ROADWAY EXPRESS SENDS RECORD NUMBER OF DRIVERS TO NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
AKRON, Ohio -- August 5, 1999 -- Roadway Express Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) proudly announced that 39 of its drivers will be sent to compete against the industry's best professional drivers at the 62nd National Truck Driving Championships August 18-21, at the Tampa Bay Convention Center inTampa Bay, Fla. The finals event is sponsored by the American Trucking Associations.
These state champions merit the highest recognition for their dedication to safety, professionalism, and driving skill. Their advancement to the finals earns them the 'best of the best' designation across the nation. Both the state and national competitions include difficult driving skills and maneuvering tests, pre-trip inspections and a written examination covering vehicle operation and federal safety regulations.
"We recognize and congratulate the high standards of performance our drivers demonstrate," Jim Staley, President and Chief Operating Officer for Roadway stated. "We are proud of their accomplishments and commitment to safety and professionalism."
Here are this year's state champions from Roadway and their first place wins:
| Mike Ball | Detroit, Michigan 3-Axle Champion |
| Robert Barrett | Lawrenceville, Georgia Straight Truck Champion |
| Lloyd Baum, Jr. | Greenville, South Carolina Tanker Champion |
| Wendell Becker | Phoenix, Arizona 4-Axle Champion |
| Larry Birchfield (Grand Champion) |
Baltimore, Maryland 3-Axle Champion |
| Donald Brewer | Richmond, Virginia Straight Truck Champion |
| Ron Casteel | Chicago, Illinois Straight Truck Champion |
| Bobby Cook | Jonesboro, Arkansas Twins Champion |
| Kim Davison | Toledo, Ohio Straight Truck Champion |
| Jim DePouw | Green Bay, Wisconsin Tanker Champion |
| Randy DeVault (Grand Champion) |
Augusta, Maine 3-Axle Champion |
| Eddie Grabowski | Ocala, Florida Straight Truck Champion |
| Herb Graham | Akron, Ohio 5-Axle Champion |
| Randy Gregory |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Twins Champion |
| Jeff Gustin (Rookie of the Year) |
Billings, Montana 5-Axle Champion |
| Phillip Hamby | Sleeper Champion |
| Daryl Johnson (Best Written Test Score) |
Lincoln, Nebraska 3-Axle Champion |
| John Johnson | Toledo, Ohio Flatbed Champion |
| George Kendall (Grand Champion) |
La Crosse, Wisconsin 3-Axle Champion |
| John Lane | Toledo, Ohio Twins Champion |
| Henry Mahler | Ocala, Florida 5-Axle Champion |
| David McDonald (Grand Champion and Pre Trip Award) |
Kansas City, Kansas Twins Champion |
| Tom Mills | St. Louis, Missouri 4-Axle Champion |
| Greg Nauertz (Grand Champion) |
Phoenix, Arizona 3-Axle Champion |
| Steven Norbeck | Worcestor, Massachusetts 5-Axle Champion |
| Gary Ott (Top Scorer in personal interview) |
Billings, Montana 3-Axle Champion |
| Mark Padilla, Sr. (Grand Champion) |
Lawrenceville, Georgia 3-Axle Champion |
| Martin Poucher | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 3-Axle Champion |
| Keith Powell | Dover, Delaware 4-Axle Champion |
| Mike Ringer | Youngstown, Ohio 4-Axle Champion |
| Richard Root (Award of Excellence for years of participation and dedication to his profession) |
Omaha, Nebraska Twins Champion |
| Kurt Royer (Rookie of the Year) |
Baltimore, Maryland 5-Axle Champion |
| Bruce Sedore | Albuquerque, New Mexico 3-Axle Champion |
| Bryon Smith | Hagerstown, Maryland Sleeper Champion |
| Steve Spradling | Lincoln, Nebraska Straight Truck Champion |
| Jerry Stanley | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 4-Axle Champion |
| Mike Strzok | Johnson Creek, Wisconsin Flatbed Champion |
| Ty Wheeler | Salinas, California 3-Axle Champion |
| Jimmy Woodson | Memphis, Tennessee Straight Truck Champion |
| Team Trophy Winners | Florida, Akron-Ohio, Montana, and Wisconsin |
