Atlanta Area YRC Freight Employees Achieve Safety Milestones
23 Employees Recognized for a Combined 49 Million Miles of Accident-Free Driving
12 Employees Recognized for a Combined 325 Years of Injury-Free Work Experience
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 15, 2014 – YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced today that the YRC Freight distribution center in Atlanta, Ga. celebrated safety achievements of 35 employees including 49 million miles of accident-free driving and a combined 325 years of injury-free work experience.
“My congratulations to our team members in Atlanta who accomplished these milestone achievements,” stated YRC Freight President Darren Hawkins. “A combined total of 49 million accident-free miles driven consecutively by 23 different professional drivers is an outstanding achievement that validates their commitment to ensuring we operate safely on our highways and provide the highest level of service to our customers. In addition to that achievement, an outstanding record of safety was attained by 12 professionals who have worked injury free for a combined total of 325 years. Team members working together to create a safe, accident-free environment for everyone – that’s what it’s all about,” Hawkins said.
Nationwide, YRC Freight has a proud heritage of safety with 1,742 one million, 489 two million, 76 three million, 16 four million and 1 five million, consecutive, accident-free mile drivers.
If you are interested in joining our award-winning team of safety champions, please visit yrcfreight.com and click on Careers to find currently available employment opportunities.
About YRC Freight
YRC Freight, a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad portfolio of LTL services to bring flexibility and reliability to customers' supply chains. For more information, visit www.yrcfreight.com.
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. 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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