Washington Upgrading Skagit River Bridge to Allow Greater Truck Clearance
Washington state officials are upgrading the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River that collapsed in May, with a goal of raising its overhead clearance to avoid damage from future incidents, the Washington State Department of Transportation said.
July 26, 2013Saia’s Second-Quarter Income Improves
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. said Friday its second-quarter net income improved from a year ago.
July 26, 2013Universal Truckload’s Profit Improves
Universal Truckload Services’ second-quarter operating income rose from a year ago.
July 26, 2013Echo Global Logistics’ Profit Rises
Echo Global Logistics said its second-quarter profit rose from a year ago, and its revenue improved.
July 26, 2013Consumer Confidence Rises in July
Consumer confidence rose this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 26, 2013Covenant’s Second-Quarter Profit Declines
Covenant Transportation Group’s second-quarter net income declined to $1.9 million, or 13 cents per share, from $4.3 million, or 29 cents, a year earlier.
July 26, 2013Rush Reports Lower 2Q Earnings, Will Buy Truck Dealerships in Three States
Rush Enterprises said its second-quarter profit declined from a year ago on lower sales and a retirement charge, and announced its intention to buy truck dealerships in three states.
July 26, 2013Intermodal Volume Rises 2.8% for Week
Intermodal volume rose 2.8% for the week ended Saturday from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 26, 2013Pacer Reports Higher 2Q Profit
Pacer International reported a higher second-quarter profit from a year ago, but its intermodal and logistics revenue declined.
July 26, 2013SkyBitz, Pana-Pacific Form Sales Partnership
Asset tracking firm SkyBitz said it has formed a sales partnership with commercial-vehicle accessory supplier Pana-Pacific.
July 26, 2013