YRC Worldwide Receives National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) Award for Distinguished Service

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., September 27, 2011– YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW) today announced that it has received the Corporate Distinguished Service Award from the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA). The 2011 NDTA Forum and Expo was held in Phoenix from September 11-14, 2011. At the event, the NDTA recognized corporations that have made significant contributions in the areas of logistics and transportation.

“We are privileged to once again be a recipient ofthis esteemed award in recognition of our commitment to work with our government customers to serve and protect our nation’s supply chain,” said Tim Johnson, vice president - Government Solutions. “YRC Worldwide is proud to be a long-time NDTA partner. Our Government SolutionsTeam is dedicated exclusively to creating and managing transportation and logistics solutions which meet the specific needs of our government customers.”

The YRCW Government Solutions Team offers practical, flexible and reliable customized transportation and logistics solutions to the departments and agencies within the U.S. government. YRC Worldwide is the preferred Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provider for after-hours emergencies. The company offers FEMA a centralized resource forexpedited solutions and specialty equipment.

For more information about YRC Worldwide Government Solutions, please visit http://www.yrcw.com/government/.

About NDTA

The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) is a non-profit, non-political educational association committed to fostering partnerships between government, military and industry, and maintaining a strong and efficient global transportation, travel and distribution system in support of national security. There are over 9,000 members in the Association, composed of both individual and corporate members. There are over 60 chapters in the United States andoverseas in Europe, Asia and the Pacific. The national headquarters office is located in Alexandria, Va.

About YRC Worldwide

YRC Worldwide Inc., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., is a leading provider of transportation and global logistics services. It is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, YRC Glen Moore, Reddaway, Holland and New Penn, and provides China-based services through its Jiayu and JHJ joint ventures. YRCWorldwide has the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload (LTL) network 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.