Transportation Resource Partners Announces Partnership with Katt Worldwide Logistics, Inc.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 1, 2006--Transportation Resource Partners, LP (TRP), a leading private equity firm affiliated with Penske Corporation that invests in the Transportation Industry, announced today that it has teamed with Michael Kattawar, Jr. in partnering for the growth of Katt Worldwide Logistics, Inc. ("Katt").

Founded in 1999 by Mr. Kattawar, Katt is a non-asset based full service logistics company providing distribution and value-added warehousing, co-packaging services, air and ocean freight forwarding, truckload brokerage, LTL brokerage, and temporary staffing of warehouse and logistics personnel. Katt has been successful in developing and implementing innovative solutions for the complex supply chain challenges of its customers. The Company is headquartered in Memphis, TN and has additional locations in California and New Jersey. Katt's senior management team will continue to manage and operate all aspects of Katt's business.

Mr. Kattawar, said, "We are very proud of our achievements at Katt over the past seven years. Our commitment to customer service, flawless execution, and quick response time has established Katt as a premium full service logistics provider. We believe that Katt is well positioned to accelerate its growth, and we are very pleased to team with TRP to help us achieve our potential."

Rich Peters, Managing Director of TRP said, "Mike has built a company focused on finding solutions to difficult supply chain problems and providing superior results for its customers. With its value-added warehousing, distribution, and brokerage expertise, Katt is poised to capitalize on the increasing trend for companies to outsource critical parts of their logistics needs. We believe that our partnership will provide additional opportunities for Katt and enhance the already impressive service levels provided to Katt's customers."

Transportation Resource Partners, LP is a $265 million private equity fund that makes investments in growth-oriented companies operating in the Transportation and Transportation Services Industries. TRP's philosophy is to identify attractive investment situations where it can work in partnership with management to support growth. TRP's principals have extensive operating and investing experience in the Transportation Industry. TRP, along with its predecessor fund, Penske Capital Partners, has been responsible for managing over $600 million of equity capital. For more information on TRP please visit www.trpfund.com and for more information on Katt Worldwide Logistics please visit www.kattworld.com.