Vitran Enters Into Interline Partnership to Serve the West Coast of the United States

Vitran Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC) (TSX:VTN), a North American transportation firm, today announced it has entered into an interline arrangement with a prominent West Coast carrier to service its customers to the states of California, Arizona and Nevada and similarly with a second carrier to service the state of Colorado. Vitran will continue to focus on regional business within its core geographic footprint, a contiguous area stretching from the central Great Plains to the East coast, where the company maintains 85% of its current density. Vitran will reposition its assets and resources into its core markets, which will allow for improved service to current and new customers.

Vitran Express U.S. President Chris Keylon stated, "We are extremely pleased to be able to continue to provide service to our customers to the West Coast of the United States. Our customers can expect to receive consistent, reliable service to points in California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado."

"This partnership will allow our management team to focus on service, productivity and growth in our principal regions in the U.S. The change from direct to interline service, effective August 5, 2013, will result in the closure of seven terminals and have a positive annual financial impact of approximately $3.0 million," concluded Mr. Keylon.

About Vitran Corporation Inc.

Vitran Corporation Inc. is a North American group of transportation companies offering less-than-truckload services. To find out more about Vitran Corporation Inc. (Nasdaq:VTNC) (TSX:VTN), visit the website at www.vitran.com.   

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CONTACT: William Deluce, Interim President/CEO
         Fayaz Suleman, VP Finance/CFO
         Vitran Corporation Inc.
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