OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:YRCW) today announced that on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, 8:30 a.m. CDT, company executives will host a conference call with the investment community to discuss financial results for the first quarter. First quarter earnings will be released the same day, Thursday, May 1, 2014, prior to the opening of the market.

The call will be webcast and can be accessed live or as a replay via the YRC Worldwide website yrcw.com.

About YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is the holding company for a portfolio of successful companies including YRC Freight, YRC Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New Penn. YRC Worldwide has one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through its team of experienced service professionals, YRC Worldwide offers industry-leading expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.

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CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         Stephanie Fisher
         913-696-6108
         investor@yrcw.com
         
         Media Contact:
         Suzanne Dawson
         LAK Public Relations, Inc.
         212-329-1420
         sdawson@lakpr.com

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