Universal Truckload Appoints New CEO
Jeff Rogers has been appointed CEO at Universal Truckload Services, concluding a plan begun in June.
January 8, 2015Excess Truckload Freight Spilling Into LTL
Tight truckload capacity is driving up rates and boosting business for less-than-truckload carriers, with demand from shippers providing a lift that positions trucking for continued growth, industry analysts said.
November 17, 2014LTLs Report Sizable Quarterly Profit Gains on Improved Rates, Rising Tonnage Levels
Four of the largest U.S. less-than-truckload operators improved profitability by 25% or more in the third quarter, powered by improved rates, carriers’ earnings reports showed last week.
November 3, 2014Rogers to Succeed Wolfe as Universal CEO
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said CEO Scott Wolfe will retire at the end of 2014 and be succeeded by former YRC Freight President Jeff Rogers.
June 4, 2014USA Truck’s 1Q Loss Narrows
USA Truck Inc.’s first-quarter loss narrowed to $1.6 million, or 15 cents per share, from $2.5 million, or 24 cents, as harsh winter weather increased operating expenses.
April 30, 2014Universal Truckload Services’ Profit Drops 29%
Universal Truckload Services Inc. reported its first-quarter profit fell 29% as its contract-related business declined.
April 28, 2014Truckload Carriers Report Mixed 1Q, But Expect Improvements for Rest of Year
Comments with first-quarter earnings reports issued last week continued to trigger optimism about a pickup in freight in 2014, though severe winter weather dampened results for several prominent truckload fleets.
April 28, 2014P.A.M. Swings to First-Quarter Profit
P.A.M. Transportation Services reported first-quarter net income of $1.36 million, or 17 cents per share, turning around a loss of $450,000, or 5 cents, in the prior year.
April 23, 2014Universal Truckload Expects 1Q Profit to Decline
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said it expects its first-quarter earnings to be in the range of 23 to 27 cents per share, down from 38 cents a share in the same quarter last year.
March 25, 2014Universal Truckload’s 4Q Earnings Jump
Universal Truckload Services Inc. said its net income rose in both the fourth quarter of 2013 and the full year.
February 21, 2014