JOPLIN, Mo. - Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced its Drivers of the Month for October, November and December 2009.

"These individuals exemplify a dedication to safe driving practices and deliver a high level of service to our customers," said Randy Cornell, vice president of safety and recruiting, Con-way Truckload. "We offer our congratulations to our fourth quarter winners, and thank them for the professionalism they bring to Con-way Truckload."

The following 18 drivers were recognized for their outstanding performance:

October
•       Company Driver of the Month: Butch Untiedt began his professional driving career in 1976 and began driving for Con-way Truckload in 1986. Untiedt lives in Trenton, Mo., with his wife of 41 years, Marie. He has four children and 12 grandchildren. When not on the road, Untiedt enjoys spending time with his family.

•       Company Team of the Month: Joey and Diane Woodall have been driving as a team for four years and have driven a combined one million miles with Con-way Truckload. Joey has been driving professionally for 15 years, and in 2005 Diane decided to join him on the road. The Woodalls have been married for 24 years and have two children: Cagney, 25; and Jenny, 23. When they have free time, the Woodalls enjoy working on their home in Woodstock, Ga., and gardening.

•       Owner-Operator Driver of the Month: William Coffman started driving professionally in 1973 and joined Con-way Truckload in 1999. He currently lives in Stockbridge, Ga., with his wife of 15 years, Nancy. They have four children and five grandchildren. In his spare time, Coffman enjoys fishing.

•       Owner-Operator Team of the Month: Jerry and Cheri Robinson have been driving professionally since 1995 and joined Con-way Truckload in 2008. They had contemplated driving professionally since they got married, and decided to pursue it once their children were grown. When not on the road, the Robinsons reside in Prineville, Ore., where they enjoy camping, fishing and traveling in their recreational vehicle.

November
•       Company Driver of the Month: Keith Holden began his career as a professional driver with Con-way Truckload in 1993 - following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father and brothers, all of whom also have driven professionally. He resides in Hays, Kan., and has one daughter and four grandchildren. In his spare time, Holden enjoys hunting and fishing.

•       Company Team of the Month: Paul Wieck and Frank Wieck have been driving for 10 years and six years, respectively. They joined Con-way Truckload in 2007. Frank lives in Tacoma, Wash., with his wife, Danielle, and enjoys participating in historical reenactments in his free time. Paul also resides in Tacoma, and he and his girlfriend, Sherry, have three children. When he is not behind the wheel, Paul enjoys working on his computer and metalworking.

•       Owner-Operator Driver of the Month: James Cory has been driving professionally for 44 years and has driven for Con-way Truckload since 1979. In that time, he has driven more than three million miles. He currently resides in Joplin, Mo., and enjoys restoring antique cars in his spare time.

•       Owner-Operator Team of the Month: Art and Cyndi George began driving as a team for Con-way Truckload in 2007, when Cyndi began her professional driving career as a student. Art has driven professionally for more than 29 years and joined Con-way Truckload in 2000. The Georges live in Medway, Ohio, and have three daughters and four grandsons. In their spare time, they enjoy fishing, swimming in their pool, working around the house and taking cruises.

December
•       Company Driver of the Month: Chris Wunk started his career in the trucking industry as a dispatcher. He began driving professionally 33 years ago and joined Con-way Truckload in 2008. A resident of Baldwin Park, Calif., Wunk enjoys watching sports and horse racing in his free time.

•       Company Team of the Month: Daniel and Marie Hooghouse have been driving professionally for 11 years and eight years, respectively. They began working for Con-way Truckload in 2006. The Hooghouses reside in Apopka, Fla., and have two daughters. When the Hooghouses have time to relax, they like to ride their motorcycles, and Daniel also enjoys woodworking.

•       Owner-Operator Driver of the Month: Dennis Griffin has been driving professionally for 14 years. Since joining Con-way Truckload in 1995, he has driven over 1.7 million miles. Griffin lives in Rockwall, Texas, with his wife, Diane, and has one son, James. Griffin is a member of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association and enjoys competing in his spare time.

•       Owner-Operator Team of the Month: Allan and Marian Bruton both began their professional driving careers with Con-way Truckload in 1988 and together have driven more than 4.3 million miles for the company. The Brutons reside in Tulsa, Okla., and have a daughter, Teresa, and a son, Christopher. When at home, Allan likes to make his own biodiesel fuel and Marian enjoys cooking.

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About Con-way Truckload
Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload is an operating company of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) and a leading provider of expedited, time-definite full-truckload transportation services across North America. Formerly Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI), Con-way Truckload today employs over 3,000 drivers with a fleet of more than 2,700 tractors and 8,600 trailers operating throughout the United States as well as internationally in Mexico and Canada. The company provides full-truckload transportation serving the transcontinental shipping needs of commercial and industrial businesses as well as sister company Con-way Freight. For more about Con-way Truckload, visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com/truckload or call (800) 641-4747.