The Intermodal Association of North America said that intermodal volume in the first quarter rose 2.6% in spite of winter weather that slowed economic activity.
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Intermodal Shipments Rise 2.6%, IANA Reports
Interstate Distributor to Install Tracking Technology on Trailer Fleet
SkyBitz said its trailer-tracking system has been selected by Interstate Distributor for its fleet of trailers.
May 5, 2014March Trailer Orders Soar 71.6%, ACT Says
Trailer orders surged 71.6% in March from a year earlier as freight growth, tight capacity and improving carrier profits continued to drive demand for new equipment, ACT Research reported.
May 5, 2014Weekly US Intermodal Rail Traffic Rises 6.7%
U.S. rail intermodal traffic increased 6.7% in the week ended April 26 compared with the same week last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 2, 2014XPO Loss Widens; Revenue Jumps
XPO Logistics Inc. reported a first-quarter loss that nearly doubled from the same period last year, as revenue rose at the company.
CSX Derailment Could Boost Crude Train Regulation
A CSX Corp. train derailment in Lynchburg, Virginia, on April 30 that sparked a fire when crude oil tanks ignited could increase pressure on regulators, railroads and tank-car owners to improve oil shipment safety.
May 1, 2014Wabash National’s 1Q Earnings Rise 27%
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported its first-quarter net income jumped 27% as demand for new trailers strengthened.
March Trailer Orders Surge 71.6%
Strong demand for new trailers continued in March as order activity surged 71.6% from the same month a year ago, ACT Research reported.
Consumer Confidence Dips in April
Consumer confidence declined in April, the New York-based Conference Board said.
April 29, 2014Canadian Trucking Firms Report 1Q Income Drops Due to Harsh Winter
Canadian firms TransForce Inc. and Mullen Group reported lower first-quarter net income due in part to harsh winter weather.
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