YRC Worldwide recognized IT excellence

The 21st annual CIO 100 award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.

The Trucker News Services

6/26/2008

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — YRC Worldwide Inc. has been named a recipient of the 2008 CIO 100 award by CIO magazine, the company reports. The 21st annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology (IT).

“Our award this year is another great example of business and IT collaboration at YRC Worldwide,” said Michael Rapken, executive vice president and chief information officer, YRC Worldwide. “We are fortunate to have some of the brightest people in the industry. Our predictive billing program highlights the kind of great things we are doing to improve service to our customers and streamline our operations.”

The 2008 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on August 26 at the conclusion of the tenth annual CIO 100 Symposium(R) and Awards Ceremony.

“The CIO 100 honors organizations that have used technology in innovative ways to generate value to the business,” said Abbie Lundberg, editor in chief of CIO magazine. “Unlike other top lists, it’s not just about who’s biggest — it’s about who’s doing the most interesting and relevant things.”

The recipients of this year’s CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their innovative practices in both business and IT. Next, a team of judges reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges’ recommendations and voted on the final 100. Once the top 100 honorees were selected, several honorees were chosen to receive an additional special award.

Complete coverage of the 2008 CIO 100 awards will be in the August 15 issue of CIO magazine and is available online at www.cio.com.

YRC Worldwide Inc. is the holding company for a portfolio of brands including Yellow Transportation, Roadway, Reimer Express, YRC Logistics, New Penn, USF Holland, USF Reddaway, and USF Glen Moore. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, YRC Worldwide employs approximately 60,000 people.