Despite some signs of economic recovery, transportation services activity in most regions declined in the six weeks through mid-October, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Sixth Month
An index of leading economic indicators rose 1% in September, marking the sixth straight increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
October 22, 2009Caterpillar Announces Next CEO
Heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. said Thursday that Douglas Oberhelman will become its chief executive officer in July 2010.
October 22, 2009Universal Truckload Services’ Income Drops
Universal Truckload Services said its third-quarter net income plunged 68.6% to $1.7 million, or 11 cents per share, from $5.4 million, 34 cents, a year ago.
October 22, 2009C.H. Robinson’s 3Q Profit Improves
Transportation and third-party logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide reported a third-quarter profit of $95.5 million, or 57 cents a share, up slightly from $93.6 million, or 54 cents a share, a year ago.
October 21, 2009Arkansas Best Takes 3Q Loss; CEO Davidson to Step Down
Arkansas Best Corp. said Wednesday it took a third-quarter loss and that Chief Executive Officer Robert Davidson will retire at the end of this year, to be succeeded by Judy McReynolds.
October 21, 2009Knight’s 3Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s third-quarter profit fell to $13.1 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $16 million, or 19 cents, a year ago.
October 21, 2009Forward Air’s 3Q Income Declines
Forward Air Corp. said late Wednesday its third-quarter profit fell to $3.8 million, or 13 cents per share, from $12.1 million, or 42 cents, a year ago.
October 21, 2009Housing Starts Rise 0.5% in September
Housing starts rose 0.5% in September, while building permits declined, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
October 20, 2009Producer Price Index Falls in September
Prices paid to U.S. producers fell 0.6% in September, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
October 20, 2009