AKRON, Ohio--September 4, 2002--Roadway Express is proud to announce that two of its drivers received the highest honors at the 2002 National Truck Driving Championships in Milwaukee, Wis., held August 13-17. One of the top winners, Richard Seigle, a linehaul shuttle driver domiciled in Chicago Hts., Ill., won National Champion honors in the 3-Axle Class.
In addition, Nicholas "Nick" Caiola, Jr., a driver from Roadway's Kearny, N.J., facility, received the Vehicle Condition Award. This award is given to the competitor who achieved the highest score during the pre-trip inspection. This is the second consecutive year a Roadway driver has won the award.
Roadway drivers also succeeded placing in other events. Gregory Nauertz, a pickup and delivery city driver from the Phoenix, Ariz., facility placed second in the 3-Axle Class.
Steven Norbeck, a driver/dockworker from Roadway's Worcester, Mass., facility, placed third in the 4-Axle Class.
Dan Marsico, Vice President of Roadway's Midwest Division, stated, "The drivers qualifying for participation in the national championships have truly distinguished themselves in the arena of safety excellence. Throughout the week, our drivers exhibited remarkable driving skills. They provided an incredible display of sportsmanship, competitive spirit and Roadway pride. We want to congratulate these professionals on their achievements."
The National Truck Driving Championships, sponsored by the American Trucking Associations, are an opportunity for the "Best of the Best" professional truck drivers to demonstrate their driving skills and unique commitment to safety. The event includes difficult driving skills and maneuvering test, pre-trip inspections, a personal interview and a written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.
Included in the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Corporation (NASDAQ: ROAD), is 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 Corporation's principal operating subsidiaries include: Roadway Express, a leading ISO 9002-certified transporter of industrial, commercial and retail goods in the two- to five-day regional and long-haul markets. Roadway Express provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 140 countries. New Penn Motor Express, a regional, next-day ground less-than-truckload carrier of general commodities serving twelve states in the Northeastern United States, Quebec, Canada and Puerto Rico, with links to the Midwest and Southeast United States and Ontario, Canada. And, Arnold Transportation Services (ATS), an irregular route, dedicated truckload carrier serving short-haul markets in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest regions of the U.S. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadwaycorp.com.
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