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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (89636)	8/2/2001 3:11:11 PM
From: Joe Copia	Respond to of 150070

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 electric wrenches. The wrenches have power cords that can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution hazard to consumers. Milwaukee and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled impact wrenches are shaped like drills, but use a forward/reverse (impact) action to tighten/loosen bolts. The wrenches have a red handle, a red and gray body, and the name "Milwaukee" printed on the drill. The model and serial numbers included in this recall can be found on the nameplate located on the body of the tool. Model Number Serial Numbers 9070-20 229A401010001 thru 229A401250722 9071-20 239A401010001 thru 239A401250404 9075-20 230A401010001 thru 230A401260104 Home centers, hardware stores, and industrial distributors nationwide sold these wrenches from March 2001 to July 2001 for between $180 and $280. Consumers should stop using these electric wrenches immediately and return them to the nearest Milwaukee Factory Service Center or authorized power tool service center for a free repair. Consumers also can call Milwaukee toll-free at (866) 473-2288 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service facility by visiting the company's website at www.mil-electric-tool.com. Wrenches that have a "X" stamped or etched on the nameplate next to the serial number have already been repaired.

To: Jim Bishop who wrote (89636)	8/2/2001 3:18:20 PM
From: bbgold	Respond to of 150070

The Freight Connection Inc. Announces Changes in Ownership and Share Structure 7/24/2001 5:18:00 PM ATLANTA, Jul 24, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Freight Connection, Inc. (FTCN) (TFC), an intermodal marketing company (IMC) and transportation broker, announced that Vitran Corporation Inc. ("Vitran") recently acquired 643,400 shares of common stock of The Freight Connection, Inc. (the "Company") from an independent shareholder. After completion of that transaction, Vitran's ownership increased to 94.5% of the Company's common stock. On July 18, 2001, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Amendment, which was approved by the Company's Board of Directors and by Vitran as majority stockholder on July 17, 2001, has reduced the Company's authorized shares from 20,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, to 100 shares of common stock, $200 par value, and reclassified the common stock so that each 350,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, has been changed to one share of common stock, $200 par value. The Amendment has also cancelled any fractional shares of common stock outstanding after the reclassification and provides for the payment of cash to holders of fractional shares. As a result of the Amendment and reclassification, the Company will have no stockholders other than Vitran. Stockholders of record on July 18, 2001, will be notified of the Amendment and will receive the fair value of their shares when they deliver their share certificates to the Company. The Company intends to terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 prior to August 14, 2001, but has not made a final determination to do so as of the date of this Report. The Freight Connection is an intermodal marketing company (IMC) and transportation broker, servicing clients throughout North America from its Atlanta (headquarters), Los Angeles, and Chicago offices. TFC is a 94.5% subsidiary of Vitran Corporation Inc. (VVN) , a multi-service North American transportation firm. The TFC headquarters can be reached at (770) 517-7744 or (888) 349-9818. CONTACT: The Freight Connection Richard E. Gaetz, 416/596-7664

To: Jim Bishop who wrote (89636)	8/2/2001 3:19:06 PM
From: bbgold	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

The Freight Connection Inc. Announces Changes in Ownership and Share Structure 7/24/2001 5:18:00 PM ATLANTA, Jul 24, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Freight Connection, Inc. (FTCN) (TFC), an intermodal marketing company (IMC) and transportation broker, announced that Vitran Corporation Inc. ("Vitran") recently acquired 643,400 shares of common stock of The Freight Connection, Inc. (the "Company") from an independent shareholder. After completion of that transaction, Vitran's ownership increased to 94.5% of the Company's common stock. On July 18, 2001, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Amendment, which was approved by the Company's Board of Directors and by Vitran as majority stockholder on July 17, 2001, has reduced the Company's authorized shares from 20,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, to 100 shares of common stock, $200 par value, and reclassified the common stock so that each 350,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, has been changed to one share of common stock, $200 par value. The Amendment has also cancelled any fractional shares of common stock outstanding after the reclassification and provides for the payment of cash to holders of fractional shares. As a result of the Amendment and reclassification, the Company will have no stockholders other than Vitran. Stockholders of record on July 18, 2001, will be notified of the Amendment and will receive the fair value of their shares when they deliver their share certificates to the Company. The Company intends to terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 prior to August 14, 2001, but has not made a final determination to do so as of the date of this Report. The Freight Connection is an intermodal marketing company (IMC) and transportation broker, servicing clients throughout North America from its Atlanta (headquarters), Los Angeles, and Chicago offices. TFC is a 94.5% subsidiary of Vitran Corporation Inc. (VVN) , a multi-service North American transportation firm. The TFC headquarters can be reached at (770) 517-7744 or (888) 349-9818. CONTACT: The Freight Connection Richard E. Gaetz, 416/596-7664