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September 3, 2015Most LTL Profits Rise in 2Q, Lifted by Higher Freight Rates
Second-quarter earnings in the less-than-truckload sector mostly trended upward, fleets said last week, although profitability at the third-largest LTL carrier, Con-way Freight, declined by 16%.
August 3, 2015Profits Jump Sharply for LTL Carriers as Shipment Volumes Increase in 4Q
Fourth-quarter profits rose sharply at five publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers, buoyed by strong shipment growth across the sector.
February 9, 2015LTLs Report Higher Second-Quarter Profits as Business Conditions Continue to Improve
All but one publicly traded less-than-truckload operation capitalized on improving industry conditions to help companies to achieve higher second-quarter profits.
August 4, 2014Con-way, ODFL, YRC Freight Join uShip LTL Marketplace
Online freight marketplace uShip announced April 16 that three national less-than-truckload carriers have committed to join uShip’s shipper-direct LTL spot rate marketplace.
April 16, 2014Apex Freight Acquires Colorado Logistics Firm
Apex Freight Services said it has acquired Evergreen, Colo.-based third-party logistics firm Timberline Freight Services. Terms were not disclosed.
August 6, 2013Roadrunner Buys Expedited Freight Systems Inc.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said Monday it has acquired less-than-truckload provider Expedited Freight Systems Inc. for about $10 million.
August 14, 2012LTL Fleets Boost Profits on Higher Tonnage, Price Gains
Tonnage and pricing improvements in the second quarter helped many less-than-truckload fleets boost their profits significantly in the quarter.
August 6, 2012Higher Volumes Boost LTL Profits in 1Q Despite Rising Fuel Prices, Bad Weather
Freight volumes and rates rose enough to overcome weather and fuel-price increase headwinds, four publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers said last week, reporting improved first-quarter results.
May 2, 2011Fourth-Quarter LTL Results Improve as Pricing, Truck Tonnage Gain
Seven of the eight publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers reported improved financial performance in the fourth quarter, as pricing and tonnage gained across the industry, giving hope for better 2011 results.
February 14, 2011