USF Reddaway
Reddaway was a regional less-than-truckload freight carrier serving the western United States and selected western Canadian and noncontiguous U.S. markets.
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Overview
USF Reddaway, later marketed simply as Reddaway, was an American less-than-truckload trucking company headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon. Its business focused on moving freight that was too large or numerous for parcel networks but did not require a dedicated full truckload shipment. The carrier built a regional network across the western United States and also served British Columbia, Alaska, and Hawaii. The company began in June 1919 when William Arthur “Art” Reddaway established Reddaway’s Truck Line in Oregon City, Oregon, initially operating with a single Ford Model T truck. Art managed the business with his wife, Ethel May Joslin Reddaway. Their son, Walter Wayne “Walt” Reddaway, later succeeded his father and led the company until retiring in 1970. Walt also developed a spray-guard rain-flap design for trucks, known as the Reddaway System, and received a patent for it in 1975. Reddaway remained an independent Oregon-based carrier for much of its early history. In 1989, TNT North America, the regional North American subsidiary of Australian conglomerate TNT Ltd., acquired the company. At that time, Reddaway operated 16 terminals in the Pacific Northwest. TNT renamed the business TNT Reddaway Truck Line and used it as the western component of a broader regional trucking portfolio that also included TNT Holland, TNT Red Star, and TNT Bestway. TNT later separated its American trucking operations. In 1992, the operations were placed in TNT Freightways Corp., which completed a major public offering and held several regional less-than-truckload carriers and logistics businesses. After TNT Freightways acquired the remaining stake held by its former parent in 1993, the company changed its corporate identity again. In 1996, TNT Freightways became USFreightways Corp., and the TNT prefix was replaced with USF across its operating companies. TNT United Truck Lines was also merged into the business that became USF Reddaway Inc. The parent later adopted the name USF Corp. USF Reddaway expanded into a super-regional carrier during the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2005, USF Corp. was acquired by Yellow Roadway Corp., creating a large U.S. transportation group. Reddaway continued operating as an independent regional subsidiary within YRC Regional Transportation alongside USF Holland, USF Bestway, USF Dugan, New Penn, and USF Glen Moore. USF Bestway was merged into Reddaway in 2007, increasing the brand’s regional scope. A restructuring by YRC in 2008 led to the closure of 21 Reddaway terminals in the southern United States as the parent reduced activity in less-profitable areas. In 2011, the carrier dropped the “USF” prefix in its trade identity and operated publicly as Reddaway. Its headquarters moved from Oregon City to Tualatin in 2012. By 2021, the company described a network of approximately 50 service centers, about 1,500 trucks and box trucks, 5,000 trailers, and more than 3,000 employees. The parent, renamed Yellow Corporation in 2021, announced plans to further integrate its operating brands. Yellow Corporation ceased operations in late July 2023 and announced on August 6, 2023, that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. Reddaway therefore ceased functioning as an active standalone freight carrier within the former Yellow operating group. Its long history illustrates the consolidation of American regional LTL transportation, moving from family ownership to TNT, then USFreightways, and ultimately Yellow Corporation.
History
Reddaway originated in Oregon in June 1919 when William Arthur “Art” Reddaway founded Reddaway’s Truck Line in Oregon City with one Ford Model T truck. Art operated the company with his wife, Ethel May Joslin Reddaway. Their son, Walter Wayne “Walt” Reddaway, eventually succeeded him and managed the business until his retirement in 1970. Walt later patented a truck spray-guard rain-flap design known as the Reddaway System. The carrier’s first major ownership transition came in 1989, when TNT North America acquired the Oregon-based company. Reddaway then operated as TNT Reddaway Truck Line and formed the western element of TNT’s expanding American regional trucking portfolio. In 1992, TNT separated its U.S. trucking operations into TNT Freightways Corp. The new company held several regional LTL carriers and logistics operations and completed a large public offering. It acquired the remaining ownership interest held by TNT in 1993. TNT Freightways adopted the name USFreightways Corp. in 1996, replacing the TNT prefix in its operating-company names with USF. TNT United Truck Lines was merged into the business that was renamed USF Reddaway Inc. The parent later became USF Corp. Reddaway grew into a super-regional carrier serving the western United States and western Canada. In 2005, Yellow Roadway Corp. acquired USF Corp. Reddaway became part of YRC Regional Transportation, alongside other regional carriers including USF Holland, USF Bestway, USF Dugan, New Penn, and USF Glen Moore. USF Bestway was merged into Reddaway in 2007. A major YRC restructuring in 2008 reduced service in less-profitable southern areas and closed 21 Reddaway terminals there. In 2011, the carrier discontinued the USF prefix in its trade name and began doing business as Reddaway. The same year, YRC sold Glen Moore to Celadon, leaving Reddaway, Holland, and New Penn as the principal regional operations in the group. Reddaway transferred its headquarters from Oregon City to Tualatin in 2012. By 2021, it reported roughly 50 service centers, 1,500 trucks and box trucks, 5,000 trailers, and more than 3,000 employees. The parent changed its name from YRC Worldwide to Yellow Corporation in 2021 and discussed additional integration of its brands. Yellow stopped operations in late July 2023 and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on August 6, 2023. Reddaway consequently ceased operating as an active carrier.
