South Gate, California - May 7, 2001... Cal State Xpress, Inc. announced today that the Company’s South Gate facility received ISO 9002 Certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Covering over 125 countries, the ISO organization creates, administers and monitors quality standards in industry and commerce.

Michael W. Wichert, President of Cal State Xpress, said " ISO 9002 Certification is a milestone for our Company. This confirms our commitment to Quality Service and enhances our standing in the industry." Cal State Xpress is a California based trucking company serving all of California. They provide full truckload, less-than-truckload, consolidation & distribution services, in addition to rail and harbor drayage. They have terminals in South Gate (Los Angeles area), San Diego, Fresno and Oakland (San Francisco Bay area). Their Corporate Offices are located at the South Gate terminal.

With this ISO 9002 Certification, Cal State Xpress has established and demonstrated effective processes and procedures that ensure Quality Service, which carries an internationally recognized and certified level of excellence. The certification process involved rigorous training, evaluation, systems analysis, inspection and audit before the coveted ISO Certification mark of approval was awarded. Our ISO 9002 Quality Service Plan will ensure the continuation of this training, evaluation and audit process into the future.

"Our focus has always been on our customers and exceeding their expectations. This certification assures our customers that we have disciplined quality processes and controls in place", said Les Nettles, VP-Operations and ISO 9002 Facilitator for Cal State Xpress. "This significant achievement was accomplished through teamwork, attention to detail, training and a commitment to excellence. We are very proud of all of our employees who, on a daily basis, ensure that these high quality standards are followed."

For additional information, contact Robert Bray, CFO, at (562) 806-7333.