Trucking Suppliers Report Higher 3Q Earnings
Several trucking industry suppliers reported higher third-quarter earnings, citing strength in North American on-highway markets.
October 29, 2014Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Wabash’s 3Q Profit Grows as Trailer Shipments Increase
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said third-quarter net income increased 12.8% as trailer shipments rose from year-ago levels.
October 29, 2014UPS Expects Holiday Volume to Rise 11%
UPS Inc. expects holiday shipping volume to rise 11% to 585 million packages from last year, enough packages to circle the earth 4½ times.
October 29, 2014C.H. Robinson Reports Higher 3Q Earnings
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. said its third-quarter net income climbed 16% from a year ago, supported by higher truckload rates and increased less-than-truckload shipments.
October 28, 2014Paccar’s 3Q Profit Rises 20%
Paccar Inc., the parent company of Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co., posted 20% profit growth in the third quarter and cited a stronger freight environment for its customers.
October 28, 2014Cummins Reports Higher 3Q Profit, Boosts Outlook
Cummins Inc. reported higher third-quarter income on a strong North American market, and the company boosted its revenue outlook for the full year.
October 28, 2014Saia’s Third Quarter Income Rises
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. reported third-quarter net income increased as tonnage and shipments rose.
October 28, 2014P.A.M. Reports Third-Quarter Profit
P.A.M. Transportation Services reported third-quarter net income of $5 million, or 63 cents per share, from $2.4 million, or 28 cents, the prior year.
October 28, 2014Savannah Surges as Mighty Gate for Imports on US Growth
Blueberries from Chile, Peru and Brazil may soon be heading toward U.S. tables via Savannah, Georgia, opening another shipping market in the city’s emergence as a major trade hub.
October 28, 2014Consumer Confidence Rose to Seven-Year High in October
Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October to a seven-year high as gasoline prices dropped and the job market improved.
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