UPS Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter earnings per share fell 18.3%, due to high fuel costs and a sluggish U.S. economy.
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Saia’s 2Q Profits Tumble on Fuel, Pricing Pressures
Saia Inc. on Friday reported that it earned $5.4 million, or 40 cents a
share, in the second quarter, down from $10.4 million, or 72 cents, a
year ago.
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Diesel Dips 4.6¢ to $4.718
The average price of retail diesel in the United States dipped 4.6 cents last week to $4.718 a gallon, the largest weekly drop in more than six months, the Department of Energy reported.
July 28, 2008Profits Decline at Most LTLs As Surcharges Lag Fuel Hikes
Most public less-than-truckload companies’ second-quarter profits fell
as fleets were pounded by record diesel prices and flagging economic
demand, but some executives said they thought the overall pricing
environment had improved, or at least stabilized.
Norfolk Southern’s 2Q Income Rises 15%
Eastern freight railroad Norfolk Southern Corp. said its second-quarter profit rose 15%, as higher revenue per shipment offset an overall drop in traffic and record fuel prices.
July 23, 2008Congress May Boost Fuel Tax as Highway Fund Deficit Looms
Following Congress’ rejection of calls by presidential contenders to rescind the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuel this summer, some lawmakers are quietly considering boosting the tax by a dime to ensure the federal highway fund is adequately financed, the Associated Press reported.
July 21, 2008Forward Air’s 2Q Earnings Improve
Forward Air Corp. said its second-quarter profit rose to $12.1 million, or 42 cents a share, from $11.5 million, or 38 cents, a year ago.
July 21, 2008EPA Requests More Input on Greenhouse Gases
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a nearly 600-page request for public comment on whether it should use existing law to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, a decision one trucking official said was a way to further delay any new regulations until after President Bush leaves office.
July 21, 2008California Issues Natural Gas Grants
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said two California environmental agencies awarded grants totaling more than $11 million to further the development of natural gas fueling stations and vehicles.
July 21, 2008EPA To Award $3.4 Million in Diesel Technology Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will award $3.4 million in grants to establish projects using emerging technologies to reduce emissions from the diesel engine fleets.
July 22, 2008