Holland Professional Driver Russ Simpson Wins Division Title at Ohio Truck Driving Competition

Holland professional driver Russell Simpson took the top award at the 2013 Ohio Truck Driving Championships, winning first place in the 5-axle class. The competition was held May 4, 2013, at the IX Center in Cleveland. It included more than 150 contestants from 24 companies across the state. The competition recognizes drivers who demonstrate exemplary safety focus, equipment awareness, and

YRC Freight Implements Network Optimization Plan

YRC Freight Implements Network Optimization Plan

Enhances service reliability, consistency with greater operational efficiencies

YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, moves forward with continuous improvements, implementing a change in operations which will deliver even greater service reliability and consistency across their network. The network changes enhance operational efficiencies

ABF LOCAL LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Two Representatives from Each Local Review, Endorse Contract

Leaders from about 160 Teamster local unions that represent ABF members unanimously endorsed a tentative master agreement and supplements today that covers 7,500 workers. The vote to support the tentative agreement and supplements paves the way for a vote by the members.

“Our members’ number one goal was to protect their health,

Welch: Setting the record straight on ABF attempt

YRC Worldwide Inc. CEO James Welch wants to set the record straight on the company’s attempt to acquire ABF Freight System Inc.

On Thursday, Welch sent a letter to all of the Overland Park less-than-truckload carrier’s employees explaining the company’s thinking behind the attempted acquisition of the Fort Smith, Ark. based company, his thoughts on the “leak” and media reactions to the

HOFFA STATEMENT ON YRCW EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE FREIGHT DIVISION OF ABF

The following is the official statement of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa regarding recent reports that YRC Worldwide Inc. attempted to acquire ABF Freight Systems.

“It is unconscionable that in the middle of the IBT's sensitive negotiations for a new contract for 6,000 ABF Teamsters, and in the context of years of continuing sacrifice by our members at YRC, that YRC would advance

YRC made bid to acquire ABF Freight

The company that is a target of a $750 million lawsuit filed by Fort Smith-based Arkansas Best Corp. recently made an attempt to buy Arkansas Best’s largest subsidiary, ABF Freight System.

According to this report from trade publication DC Velocity, YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch met March 22 in Fort Smith with Arkansas Best President and CEO Judy McReynolds to discuss the idea.

According to

UPS FREIGHT LOCAL UNION LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR RATIFICATION

Teamster Local Union leaders representing UPS Freight workers across the country unanimously endorsed the tentative national agreement today, clearing the way for ballots to be prepared and sent to members.

View changes to the UPS Freight contract here. View the UPS Freight tentative agreement highlights here.

General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, who also serves as Package Division Director

TEAMSTERS URGE CONGRESS TO STOP DANGEROUS INCREASES IN TRUCK WEIGHT AND SIZE

DOT And Congress Plan To Push Company-Friendly Legislation

Today, the Teamsters, the Truck Safety Coalition, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and representatives of several families who have suffered death and injury as a result of truck crashes, held a news conference marking the re-introduction of legislation that would prevent an increase in size and weight allowances for trucks.

“Corporate

UPS LOCAL LEADERS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE UPS TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

Leaders of Teamster Local Unions that represent UPS workers across the United States voted unanimously today to endorse the tentative UPS national agreement, paving the way for ballots to be prepared and sent to members.

View changes to the UPS contract here. View the UPS tentative agreement highlights here.

General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall, who also serves as Package Division Director

ABF, Teamsters agree to tentative five-year contract

ABF Freight System and the Teamsters announced late Friday (May 3) they had reached a tentative agreement on a five-year labor contract.

The next step will include the Teamsters and company officials educating union members about the terms of the contract. The contract will eventually face a vote of qualified union members.

Neither side would release details on the agreement.

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YRCW keeps turnaround story intact with solid first quarter results

Bottom line improvements continue to be the theme for less-than-truckload transportation services provider YRC Worldwide.

Following February’s announcement that it had achieved a positive annual operating income in 2012 for the first time in six years, the Overland Park, Kan.-based carrier said today it had a positive first quarter operating income—also for the first time in six years.

YRC’s

ABF Service Centers Recognized as “Best of the Best” with President’s Quality Awards

ABF service centers in Macon, Ga., Tulsa, Okla., Charlotte, N.C., and Salt Lake City, are being recognized with the prestigious President’s Quality Award from ABF President and CEO Roy Slagle. The award recognizes service centers most exemplifying the ABF Quality Process, which are considered the “Best of the Best.”

“The use of the five-step problem elimination process and the use of focus

YRC Worldwide Reports First Quarter Positive Operating Income for the First Time in Six Years

YRC Worldwide Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter 2013.

Consolidated operating revenue for the first quarter ending March 31, 2013 was $1.162 billion, 2.7% lower than the $1.194 billion reported in the first quarter of 2012, but consolidated operating income increased from a loss of $48.8 million to income of $9.9 million, or a $58.7 million increase.  Operating