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Management's Discussion and Analysis

Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Overview
    Forward-Looking Statements
2002 Highlights
    Equity Offering
Meridian IQ Acquisitions
Continued Consolidation Within the Industry
Spin-Off of SCS Transportation, Inc.
Stronger Financial Position
Results of Operations
    Consolidated Results
Yellow Transportation Results
Meridian IQ Results
Financial Condition
    Liquidity
Capital Expenditures
Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments
Market Risk Position
Critical Accounting Policies
    Revenue Reserves
Claims and Insurance
Pension Cost
Property and Equipment
New Accounting Pronouncements
    Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 143
SFAS No. 146
SFAS No. 148
Outlook
    Economic Forecast
Labor Negotiations
Regulatory Changes

Management's Discussion and Analysis