YRC Worldwide Inc. · Overland Park, KS United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): YRCW)
Company Description
Phone: 913-696-6100
Fax: 913-696-6116
Toll Free: 800-846-4300
Rankings
- #293 in FORTUNE 500
- Dow Jones Transports
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This link will open in a new window As one of the largest providers of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, holding company YRC Worldwide wants the "YRC" to stand for "Your Regional Carrier." (LTL carriers consolidate freight from multiple shippers into a single trailer.) Most of the company's revenue is generated from its national transportation segment, YRC, which operates some 15,400 tractors and 61,400 trailers from a network of about 430 service centers. YRC Worldwide also has a collection of regional LTL carriers. The company's YRC Logistics (formerly Meridian IQ) unit provides logistics services. Its newly formed YRC Truckload subsidiary oversees truckload carrier USF Glen Moore . To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key YRC Worldwide Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): YRCW Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $8,940.4 |
| 2008 Employees | 55,000 |
YRC Worldwide Inc. Executives
24 executives listed for YRC Worldwide Inc.'s Overland Park, KS location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | William Zollars | Network |
| COO; President, YRC, Inc. | Michael Smid | Network |
| EVP and CFO | Timothy Wicks | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for YRC Worldwide Inc.
Demand is driven by consumer spending and manufacturing output. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in account relationships, bulk fuel purchasing, fleet size, and access to drivers. Small operations can compete effectively by providing quick turnaround, serving a local market, or transporting unusually sized goods. Average annual revenue per employee is $135,000. Trucking competes with other forms of cargo transportation, including rail, air, and water. However, the shift toward intermodal transportation means that these modes of delivery are often more complementary than competitive. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top YRC Worldwide Inc. Competitors
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