Roadway Express Selected One of Best Places to Work in Information Technology

    AKRON, Ohio--June 18, 2001--Roadway Express, Inc. is listed in Computerworld's 8th annual "100 Best Places to Work in IT" for 2001, the second consecutive year for the motor carrier.
    Computerworld invited CIOs, vice presidents and IT directors at U.S.-based companies and major consulting firms with fiscal 2001 revenue of $500 million or greater and a minimum IT staff of 15 employees to participate in the survey online. The 75-question online survey asked about the organizations' benefits, training and development, average salary increases, percentage of staff promoted, turnover rates and the percentage of women and minority employees on staff and in IT management positions. In addition, information was collected on each organization's hot projects, mentoring programs and benefits, ranging from elder care and childcare to flextime and stock options.
    The strategies used by the winning IT professionals to retain and recruit good, qualified employees are key to their success. These top IT employers provide training, education and resources; offer flexible and excellent benefits packages; encourage diversity hiring; give workers access to projects that will help them stay challenged; foster an atmosphere of fun, creativity and respect; and help employees map out and pursue their career goals.
    "Roadway's senior management team is fully engaged in and enthusiastically recognizes IT as vital to everything they do," stated Bob Obee, vice president and CIO for the carrier. "It's a 70 year old company in a basic industry, but it re-invented itself throughout its history. Roadway's vision for our workplace is that everyone be fully engaged in the success of each other and of the company. This recognition, which I'm honored to acknowledge, tells us we're on the road to achieving that vision. I want to thank Computerworld, but most importantly, all Roadway employees."
    Roadway Express, Inc. is the principle subsidiary of Roadway Corporation , a holding company dedicated to identifying acquisition, merger, and partnership candidates and other opportunities for inclusion in 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.