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Universal Truckload Services said its third-quarter profit increased on higher truckload revenue.

Canadian transportation firm Mullen Group reported its third-quarter profit declined to C$11 million, or 14 cents per share, from C$28 million, or 36 cents, a year before.

Saia Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter net income nearly doubled from a year ago on higher revenue and improved pricing.

Canada’s two biggest freight railroads reported mixed earnings this week.

Volvo AB’s third-quarter profit jumped 36% and the company predicted industrywide heavy-duty truck sales in North America will rise 20% next year, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Ryder System said Tuesday its third-quarter profit increased from a year ago and raised its earnings forecast for the rest of 2011.

Truck and auto components maker Eaton Corp. said Monday it posted record third-quarter earnings per share, up 37% from last year.

Radiant Logistics, a third-party provider of airfreight and other services, said its fiscal fourth-quarter net income was $581,697, or 2 cents a share, down from $844,278, or 3 cents a share, a year earlier.

Strong pricing and lower fuel costs should help nearly all publicly traded fleets to report improved profits for an eighth-consecutive quarter, as third-quarter earnings reports roll in over the next several weeks.