News & Press Releases
YRC Freight Expands Regional Next-Day Service in the Mid-South and Waco, Texas
August 5, 2020
Press Release
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) announces the expansion of YRC Freight’s Regional Next-Day Service to…
YRC Worldwide Expects To Receive $700 Million CARES Act Loan from U.S. Treasury
July 1, 2020
Press Release
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), the nation’s second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping company, today announced…
YRC Worldwide COVID-19 Update: Safety-First Service Plan
June 23, 2020
Company News
As restrictions ease on business operations and stay-home guidelines, YRCW remains committed to moving essential freight shipments across the North…
YRC Freight Recognized Again as NASSTRAC National Carrier of the Year
June 18, 2020
Press Release
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) For the fifth time, YRC Freight has been named National LTL…
Let YRCW drive your COVID-19 supply chain recovery
June 16, 2020
Company News
YRCW Sales is eager to contribute to your COVID-19 supply chain recovery. Our sales teams are being deployed into the…
YRCW: COVID-19 Response and Preparedness
May 25, 2020
Company News
YRCW conducts daily leadership meetings and continues to review established contingency and emergency preparedness plans to prioritize the health and…
A MESSAGE FROM YRCW CEO DARREN HAWKINS
March 27, 2020
Company News
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt around the world, as we all do our best to stay…
YRC Worldwide Launches New Industry-centric Sales Verticals
February 18, 2020
Company News
New strategic focus expands key vertical markets, expands sales team OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Feb. 18, 2020 – YRC Worldwide…
YRCW Carriers Announce A 4.9% General Rate Increase
February 13, 2020
Company News
YRC Worldwide carriers announce effective March 2, 2020, there will be a general rate increase (GRI) of 4.9% on base…
New Penn Named a 2019 Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics Magazine
September 18, 2019
Awards
New Penn, providing industry-leading Next-Day service throughout the Northeastern United States, parts of Canada, and Puerto Rico, has again been…
Jason Bergman Named Chief Customer Officer of YRC Worldwide
July 9, 2019
Company News
Bergman to Lead Enterprise Sales and Marketing Teams OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) announces that Jason…
New Penn Recognized as 2019 Preferred New England LTL Carrier by Total Quality Logistics
LEBANON, Pennsylvania, May 21, 2019 – New Penn has been chosen by Total Quality Logistics (TQL) in Milford, Ohio as…
YRC Worldwide Announces Full Ratification of Five-Year Labor Agreement for Three of Its Companies
May 15, 2019
Press Release
Full Approval Secures Wage and Benefits Package and Opportunities for Operational EfficienciesOVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:…
Employees Approve Five-Year Master Contract for Three YRC Worldwide Companies
May 6, 2019
Press Release
Contract Includes Comprehensive Wage and Benefits Package and Opportunities for Operational Efficiencies OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…
New Penn Professional Driver John D. Rogers Achieves Three-Million Consecutive Accident-Free Miles
Lebanon, Pa., February 22, 2019 – (NASDAQ: YRCW) – New Penn professional driver John D. Rogers recently achieved the remarkable…
New Penn Named a 2018 Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics Magazine
New Penn has again been named as a Top 100 Trucker by Inbound Logistics magazine. Each year, the magazine’s editors…
Top 10 Ways to Drive Truckload Efficiencies
Partner or Perish in the New Era of Transportation Top 10 Ways Shippers & Carriers Are Partnering to Optimize Supply…
Demystify the FTL vs. LTL Decision
The Pros and Cons of Full Truckload Shipping Tired of bracing yourself for the capacity crunch? You’re not alone. Regulatory…
New Penn Earns 2018 Quest for Quality Expedited Motor Carriers Award
Lebanon, Pa., August 20, 2018 (NASDAQ:YRCW) – New Penn has been recognized for 23-years with a Quest for Quality award.…
When to Use Guaranteed LTL and What to Look for in a Carrier
There are Few Guarantees in Life with One Exception... There are few guarantees in life, much less supply chains; however, the nearly…
YRC Worldwide Recognizes Environmental Excellence
April 20, 2018
Press Release
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW) today announced its eighth annual recognition of…
Big Changes Are Coming To Retail. Are You Ready?
