Roadway Makes Crossing the U.S./Canadian Border a Premier Experience.

Business Editors and Automotive Writers

AKRON, Ohio--(AutomotiveWire)--Jan. 30, 2001

Roadway Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROAD) announces its expanded participation in the U.S. Customs' Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS), which now extends to all major crossing points at the northern U.S./Canadian

border. The procedure allows Roadway's Border Ambassadors, who receive export documents, to quickly forward them to the Broker for presentation to U.S. Customs, while a shipment is in transit to the border. PAPS standardizes and streamlines the freight transportation process at the border. Information about the shipments loaded on Roadway trucks is available sooner to U.S. Customs and Brokers.

Roadway and its Canadian subsidiary, Reimer Express Lines Ltd., have been involved with U.S. Customs in the development of PAPS over the past several years, and were among the first few carriers selected as participants in its pilot project. "Participation in PAPS is one more reason that Roadway consistently provides the expedient cross-border transportation services that shippers rely on," said Vice President of International for Roadway, Bob Carr. "Our "best at the border" reputation just got better. We will continue to work with U.S. Customs and Brokers to make it easier for our customers to do business."

Border locations where Roadway and Reimer Express Lines Ltd. now participate in PAPS include Port Huron, MI; Champlain and Niagara Falls, NY; and Pembina, ND - with plans to include Detroit, MI and Blaine, WA in early 2001. The company's expanded participation has been welcomed by local U.S. Customs officials and the customs brokerage communities at these customs ports, as they have worked in cooperation with Roadway at each location for successful implementation.

New advancements in customs systems and technology can bring benefits to all parties of international transportation, including shippers, importers, brokers, government agencies and carriers. Roadway will continue to be a leader participating in the development and implementation of government and private initiatives that will streamline the customs process.

Included on the Dow Jones Transportation Average, Roadway Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROAD) is a leading transporter of industrial and commercial goods with a variety of innovative services designed to meet customer needs. Roadway, an ISO 9002 certified carrier, provides seamless service between all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with export services to 66 countries. The Company is dedicated to being the most reliable, responsive, efficient-and safe-carrier in the industry. For more information, contact the Company at www.roadway.com.