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Roadway Express Continues to Expand 2-Day Service Offering

28 July 1999

Roadway Express Continues to Expand 2-Day Service Offering

    AKRON, Ohio--July 27, 1999--Roadway Express, Inc. , one of the nation's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, announced the expansion of its 2-day transportation capabilities to include service between the Cincinnati and Baltimore/Washington D.C. areas.
    This new 2-day service offering is available roundtrip between Cincinnati, OH; Dayton, OH; Richmond, IN: Madison, IN; Lexington, KY; Florence, KY; and surrounding communities of Baltimore, MD; Hagerstown, MD; Laurel, MD; Salisbury, MD; Newark, DE; Dover, DE; Alexandria, VA; Harrisonburg, VA; and Charlottesville, VA.
    This latest service enhancement is a reflection of Roadway's on-going commitment to add regional transit improvements throughout its unparalleled network. "Our customers have come to rely on both our full coverage national network, as well as our regional speed capabilities, in order to get their freight delivered in the most efficient and reliable manner," stated Vice President of Marketing, William W. Michael. "Our strategy to continuously refine our network operations to offer shippers expanded transportation options demonstrates Roadway's commitment to meeting the needs of an ever-changing market place."
    An unparalleled information network supports the Company's freight operation. Innovative services available to Roadway's customers via the World Wide Web include: convenient online shipment pickup request; access to rate quotes and routing information; accurate, real-time shipment tracking and status reports; instant proof of delivery documents; cargo claims status reports; freezables protection service request and qualifying questionnaire; and the ability to locate the nearest Roadway service center.
    Included in the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Express is a leading carrier of industrial goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. Roadway provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico including export services to 66 countries and six continents. The Company is dedicated to being the most reliable, responsive, efficient -- and safe -- motor carrier in the industry. For additional information, contact the Company at www.roadway.com.