SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) January 23, 2002 ---------------- ROADWAY CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 000-32821 34-1956254 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 1077 Gorge Boulevard Akron, Ohio 44310 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (330) 384-1717 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 23, 2002, Roadway Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to announce its results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS. EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION NO. 99.1. Press Release, dated January 23, 2002 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ROADWAY CORPORATION By: /s/ John G. Gasparovic ---------------------- Name: John G. Gasparovic Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: January 23, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION NO. 99.1. Press Release, dated January 23, 2002