- 2023
Operations cease amid Yellow bankruptcy
[1]Yellow stops operations in late July and files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 6, bringing the Reddaway operating business to an end.
- 2021
YRC Worldwide becomes Yellow Corporation
[1]The parent changes its name to Yellow Corporation and outlines further integration of its operating brands.
- 2012
Headquarters moves to Tualatin
[1]Reddaway relocates its headquarters from Oregon City to Tualatin, Oregon.
- 2011
The brand begins operating as Reddaway
[1]The carrier drops the USF prefix from its trade name and operates as Reddaway. YRC also sells Glen Moore to Celadon.
- 2008
Southern terminal network is reduced
[1]YRC’s restructuring results in the closure of 21 Reddaway terminals in the southern United States.
- 2007
USF Bestway is merged into Reddaway
[1]The USF Bestway regional operation is combined with USF Reddaway.
- 2005
USF Corp. is acquired by Yellow Roadway
[1]Reddaway becomes part of the YRC Regional Transportation group after Yellow Roadway Corp. acquires USF Corp.
- 1996
USFreightways adopts the USF identity
[1]TNT Freightways becomes USFreightways Corp.; TNT Reddaway is renamed USF Reddaway, with TNT United Truck Lines merged into the operation.
- 1992
U.S. trucking operations spun into TNT Freightways
[1]TNT’s American trucking operations are placed in TNT Freightways Corp., which conducts a major public offering.
- 1989
Acquisition by TNT North America
[1]TNT North America acquires Reddaway, then operating 16 terminals in the northwestern United States.
Products and positioning
A regional and super-regional LTL carrier focused on freight distribution across the western United States and adjacent western markets, with network coverage extending to British Columbia, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Freight transportation
Regional less-than-truckload freight
Reddaway’s core service was regional less-than-truckload transportation. The carrier consolidated shipments from multiple customers onto shared linehaul and delivery networks, serving western U.S. freight lanes without requiring customers to book an entire truck. Its network was designed for commercial and industrial shipments moving between service centers and regional destinations.
Regional trucking
Western U.S. regional delivery
The brand’s principal geographic offering covered the western United States. Reddaway operated service centers and a fleet of trucks and trailers to provide pickup, linehaul, and delivery functions across western states, positioning it as a super-regional rather than purely local carrier.
Cross-border and noncontiguous freight
Western Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii freight service
In addition to its continental western U.S. coverage, Reddaway served British Columbia and provided freight transportation to Alaska and Hawaii. These markets extended the brand beyond its core regional footprint and required coordination across cross-border or noncontiguous-state transportation routes.
Brand decisions
2023
Operations end following Yellow bankruptcy filingOtherBackground
Yellow Corporation ceased operations amid severe financial and operating difficulties.
Action taken
Yellow filed for Chapter 11 protection after stopping operations, ending active operations across its carrier network, including Reddaway.
Aftermath
Reddaway no longer operates as an active trucking company.
2011
Trade name simplified to ReddawayStrategyBackground
YRC was simplifying the public identities of several regional subsidiaries.
Action taken
USF Reddaway dropped the USF prefix and began doing business as Reddaway.
Aftermath
The historic Reddaway name became the principal customer-facing brand while the business remained within YRC Regional.
2008
Restructuring and southern network closuresStrategyBackground
YRC undertook a broad restructuring and reduced activity in areas it considered less profitable.
Action taken
The company closed 21 Reddaway terminals in the southern United States.
Aftermath
Reddaway’s operating footprint became more concentrated in its western and other core markets.
2007
USF Bestway is merged into ReddawayM&ABackground
YRC Regional Transportation was consolidating overlapping regional operations.
Action taken
USF Bestway was merged into USF Reddaway.
Aftermath
Reddaway became a larger regional operating unit within the YRC structure.
2005
USF Corp. is acquired by Yellow Roadway Corp.M&ABackground
Yellow Roadway sought to expand its position in the U.S. less-than-truckload market.
Action taken
Yellow Roadway acquired USF Corp. and placed Reddaway within YRC Regional Transportation.
Aftermath
Reddaway operated as one of several regional brands in the enlarged Yellow Roadway and later YRC Worldwide group.
1996
Rebranding under the USF identityStrategyBackground
TNT Freightways reorganized its identity after separating its U.S. trucking operations from TNT.
Action taken
The parent became USFreightways Corp., replaced TNT prefixes with USF, and merged TNT United Truck Lines into the renamed USF Reddaway.
Aftermath
Reddaway became part of a unified USF-branded regional carrier portfolio.
1989
TNT North America acquires ReddawayM&ABackground
TNT was building a portfolio of regional trucking companies covering different parts of the United States.
Action taken
TNT North America purchased Reddaway and operated it as TNT Reddaway Truck Line.
Aftermath
Reddaway became TNT’s northwestern regional carrier and continued operating as a distinct subsidiary.
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