Photo Release -- YRC Freight Affirms Its Commitment to America's Heroes
February 11 2015 - 1:30PM
In an effort to affirm its pledge to support and hire those
individuals who have served in our nation's military, YRC Freight
celebrated its commitment with an event at its Charlotte, N.C.
terminal on February 9th. The event underscored YRC Freight's
pledge to assist and support America's heroes to find their place
in professional civilian careers.
A photo accompanying this release is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=30681
Having joined forces with some of the top agencies in the
country when it comes to supporting veterans, YRC Freight is
proving that it is serious about its mission to provide career
opportunities to the military and has partnered with a number of
veteran organizations, such as Hiring Our Heroes, Partnership for
Youth Success (PAYS), VA-US Department of Veteran Affairs
(VEC-Veterans Employment Center), Employment Partnership Office
(EPO), Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Soldier
for Life, Marine Executive Association, U.S. Department of Labor
Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) and 100,000 Jobs
Mission. "YRC Freight has tremendous professional opportunities for
our veterans in numerous career areas throughout our 260 locations
across the nation," said Darren Hawkins, president of YRC Freight.
"We are actively seeking to increase the number of military
professionals in our ranks, citing the valuable skills, expertise
and life experience they bring to the table. Not only do our
nation's heroes have the drive to succeed in the transportation
industry, but many of the skills they have acquired in the military
transfer smoothly into the trucking industry, providing a powerful
and professional workforce," continued Hawkins.
On hand to speak were Military Veteran Eric Eversole, U.S.
Chamber of Commerce VP-Hiring Our Heroes Selden J. Fritschner,
Commercial Driver's License Division at Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration Chief Alma Adams, Congresswoman representing
North Carolina and Alphonso Lewis, YRC Freight Professional Driver
and Military Veteran.
"YRC Freight remains committed to hiring the nation's heroes and
leveraging their expertise in the transportation industry. The
event in Charlotte highlighted a renewed commitment to our nation's
military as well as career opportunities in an industry where their
skills are highly valued," added Hawkins.
About YRC Freight
YRC Freight, a leading transporter of industrial, commercial and
retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping
solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight
provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad
portfolio of LTL services to bring flexibility and reliability to
customers' supply chains. For more information, visit
www.yrcfreight.com.
Follow YRC Freight on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/yrcfreightltl
About YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kan.,
is the holding company for a portfolio of less-than-truckload (LTL)
companies including YRC Freight, YRC
Reimer, Holland, Reddaway, and New
Penn. Collectively, YRC Worldwide companies have one of the
largest, most comprehensive LTL networks in North
America with local, regional, national and international
capabilities. Through its team of experienced service
professionals, YRC Worldwide companies offer industry-leading
expertise in flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers
can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence.
Please visit www.yrcw.com for more information.
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Suzanne Dawson
LAK Public Relations, Inc.
212-329-1420
sdawson@lakpr.com
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