March 19, 2018
Company News
Honoring retailer timelines with accuracy and reliability is more important than ever. Major retailers have recently been instating more stringent…
New Penn’s Quest to Improve Technology Leads to Flexible Mobile Access and New, User-Friendly Tools
Last year, New Penn ventured on a quest to improve our web technology making it easier for our customers to…
New Penn Announces General Rate Increase
February 13, 2018
Technology
Lebanon, Pa., February 13, 2018 We value our customer’s trust and work constantly to maintain the reliable services across our…
New Penn Named to Security Magazine's 2017 "Security 500"
"Receiving the #1 ranking for security in our industry is quite an honor,” states YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch. “Our…
New Penn Professional Driver Don Wagner Achieves Three-Million Consecutive Accident-Free Miles
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn (NASDAQ:YRCW) professional driver Don Wagner recently achieved the remarkable feat…
New Penn Joins Blockchain in Trucking Alliance
A Technology That is Projected to Transform the Trucking, Transportation, and Logistics Industries On November 16, 2017, YRC Worldwide Inc.…
Rebuilding Puerto Rico One Step at a Time
Imagine a train hurtling toward you, but you aren’t able to get out of the way. Citizens of Puerto Rico…
New Penn Named a 2017 Top 100 Trucker
New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2017 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Each year, Inbound Logistics selects…
JOC Top 50 LTL Carrier for 2017
New Penn Ranked Among Top LTL Carriers Lists of top places to visit, top movies at the box office, best…
4.9% GRI Effective 5/29/17
May 23, 2017
Technology
The costs of operation continue to increase in almost every business and industry. Therefore, every business must occasionally raise their…
Refreshed New Penn Website Better Supports Customers
LEBANON, Pa., May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn customers can now take advantage of the long list of…
New Penn Launches Improved Customer Invoice
December 6, 2016
Technology
LEBANON, Pa., Dec. 16, 2016 – As of December 6, 2016 New Penn began issuing new and improved paper invoices…
New Penn Named Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucker for 2016
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 2016 — New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2016 by Inbound Logistics magazine. New Penn was…
New Penn Earns Quest for Quality Award for Performance Excellence in 2016
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn has been recognized for the 22nd year with a Quest…
Dicom Transportation Group and New Penn Partner to Provide Canada Cross Border Services
CHICAGO, June 17, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Dicom Transportation Group and New Penn today jointly announced a partnership to provide…
Trenton Driver Earns Million Mile Award
June 3, 2016
Safety
Sometimes the simplest advice is the best. Linehaul Driver Igor Sharoykin recently became the newest member of the New Penn…
New Penn Drivers Are Two Million Mile Safety Award Champions!
January 28, 2016
Safety
New Penn is proud to announce that seven of our professional drivers have reached an elite safety milestone of driving…
iPhone and Android Mobile Apps Annoucement
January 28, 2016
Technology
Due to changing technology, the iPhone and Android downloaded mobile apps are no longer able to provide shipment tracking information.…
Don’t Let the Cold Snap Your Supply Chain
January 27, 2016
Freeze Protection
Keep the chill off your freezable freight this winter with Freeze Protection from New Penn. We are in the coldest…
Flexible Guaranteed Delivery Choices Fit Your Business Needs
January 26, 2016
Guaranteed
Our guaranteed delivery service choices can meet your varied business needs. Need a delivery before 9 a.m.? We can help!…
Receive Your Invoices Directly In Your Inbox
January 25, 2016
Technology
New Penn Technology Updates Include Invoices via Email Enjoy the convenience of email invoices today with New Penn. Signup is…
New Penn Named Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucker in 2015
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 2015 — New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2015 by Inbound Logistics magazine. New Penn was…
New Penn Receives Two Quest for Quality Awards for Performance Excellence in Logistics 2015
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:YRCW) - New Penn has been recognized for performance excellence in logistics in 2015…
New Penn Professional Drivers Head to 2015 National Truck Driving Championships
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn announced today that professional drivers and safety champions Rick Gagnon and Matt Ketcham won the division…
