GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 12, 2020 02:08PM EDT

August 12, 2020

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) HNRY Logistics has launched a custom pool distribution freight solution for a major American, domestic houseware merchandise chain operating more than 1,400 retail stores in North America. In addition to the new strategic pool distribution partnership in the Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama markets, the customers partnership expands with the YRC Worldwide companies, collectively a tier-one LTL provider for the retailer.

Having the opportunity to service this major retailers distribution needs is a testament to the strength and flexibility of YRCW companies comprehensive LTL network, combined with HNRYs distribution capabilities, said Jason Bergman, YRCW Chief Customer Officer and HNRY Logistics President. The YRCW companies are dedicated to customers that are critical to Americas supply chain and economic recovery and making it easy for them to do business with us.

The retail pool distribution program will be serviced out of a new distribution center in the Atlanta market. The strategic pool distribution program consolidates the retailers inventory and ensures the product is distributed to their stores through a comprehensive route optimization process. While providing both cost and service benefits to the customer, HNRYs pool distribution program will also reduce lead times to the retailers e-commerce and store network supply chains.

Developing a pool distribution solution to this scale, in new markets and in a very short timeframe, really showcases HNRYs network and the opportunities we have ahead to expand this service offering for customers, said Matt Lee, HNRY Logistics Vice President. This new partnership came about because of our strong relationship with the customer, and the customers confidence in our ability to handle this freight shipment challenge. Im proud of the HNRY teams commitment to customer service and collaboration toward developing an innovative solution for the customer.

HNRY Logistics, YRCWs 3PL company, plans to expand the pool distribution solution in these markets to meet other customers similar freight shipment needs.

Learn more at YRCW.com and https://hnrylogistics.com/freight-solutions/retail-pool-distribution/.

AboutYRC WorldwideYRC Worldwide Inc., headquartered inOverland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of less-than- truckload (LTL) companies includingHolland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight, as well as the logistics company HNRY Logistics. Collectively,YRC Worldwidecompanies have one of the largest, most comprehensive logistics and LTL networks inNorth Americawith local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through their teams of experienced service professionals,YRC Worldwidecompanies offer industry-leading expertise in flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence.

Eric BirgeInvestor Contact: 913-696-6108 investor@yrcw.com Mike KelleyMedia Contact: 913-696-6121 mike.kelley@yrcw.com

SOURCE: YRC Worldwide