YRC refers to YRC Freight, the freight carrier operated by YRC Inc. under Yellow Corporation. The company specialized in less-than-truckload freight and related transportation services, serving businesses that needed to move palletized, commercial and other large shipments. YRC Freight was formed from the operations of Yellow Transportation and Roadway and became one of Yellow Corporation's principal freight brands.
Historically, YRC Freight offered Standard LTL transportation along with faster and time-sensitive options. Official service materials described Standard service for regular freight, Accelerated service for shipments requiring faster movement, and Time-Critical services built around customer-selected delivery dates or time windows. The company also offered customized logistics solutions for more complex transportation requirements.
YRC is no longer an active freight carrier. Yellow Corporation states that it ceased operations and that Yellow Corporation and several affiliates, including YRC Inc. doing business as YRC Freight, filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions on August 6, 2023. Because of this, readers should not interpret historical YRC service descriptions, transit maps or delivery commitments as currently available shipping services.
Some official YRC shipping tools and historical shipment resources remain accessible through Yellow Corporation's website. This can still make Tracking useful for people researching an older freight shipment, retrieving shipment information or dealing with an unresolved issue. On 4Tracking, users can enter a YRC tracking number and check whether package tracking information remains available for that shipment.
How YRC shipment tracking works
YRC Freight primarily identified shipments using a PRO number. The PRO number was the carrier's unique freight-shipment identifier and was used for tracing, billing, shipment-status notifications, documents and claims. Official YRC systems allowed customers to Track shipments by PRO number and, in some tools, by references such as a bill of lading or purchase-order number when additional shipment information was supplied.
How to track YRC packages with 4Tracking
Enter the YRC PRO or tracking number in the tracking field on 4Tracking. The system can attempt to identify the carrier automatically; if necessary, select YRC from the carrier list and click the Track button. You will then be taken to the results page, where any available Tracking events associated with the shipment can be displayed.
Because YRC Freight ceased operations in 2023, Tracking should mainly be considered useful for historical shipments and remaining records rather than newly created YRC freight. Older shipment information may also become unavailable depending on how long records are retained in the carrier's systems.
YRC tracking number formats
Official YRC documentation identifies the PRO number as the primary shipment identifier. Current legacy YRC help pages state that PRO numbers contain 9 digits, or 10 digits when a check digit is included. Those pages instruct users not to enter commas, semicolons or other special characters when submitting individual PRO numbers to certain tools.
An official YRC claims help page gives 1231234561 as an example of a YRC Freight PRO number. Older technical documentation also explains that the first nine digits form the base PRO number and that an additional check digit may be included. When Tracking a shipment, use the number exactly as it appears on the freight paperwork, bill of lading, invoice or shipment notification.
YRC delivery times and supported examples
YRC does not have current delivery-time promises because the carrier ceased operations. Historical official transit information should therefore be treated only as a reference for shipments moved while YRC Freight was operating.
Historical Standard Service maps used transit categories such as next-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day and 5-plus-day service depending on the origin and destination. For example, a 2023 YRC Freight Standard Service map from Peoria displayed zones ranging from next-day through 5-plus transit days. The carrier explicitly noted that those transit days were illustrative and that some locations could require additional time.
YRC also offered time-specific services. Historical official service descriptions included Guaranteed Standard delivery by 5 p.m. or within a selected multi-day window. Time-Critical services could be arranged for a chosen delivery date by noon or 5 p.m., while a Time-Critical Hour Window product supported customer-defined delivery windows. These were service options available before YRC ceased operations and are not current delivery products.
How to contact YRC about shipment issues
Yellow Corporation's current customer information directs people with remaining freight or shipment questions to customer.care@myyellow.com. The company specifically asks customers to include their 9-digit PRO number in correspondence so the shipment can be identified. This is the most relevant published contact for unresolved YRC freight matters after the shutdown.
Yellow Corporation also lists a mailing address of P.O. Box 7270, Overland Park, KS 66207. Older YRC Freight pages list the customer-service telephone number 1-800-610-6500, but this number comes from the carrier's legacy operating materials. For a current shipment-related issue, the customer-care email published by Yellow Corporation is the safer starting point.
When requesting help, provide the PRO number, shipper and consignee details if available, the approximate shipping date and a description of the problem. For older freight, also include copies of relevant bills of lading, invoices, delivery receipts or previous Tracking information if you have them.
Frequently asked questions about YRC package tracking issues
Why is my YRC tracking number not updating?
YRC Freight ceased operations in 2023, so its Tracking systems are no longer handling new shipments. If you are researching an older shipment, updates may be limited to historical information that remains stored in the legacy system.
What does a YRC tracking number look like?
YRC used PRO numbers as its primary shipment identifiers. Official documentation describes them as 9-digit numbers or 10 digits when a check digit is included. Use the exact PRO number printed on your shipment documentation.
Can I still track an old YRC shipment?
You can try entering the PRO number on 4Tracking or using the remaining official YRC shipping tools linked by Yellow Corporation. Whether detailed package tracking information is still available depends on the age of the shipment and the records retained in the system.
Does YRC still deliver packages?
No current YRC Freight delivery service is operating. Yellow Corporation states that it ceased operations and that YRC Inc., doing business as YRC Freight, was among the entities that filed Chapter 11 petitions on August 6, 2023.
How long did YRC shipments normally take?
There was no single transit time for every shipment. Historical YRC Standard Service maps used examples ranging from next-day through 5-plus transit days depending on the lane, while guaranteed and Time-Critical products offered more specific delivery dates or windows. These are historical service examples, not current promises.
Why does my YRC PRO number have 10 digits?
Official YRC documentation explains that a PRO number can contain nine base digits with an additional check digit, resulting in a 10-digit number. Both forms were recognized in YRC systems.
Can I track YRC using a bill of lading number?
Historical YRC tracking tools supported certain reference-number searches, including bill of lading and purchase-order references, when the required shipment details were provided. The PRO number remains the most direct identifier to use when available.
Who should I contact about unresolved YRC freight?
Yellow Corporation currently directs customers with freight questions to customer.care@myyellow.com and asks them to include the 9-digit PRO number. Providing supporting shipment documents can help identify an older shipment more efficiently.
What should I do if YRC Tracking says delivered but the freight was not received?
For an unresolved historical shipment, collect the PRO number, delivery information and any proof-of-delivery or bill-of-lading records available to you, then contact Yellow Corporation's customer-care address. Because YRC Freight is no longer operating, normal active-carrier delivery investigation procedures may no longer apply.