ArcBest Corp. and Saia Inc. followed Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. in producing impressive second-quarter results among less-than-truckload fleets.
July 28, 2017BusinessLogistics
Ward Transport Launches Improved Expedited LTL Service
Ward Transport & Logistics Corp., based in Altoona, Pa., announced it is offering real-time quotes and truck availability for expedited shipments.
July 17, 2017Business
LTLs Due to Report 2Q Revenue Growth, Yields; Execs Pleased With First Half of 2017
LTLs benefited from a robust second quarter with revenue growth and stronger volumes and yields year-over-year, according to industry analysts and executives.
July 12, 2017Logistics
ArcBest Becomes Latest LTL to Embrace Dimensional-Based Pricing
ArcBest Corp. is the latest less-than-truckload carrier to embrace dimensional-based pricing and is scheduled to institute the new program on Aug. 1.
June 30, 2017Business
Meyers to Close Canadian LTL Operations
Meyers Transportation Services announced it is shutting down its less-than-truckload freight carrier operating in Canada after 90 years in business due to poor economic conditions and increased competition in the market.
January 12, 2017TechnologyLogistics
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June 16, 2016Business
LTLs Post Lower Results During Challenging 4Q
Less-than-truckload carriers remained profitable during the fourth quarter but had a tougher time operating compared with earlier periods in 2015 as well as the final quarter of 2014, recent earnings statements show. Â Â
February 8, 2016BusinessTechnology
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September 3, 2015Business
Most LTL Profits Rise in 2Q, Lifted by Higher Freight Rates
Second-quarter earnings in the less-than-truckload sector mostly trended upward, fleets said last week, although profitability at the third-largest LTL carrier, Con-way Freight, declined by 16%.
August 3, 2015Business
Profits Jump Sharply for LTL Carriers as Shipment Volumes Increase in 4Q
Fourth-quarter profits rose sharply at five publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers, buoyed by strong shipment growth across the sector.
February 9, 2015