YRC Cuts Eastern U.S. Transit Times

YRC Worldwide expects service enhancements launched at three operating companies in June and July to cut transit times in the eastern half of the United States.

Network optimizations at Yellow Transportation, Roadway and USF Holland allow YRC to improve next-day and second-day service in 30,000 lanes ant to improve service by at least one day for more than 15 percent of shipments, the company said in a statement.

Yellow Transportation kicked off its changes in 155 service centers on July 6, affecting 15,000 lanes. Account executives met with drivers in local service centers on Monday morning, making sure they were fully informed and had a good supply of maps for customers.

"As they make their deliveries, drivers will be asking for new Velocity business from customers while explaining the benefits of our new improved network," said Buddy Reeves, director of sales in the St. Louis area.

USF Holland launched the changes on June 2; Roadway implements the changes on July 14.

"By designing networks with fewer miles, we can offer increased predictability and more precise delivery options to our customers. The lanes involve fewer handoffs -- and fewer touches mean faster and more reliable deliveries," said Mike Smid, president and CEO of YRC North American Transportation.

"More direct lanes save fuel as well as time," by reducing mileage, said Smid.