-way Freight, Oakland,
Calif.: Schmidt was singled out by his peers for his unwavering attention
to detail on tasks including inspection forms, manifests, pay sheets and
logs. He is known as the "master" at loading trailers for maximum
efficiency and utilization, and is a respected leader at his facility.
Schmidt has been a Con-way Freight employee since 1991.

-- Ted Schoenke, driver sales representative, Con-way Freight, Green Bay,
Wis.: A seven-time winner of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Safe
Driver Club Award, Schoenke was also a 2003 recipient of Con-way's
Distinguished Driver Award for 25,000 hours of accident-free driving with
the company. His commitment to safety has earned him a reputation for
ensuring safe practices among his coworkers on the dock. Schoenke began his
Con-way Freight career in 1987.

-- Dave Lawton, logistics manager III, Menlo Worldwide Logistics,
Brampton, Ontario, Canada: In 2007, Lawton led his team through both
successful ISO certification and implementation of Lean process management
at the Brampton facility. Lauded as an exceptional leader by employees from
every level of his organization, he is equally praised by customers whose
expectations he and his team consistently exceed. Lawton joined Menlo in
2000.

The company flew the 10 CEO Constellation Awards finalists to
Con-way's San Mateo, Calif., headquarters for interviews and final
evaluations before selection of the winners.

About Con-way Inc.

Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) is a $4.7 billion freight transportation and
logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. Named
FORTUNEmagazine's "Most Admired Company" in transportation and logistics for
2007,Con-way delivers industry-leading services through three primary operating
companies: Con-way Freight, Con-way Truckload and Menlo Worldwide Logistics.
These
operating units provide high-performance, day-definite less-than-truckload (LTL)
and
full truckload and intermodal freight transportation, as well as logistics,
warehousing and supply chain management services and trailer manufacturing.
Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries operate from more than 500 locations across
North America and in 20 countries. For more information about Con-way, visit
www.con-way.com.

Contacts:
Con-way Inc.
Jayme Kunz
(650) 378-5418
kunz.jayme@con-way.com

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