Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 15.5% in November from a year earlier, the Department of Transportation said.
February 2, 2011Business
Patriot Transportation’s Profit Improves
Tank and bulk carrier Patriot Transportation Holding’s fiscal first-quarter profit jumped from a year earlier, the company said Wednesday.
February 2, 2011Business
Xata Reports Smaller Loss in Fiscal 1Q
Transportation software firm Xata Corp. said it lost $120,000, or 1 cent per share, in its fiscal first quarter, compared with a loss of $1.7 million, or 20 cents, a year earlier.
February 2, 2011Business
I-70 Reopens in Missouri as Midwest Recovers from Snow
Missouri officials reopened Interstate 70 to traffic Wednesday morning after it had been closed due to a major snow storm.
February 2, 2011Business, Safety, Government, Logistics
C.H. Robinson Reports Improved 4Q Profit
Transportation and third-party logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported a fourth-quarter profit of $103.2 million, or 62 cents a share, up 17.6% from $87.7 million, or 52 cents, a year earlier.
February 2, 2011Government, Business
NAFTA Surface Trade Increases 15.5%
Business, Equipment
ISM Manufacturing Index Has Best Showing Since 2004
U.S. manufacturing activity rose in January at the fastest pace in almost seven years, the Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday.
February 1, 2011Business
Winter Storm Pounds Midwest, Heads Toward Northeast
A huge winter storm that is pounding the middle of the country with snow and ice Tuesday has left roads dangerous in many states and its moving toward the Northeast, news services reported.
February 1, 2011Business
Landstar’s Earnings Improve for 4Q, Year
Truckload carrier Landstar System said Tuesday its fourth-quarter earnings rose to $24.1 million, or 50 cents per share, from $18.6 million, or 37 cents, a year earlier.Â
February 1, 2011Business, Equipment
Cummins’ Profit Rises for 4Q, Year
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago as sales jumped 22% and that 2010 was the strongest year in its history.
February 1, 2011Business
Paccar Reports Higher 4Q Profit
Paccar Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit rose and the truck manufacturer said it sees a stronger truck market for 2011.
February 1, 2011