Consumer Confidence Falls in July
Consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since November, according to the latest Reuters/University of Michigan monthly consumer sentiment index released Friday.
July 30, 2010Intermodal Traffic Rises for Week
Intermodal rail traffic increased 19.2% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
July 30, 2010TransForce's 2Q Income Decreases
Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce Inc. said its second-quarter net income fell to C$17.1 million, or 18 cents a share, from C$18 million, or 21 cents, a year ago.
July 29, 2010LaHood Announces National Summit on Distracted Driving
The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
July 28, 2010Norfolk Southern’s Profit Jumps 59%
Norfolk Southern Corp. said its second-quarter profit jumped 59% from a year ago.
July 27, 2010Kansas City Southern’s 2Q Profit Improves
Kansas City Southern said it earned $34.6 million, or 34 cents a share, in its second quarter, compared with $6.5 million, or 7 cents, the previous year.
July 27, 2010Consumer Confidence Falls in July to 5-Month Low
Consumer confidence declined this month to its lowest level in five months, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
July 27, 2010Swift Files With SEC to Take Firm Public
Truckload carrier Swift Transportation could be returning to the ranks of the publicly traded trucking companies, according to a registration statement filed last week, a move that could allow the sale of as much as $700 million in stock.
July 26, 2010Intermodal Traffic Increases for Week
Intermodal rail traffic grew 20.1% last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
July 23, 2010Forward Air Reports Higher 2Q Income
Forward Air Corp. said late Thursday its second-quarter net income rose to $7.9 million, or 27 cents per share, from $2.8 million, or 10 cents, a year ago.
July 22, 2010