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Loves Expands Along I-25, I-44 in Oklahoma, New Mexico

Loves Travel Stops opened facilities in Oklahoma and New Mexico that, combined, add 121 truck parking spaces to interstates 44 and 25.

May 7, 2018
Business

Ceva Logistics Completes IPO, Shares Traded on SIX Swiss Exchange

Shares in Ceva Logistics began trading May 4 on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich after a successful initial public offering of stock and the move by French ocean shipping line CMA CGM to acquire a 25% stake in the business.

May 4, 2018
BusinessEquipmentLogistics

Canadian National to Buy 350 Center Beam Railcars

Canadian National Railway plans to purchase 350 73-foot center beam railcars to meet the growing demand for transporting lumber products, the Montreal-based railroad announced May 2.

May 3, 2018
Editorial

Editorial: A Relevant Conversation

The term relevant is used frequently to describe industries, products and services, and whether the subjects of those discussions have any relevance to modern society can cause fiery debate.

May 2, 2018
Business

Cummins Announces Mixed Results for 1Q, Raises Outlook for 2018

Heavy-equipment manufacturer Cummins on May 1 reported first-quarter 2018 net income of $325 million, or $1.96 per diluted share. That is a drop of $71 million and $0.40 per share compared with the first quarter of 2017.

May 1, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Dana Reports Rise in 1Q Net Income, Revenue

Dana Inc. reported April 30 first-quarter net income of $108 million, or 73 cents per share, on revenue of $2.1 billion, a 26% rise from $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2017.

May 1, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Allison Transmission Income, Revenues Jump in First Quarter

Allison Transmission reported first-quarter 2018 net income of $151 million, or $1.09 per share, up 82% from the $83 million, or 53 cents per share, of net income reported in the first quarter of 2017.

April 30, 2018
BusinessEquipment

M&K Truck Centers Promotes Pilecki to President

Truck dealership M&K Truck Centers promoted Ted Pilecki to president, effective immediately.

April 30, 2018
Business

Old Dominion Freight Line Posts Record First-Quarter Revenue of $925 Million

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. reported total revenue for the first quarter increased by more than 22% to $925 million, the first time quarterly revenue exceeded $900 million in the companys history. In 2017, first-quarter revenue was $754 million. Old Dominion said this is the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth.

April 26, 2018
Editorial

Editorial: The Ceiling on a Hot Freight Market

As the U.S. economy and truck tonnage continue to power forward, trucking companies are enjoying the benefits of a hot freight market where their services are in high demand. At the same time, tight hauling capacity is making it tougher for shippers to find the trucks needed to transport their goods.

April 26, 2018