Swift Transportation Co.’s first-quarter profit fell 74% because of a pending buyout, bad weather, higher fuel costs and lower demand.
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March Economic Indicators Rise
An index of leading economic indicators inched up 0.1% last month, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
April 19, 2007
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Knight’s 1Q Income, Revenue Gain
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said its first-quarter profit rose 5% to $16.6 million or 19 cents a share, from $15.8 million or 18 cents a year ago.
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Letters to the Editor: Steering; Opening the Border
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April 18, 2007Opinion: Ag and Food Trucking and the U.S. Economy
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April 18, 2007Consumer Prices Rise 0.6%
The consumer price index rose 0.6% in March, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
April 17, 2007March Housing Starts Increase
New housing starts rose for a second straight month in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
April 17, 2007Con-way’s First-Quarter Profit Falls
Con-way Inc.’s first-quarter income fell 29% as the company’s revenue declined, and the transportation firm lowered its 2007 earnings outlook.
April 17, 2007Maersk to Boost Fuel Surcharge
A.P. Moeller-Maersk, the world’s largest ocean shipping line, is boosting its North America to Europe rates due to higher fuel costs, Bloomberg reported Monday.
April 16, 2007