House Passes Rail Safety Bill
The House passed legislation last week that would require the Secretary of Transportation to develop a long-term strategy for improving railroad safety.
October 24, 2007Iteris Reports Improved 2Q Earnings
Iteris Inc., which makes lane-departure warning systems for the trucking industry, said late Tuesday its second-quarter profit improved from a year ago.
October 23, 2007Carlsson Named President of Volvo Trucks North America
Per Carlsson will replace Peter Karlsten as president and chief executive officer of Volvo Trucks North America, effective Jan. 1, Volvo said Tuesday.
October 23, 2007UPS’ 3Q Income Rises 3.7%
UPS Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter net income rose 3.7% to $1.08 billion or $1.02 per share, from $1.04 billion or 96 cents a year ago.
October 23, 2007BNSF’s Third-Quarter Income Improves
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. said its third-quarter profit, revenue and operating profit all reached records.
October 23, 2007Vitran’s Third-Quarter Profit Declines
Vitran Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit was $3.1 million or 23 cents a share, down from $4.9 million or 38 cents a year ago.
October 23, 2007Diesel Climbs 5.5¢ to $3.094; Gasoline Jumps 6.1¢ to $2.823
The average pump price of diesel fuel jumped 5.5 cents to $3.094 a gallon — the highest since the all-time record set in the same week two years ago, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 23, 2007Marten’s Third-Quarter Income Declines
Refrigerated truckload carrier Marten Transport’s third-quarter net income plunged 54% due to weakened freight demand and higher costs.
October 23, 2007Forward Air’s Third-Quarter Profit Declines
Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, said its third-quarter profit fell 15% to $10.8 million or 36 cents a share, from $12.7million or 41 cents a year ago.
October 23, 2007Forward Air’s Third-Quarter Profit Declines
Forward Air Corp., a contractor to the air cargo industry, said its third-quarter profit fell 15% to $10.8 million or 36 cents a share, from $12.7million or 41 cents a year ago.
October 23, 2007