AKRON, Ohio, June 19, 2001 Roadway Express, Inc., (Nasdaq: ROAD) has been ranked among the top 100 e-businesses, according to the second annual InternetWeek 100 survey. The magazine?s June 11th issue lists the top performers who were selected using rigorous, performance-oriented metrics to identify the elite performers that leverage Internet technologies to deliver results.
Roadway Express was chosen among the top 100 through quantifiable research and analysis, which is a major accomplishment,? commented Art Pfenning, Director of Editorial Research for InternetWeek. ?It validates Roadway as a successful e-business ? a leader in business transformation.?
Bob Obee, vice president & CIO for Roadway commented, "We're extremely pleased to be recognized by the technical community for our successful deployment of Internet technologies, although our greatest satisfaction comes from our many customers who tell us we have the best web-based information services in our industry. Roadway has a long history of leadership in technology; here we've been able to extend our reliable, scaleable back-end systems and provide direct access to customers in ways which provide real solutions to everyday business issues. Doing that is what drives Roadway."
The InternetWeek 100 survey covered major participation by companies in several categories:
Roadway continues to enhance its suite of e-commerce products, such as my.roadway.com, our customized, customer-centric Web site that is password-protected. Its a key element of the companys strategy, commented Bill Michael, vice president of marketing for the carrier. Our customers have access to Roadways transportation processes for real-time information about the status of their shipment from pickup to invoicing. Customers can opt to receive status reports via e-mail through the eTracking application. We will continue to work closely with our customers to identify their needs and make it easier for them to do business with Roadway.
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Roadway Express, Inc. is the principal subsidiary of Roadway Corporation (Nasdaq: ROAD), a holding company dedicated to identifying opportunities to expand the transportation related service offerings available to customers through the Roadway portfolio of strategically linked transportation companies. Roadway Express is a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. An ISO 9002 certified carrier, Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 66 countries. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadwaycorp.com.
