YRC Freight Implements New Network Plan

YRC Freight said it has implemented its planned changes in operations that the company said “will deliver even greater service reliability and consistency across their network.”

The plan, which was first announced in March, would trim 29 terminals and cut about 236 jobs in an effort to save the company about $30 million in labor costs. YRC’s plan was approved last month by the Teamsters union.

The less-than-truckload carrier reiterated that the changes will enhance efficiency by boosting network density, reducing shipment touches and cutting empty miles.

“The change in operations we are implementing today will give our customers an improved experience when they ship with us,” Jeff Rogers, president of YRC Freight, said in a statement.

YRC Freight is part of YRC Worldwide, which is ranked No. 4 on the Transport Topics 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.