Federal Reserve districts reported some regional upturns in the trucking business, the Fed said in its latest “beige book” survey of economic conditions.
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New ϳԹ Sales Rise 2.6%
New home sales rose for the first time in six months in March, gaining 2.6%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 25, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
ABF’s 1Q Profit Declines
Arkansas Best Corp. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income fell to $4.8 million or 19 cents a share, from $6.1 million or 24 cents a year ago.
April 25, 2007ϳԹ Sales, Consumer Confidence Decline
Existing home sales fell to a four-year low and consumer confidence declined to an eight-month low, two groups reported Tuesday.
April 24, 2007Forward Air’s Profit Dips
Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, said its first-quarter profit slipped by 6% to $10.3 million or 34 cents a share, from $11 million or 35 cents a year ago.
April 24, 2007Truckers Concerned on New Engines’ Mileage, Journal Reports
Trucking companies are concerned that new emissions rules in effect this year are hurting mileage and their bottom lines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
April 24, 2007TransForce’s Income Dips
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Tuesday it earned C$20.9 million or 24 cents a share in the first quarter, down from C$22.1 million or 27 cents a year earlier.
April 24, 2007Michelin’s 1Q Sales Gain
Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter sales rose 5.5% on higher prices and demand from truck makers, Bloomberg reported.
April 24, 2007C.H. Robinson’s Profit Improves
Transportation and logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide said its first-quarter net income jumped 25.6% to $73 million or 42 cents a share, up from $58.1 million or 33 cents a year ago.
April 24, 2007iTECH: Six Years of Keeping IT Specialists Current
On Topic: By Bruce Harmon, Managing Editor, Transport Topics
April 23, 2007