Akron, OH--March 1, 2004--James Grogan, a professional driver for Roadway Express, Inc. has logged one million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 40 times, without a preventable accident.
Mr. Grogan is a pickup and delivery driver for the company's Benicia, CA facility and a member of Local 490 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He has been with Roadway for 17 years.
"Safety has always been a core value for Roadway. Jim's strong commitment to be engaged in serving our customers and working safely demonstrates the pride he has in his work and his company," stated President of Roadway Express, Bob Stull. "He joins an elite group of Roadway drivers, who exemplify the professionalism and skills to be the 'best of the best' in our industry. We are proud of such an outstanding achievement."
Mr. Grogan was recognized for his achievement at a safety breakfast held at the Roadway facility in Benicia. He also received a plaque and jacket honoring his commitment to safety.
"We are very proud of Jim's million mile accomplishment. He has been a valuable leader in the areas of safety and growth," said Gennifer Tate, Terminal Manager for the Benicia facility. "Jim's dedication to accident and injury prevention has helped promote a change in safety culture at the facility."
Mr. Grogan, his wife Cathy and three children reside in Fairfield, California. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Yellow Roadway Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world. Through its subsidiaries including Yellow Transportation, Roadway Express, New Penn Motor Express, Reimer Express, Meridian IQ and Yellow Technologies, Yellow Roadway offers its customers a wide range of asset and non-asset-based transportation services integrated by technology. The Yellow Roadway portfolio of brands provides a comprehensive array of services for the shipment of industrial, commercial and retail goods domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Yellow Roadway Corporation employs approximately 50,000 people.
CONTACTS:
Gennifer Tate
Terminal Manager
(707) 745-3762
Carol A. Schneider
Investor and Public Relations
(330) 643-6608