New Penn Participates in Harrisburg "Bring Your Kids to Work Day" Event
April 22, 2015
Press Release
LEBANON, Pa., April 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq:YRCW) - The New Penn name will be proudly displayed tomorrow at…
New Penn Named Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucker in 2014
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 2014 — New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2014 by Inbound Logistics magazine. New Penn was…
New Penn Professional Driver Heads to 2014 National Truck Driving Championships
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn announced today that professional driver and safety superstar Rick Gagnon…
New Penn Recognized for Performance Excellence With 2014 Quest for Quality Award
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Penn recently marked two decades of recognition from Logistics Management magazine,…
New Penn Named Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucker in 2013
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 2013 — New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2013 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Each year, Inbound…
New Penn Receives U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award
Recognition Highlights Supply Chain Efficiency and Environmental Performance Oct 22, 2013 New Penn was honored with a 2013 U.S. Environmental…
New Penn Receives 2013 Quest for Quality Award for Performance Excellence
New Penn has been honored by Logistics Management magazine in its 2013 Quest for Quality reader survey. New Penn was…
New Penn Sets One-Year Injury-Free Safety Milestone at Three Terminals
LEBANON, Pa., July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) — Employees at New Penn terminals located in Rochester, N.Y.; Springfield,…
New Penn Milton PA Facility Celebrates 500 Day Major Safety Milestone
LEBANON, Pa.,May 30, 2013 − (NASDAQ: YRCW) − On May 15, 2013 the New Penn Milton PA facility celebrated its 500th…
New Penn and Its Employees Provide Support to Wounded Veterans at L.E.E.K. Preserve
LEBANON, Pa., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) — New Penn and its employees at the New Penn corporate…
Four New Penn Terminals Reached Transportation Safety Milestones
LEBANON, Pa., April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) -- Employees at New Penn terminals in four locations were recently…
New Penn delivers guaranteed precision and peace of mind
April 8, 2013
Guaranteed
Not all shipments are created equal when it comes to your supply chain's priorities. While we at New Penn treat…
An Important Puerto Rico Service Announcement - 2013 Sailing Schedule
December 19, 2012
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Service Announcement: Effective the week of January 7, 2013, weekly sailings to San Juan, Puerto Rico will depart…
Inbound Logistics Names New Penn a Top 100 Trucker
LEBANON, Pa., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) -- New Penn has been named a Top 100 Trucker for 2012 by Inbound Logistics magazine.…
New Penn honored with the 2012 ATA Mike Russell “Good Stuff” Trucking Image Award
The American Trucking Associations has awarded YRC Worldwide Inc., YRC Freight, Holland, Reddaway and New Penn with the sixth annual…
New Penn Recognizes Professional Truck Drivers and Employees During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Lebanon, Pa. – September 19, 2012 – (NASDAQ: YRCW) – New Penn, along with the American Trucking Associations and the…
New Penn seeks to hire drivers to meet customer demand
Growing customer demand means that New Penn is opening its cab doors to hire drivers. With a significant upturn in shipping…
Rich Walton wins big for state of Pennsylvania
August 13, 2012
NTDC
2012 National Truck Driving Championship Accolades This past Saturday, August 11, New Penn professional driver Richard Walton was a proud…
New Penn Sends Two Professional Drivers to National Truck Driving Championships
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) — Two professional drivers will represent New Penn at the 2012…
New Penn Receives Two 2012 Quest for Quality Awards for Performance Excellence
LEBANON, Pa., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Penn (NASDAQ: YRCW) is honored to receive two awards presented by Logistics…
New Penn Professional Drivers Win State Driving Competitions in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania
Lebanon, Pa. – July 12, 2012 – (NASDAQ: YRCW) – Two New Penn professional drivers have won top honors for…
Gain confidence and control with increased connectivity
May 25, 2012
Technology
New Penn Technology Update As the pace of the working world continues to quicken, time-saving tricks and tools become increasingly…
