Swift Transportation Co. reported a third-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago, as its trucking, intermodal and brokerage segments all improved.
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LaHood Urges Senator to Drop HOS Amendment
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood sent a letter to Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) shortly after the freshman senator filed paperwork introducing an amendment to keep current hours-of-service rules in place, urging her to drop the motion.
October 20, 2011Union Pacific’s 3Q Income Rises 16%
Union Pacific Corp.’s third-quarter profit increased 16% from a year ago as higher prices offset slower growth in shipments and fuel costs.
October 20, 2011Jobless Claims Decline for Week
Initial jobless claims declined by 6,000 last week to 403,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
October 20, 2011Daimler Adding Second Shift at Western Star Plant in Oregon
Daimler Trucks North America said Thursday it is adding a second shift at its Western Star truck plant in Portland, Ore., to meet increased demand.
October 20, 20113PL Survey Projects Continued Growth
Logistics executives believe their businesses will continue to grow, while pressures to find new product sourcing options and talented workers will increase, a new survey has found.
October 20, 2011Radiant Logistics Reports Lower 4Q Earnings
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.
October 21, 2011Kerry Logistics Wins Pact With Hugo Boss
Kerry Logistics Network has disclosed it has won a contract with Hugo Boss AG to manage distribution of the German fashion designer’s goods in China.
October 20, 2011Senator’s Measure Would Block HOS Rule
A Senate amendment introduced this week would stop the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from implementing its plan to revise the federal hours-of-service rule.
October 19, 2011Marten Reports Higher 3Q Profit
Marten Transport’s third-quarter profit rose 15.5% on improved performance in its truckload and logistics sectors.
October 19, 2011