UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 28, 2007
YRC Worldwide Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-12255 | 48-0948788 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
10990 Roe Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (913) 696-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
YRC Worldwide Inc. (the “Company”) announced that certain of its subsidiaries, including Yellow Transportation and Roadway, will commence contract discussions with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (the “Teamsters Union”) for a new National Master Freight Agreement (“NMFA”) as soon as early September. The existing NMFA expires March 31, 2008 and a new NMFA would be effective April 1, 2008.
A copy of the press release announcing the commencement of labor negotiations is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 28, 2007 |
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The word “will” and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only the Company’s expectations regarding the timing and parties to its labor negotiations with the Teamsters Union. Any such negotiations are subject to the cooperation of both parties and the Company’s expectations regarding these negotiations could change as they progress or if the Teamsters Union determines to change its position on when or how long to negotiate or how the Teamsters Union would be represented.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| YRC WORLDWIDE INC. | ||||||
| Date: August 30, 2007 |
By: | /S/ DANIEL J. CHURAY | ||||
| Daniel J. Churay | ||||||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 28, 2007 |
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