Holland Next-Day Service Accelerates Shipments Moving Between Markets in
Chicago and Southwest Missouri
Company introduces next-day transit times between Chicagoland and Springfield,
Mo. service centers
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Holland, a subsidiary
of YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: YRCW), announced today the availability of
next-day delivery service to and from the greater Springfield, Mo., area and
its Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Wheeling, Ill. service centers. The transit
time reductions provide customers with even more next-day delivery options
within the Holland network which already has more next-day lanes than any
other carrier in its service territory.
"We're committed to being the best next-day carrier in the markets we serve,"
said Jeff Rogers, president - Holland. "We know we can bring value to our
Springfield and Chicago area customers by providing them with next-day
delivery along with Holland reliability that currently exceeds 97 percent and
is one of the lowest claim ratios in the industry."
The accelerated service became available on Oct. 19 and features more than
124,000 ZIP code lane pairs. Only a few LTL carriers provide next-day delivery
service between these markets today, with most providing delivery in two days.
Holland also allows customers the option to guarantee delivery by 9 a.m.,
noon, 3:30 p.m. or within a specified time-window for a small, additional fee.
Customers can check service availability, transit times and schedule pickups
online by visiting www.hollandregional.com. For additional information, please
contact your local Holland account executive or call Holland customer service
at (866) 465-5263.
About Holland
Holland, a YRC Worldwide company based in Holland, Mich., provides standard
and expedited regional transportation services throughout Central, Midwestern
and Southeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Holland is a leader in
next-day delivery, on-time performance and quality handling within its region.
Please visit hollandregional.com 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 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
SOURCE YRC Worldwide Inc.
Suzanne Dawson, Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan, +1-212-329-1420,
sdawson@lakpr.com