Driving competitions make good drivers better
May 21, 2012
Safety
Driving competitions make good drivers better. The competition events include driving skills and maneuvering tests, a pre-trip inspection and a…
20 years and counting: The most reliable freight shipping to Puerto Rico
May 17, 2012
Puerto Rico
[caption id="attachment_1905" align="alignright" width="245"] (l to r): Luis Rios, sales representative, is recognized for his contributions to New Penn's Puerto…
Incomparable cross-border coverage
April 26, 2012
Canada
New Penn's Canadian coverage can be summed up in three words--quick, convenient, and comprehensive. What makes us the quickest to and…
New Penn Marks Twenty Years Offering Puerto Rico Services
April 24, 2012
Press Release
LEBANON, Pa., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: YRCW) — New Penn is proud to celebrate the twenty-year anniversary of…
New Penn Customers Enjoy Improved Efficiency, Productivity With New Mobile App
Lebanon, PA – February 22, 2012 – (NASDAQ: YRCW) – New Penn has announced a new mobile app providing customers…
More value for your new year
February 1, 2012
Company News
Just to be clear, there's no check in the mail, but the groundwork we've done over the past few years…
New Penn receives Logistics Management 2011 Quest for Quality Awards
New Penn is honored to receive two Logistics Management awards in the magazine's 2011 Quest for Quality reader survey. Readers…
New Penn celebrates 80th anniversary
August 16, 2011
Company News
New Penn celebrates its 80th anniversary serving the next-day LTL transportation needs of customers in the Northeast. Founded in 1931…
YRC Worldwide ranks first in its category of the 2010 Security 500
November 29, 2010
Awards
No. 1 in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/Warehousing YRC Worldwide Inc. is ranked number 1 in the comprehensive Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/Warehousing category of the…
YRC Worldwide named to InformationWeek 500 list of top technology innovators
September 24, 2010
Awards
YRC Worldwide Inc. has once again been ranked on the 2010 InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most…
National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) honors YRC Worldwide for distinguished service
September 24, 2010
NTDC
YRC Worldwide today announced that the company has received a 2010 Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense Transportation Association…
YRC Worldwide drivers capture top awards at the 2010 National Truck Driving Championships
August 11, 2010
NTDC
YRC Worldwide is proud to announce that five of its professional drivers captured top awards at this year's National Truck…
New tools, enhancements save you time, effort
April 12, 2010
Technology
Choose Locations, Address Book, Bill of Lading Pickup and Other Carrier functionality added We've added new functionality to the tools…
National Defense Transportation Assn. honors YRC Worldwide with Distinguished Service Award
October 8, 2009
Awards
The National Defense Transportation Assn. (NDTA) has tapped YRC Worldwide to receive its 2009 Distinguished Service Award for its achievements…
New Penn, Holland win Quest for Quality awards
Logistics Management magazine recently awarded two YRC Regional operating companies, Holland and New Penn, its 2009 Quest for Quality award.…
Improve your supply-chain efficiency with YRC Regional consolidation and distribution services
August 29, 2009
Company News
Consolidation and Distribution services from Holland, New Penn and Reddaway can improve the efficiency of your supply chain by eliminating…
New Penn introduces new guaranteed levels of precision
August 4, 2009
Guaranteed
New Penn has introduced a new and improved suite of guaranteed service offerings, featuring superior reliability and value. All guaranteed…
2 New Penn drivers earn right to compete at National Truck Driving Championships
June 30, 2009
NTDC
Two New Penn drivers won their classes at the Pennsylvania state truck driving championships over the weekend to earn the…
Rhode Island New Penn drivers will compete at National Truck Driving Championships
June 22, 2009
NTDC
Two New Penn drivers won their classes at state truck driving championships over the weekend to earn the right to…
New Penn Honors 13 Drivers for Reaching Million Miler Status
March 16, 2009
Safety
New Penn recently honored 12 of its professional drivers for achieving the elite status of driving 1 million miles without…
Six YRC Worldwide drivers named to America's Road Team
January 14, 2009
Awards
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today announced that it selected two Yellow Transportation drivers and four Roadway drivers to serve…
