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Yellow Corporation (YELL) is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Nashville, TN, and stands as one of the largest super-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) companies in North America. Nearly 100 years ago, Yellow pioneered the LTL industry, and today it encompasses four successful regional LTL companies and an in-house logistics brokerage, Yellow Logistics. Through a team of dedicated professionals, Yellow offers industry-leading shipping and supply chain solutions, providing customers with reliable and timely deliveries.
Yellow Logistics, a coast-to-coast third-party logistics (3PL) brokerage, integrates trucks, technology, and talented professionals to deliver customized shipping solutions. Known for its strategic and reliable partnerships, Yellow Logistics enhances supply chains by moving freight efficiently in multiple modes, meeting customer budget requirements, and accelerating growth portfolios.
Recent Achievements and Projects:
- Yellow is undergoing modernization efforts known as One Yellow, aimed at securing its position in the competitive LTL market. This restructuring plan is essential for the company's survival, enabling it to compete against non-union carriers.
- The company is currently facing significant challenges due to a dispute with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). This conflict has led to a lawsuit filed by Yellow, seeking compensation for damages caused by the union's alleged breach of contract.
- Yellow's modernization efforts are crucial, with the company needing to refinance $1.3 billion in debt by 2024 to remain operational.
Financial Condition: Yellow has faced financial hurdles but remains a critical part of the domestic supply chain, serving hundreds of thousands of customers. The company's management is committed to saving 30,000 jobs and protecting shareholder interests, including significant federal government ownership.
Partnerships and Products: Yellow operates a comprehensive logistics and LTL network in North America, offering regional, national, and international shipping services. The company manages a portfolio of brands, including Holland, New Penn, Reddaway, and YRC Freight.
For more details on Yellow's services and latest updates, visit myyellow.com.
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) has appointed Jamie G. Pierson as permanent Chief Financial Officer and James Faught as Chief Accounting Officer, effective July 3, 2024. Pierson was previously the interim CFO from May 2024 and brings experience from MV Transportation and YRC Worldwide. Faught joins from EVO Transportation, where he served as CFO, and previously held roles at Yellow CEO Shawn Stewart emphasized that these appointments are important for the financial integration with Omni Logistics, aiming for long-term financial success and a unified leadership team.
David H. Webber has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Yellow Corporation (YELL), effective April 20, 2023. A law professor at Boston University, Webber is an authority on shareholder activism and pensions, recognized for his book The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder. His appointment was made following the request of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which holds Yellow’s Series A Voting Preferred Stock. This strategic addition to the board aims to provide valuable labor perspectives as Yellow progresses towards its modernization initiative known as One Yellow. The company operates a major logistics and LTL (less-than-truckload) network across North America, employing nearly 30,000 professionals to deliver a range of shipping services.
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