GLOBALTRANZ is spotlighting YRC FREIGHT as our featured Carrier Partner for May 2016. Learn about partner carrier YRC FREIGHT, their company history and values, and their NEW Accelerated offering below.
YRC Freight Profile
COMPANY OVERVIEW
- YRC Freight reflects the Yellow Transportation (founded in 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) purchase of and subsequent merger with Roadway (founded in 1930 in Akron, Ohio).
- YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. with corporate headquarters in Overland Park, Kan.
- Other YRC Worldwide subsidiaries include YRC Reimer, Reddaway, Holland and New Penn.
- YRC Freight is the leading transporter of industrial, commercial, and retail goods, specializing in solutions for businesses across North America through a full-service network, advanced information technologies and proactive customer service.
- Global transportation and logistics solutions for import and export shipments are also available.
Our values matter because YOU matter. Our values are what make us who we are. They are not goals; they are the principles that guide us in pursuing our goals. Goals are about results, values are about people.
- SAFETY FIRST
Protect the drive home. It’s the drive that matters most. - PEOPLE
The drivers of success. - RESPECT
We treat each other the way we want to be treated, and gain strength from our differences. - INTEGRITY
We do the right thing, even when it’s not easy. - HARD WORK MATTERS
We are relentless in doing what it takes to meet our customers’ expectations.
YRC FREIGHT VISION STATEMENT
We are the carrier of choice, delivering world-class safety with the most respected employees and brand in the industry
INCREASED SPEED
When you need it there faster, you can count on Accelerated when time is a top priority. With our Accelerated service, you can rely on our fast, cost-competitive and reliable network to deliver your shipments on time.
SAME GREAT COVERAGE
Leverage our comprehensive North American coverage that’s built for speed. From the continental U.S to Canada to Mexico, we’ve got you covered, with the dependability you expect from the experts at YRC Freight.
WE WORK WEEKENDS
Our Weekend Advantage offering allows you to meet tight deadlines across the United States and Canada at our cost-competitive Accelerated rate. You can even say you worked all weekend to get it done—don’t worry, we won’t tell.
