Roadway Corporation Declares Dividend

    AKRON, Ohio--Oct. 3, 2001--The Board of Directors of Roadway Corporation , today declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2001 to shareholders of record on November 9, 2001.
    Included in the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Corporation , 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. Principal among Roadway Corporation's holdings is Roadway Express, 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.