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Profits Decline at Most LTLs As Surcharges Lag Fuel Hikes

Most public less-than-truckload companies’ second-quarter profits fell as fleets were pounded by record diesel prices and flagging economic demand, but some executives said they thought the overall pricing environment had improved, or at least stabilized.

July 28, 2008

Rush Enterprises’ 2Q Earnings Fall

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises’ first-quarter net income fell to $6.1 million, or 16 cents a share, down from $13 million, or 34 cents, a year ago.

July 24, 2008

Hub Group Reports Higher 2Q Earnings

Third-party logistics company and freight broker Hub Group’s second-quarter net income rose to $15 million, or 40 cents a share, from $13.8 million, or 35 cents, a year ago.

July 24, 2008

Union Pacific’s 2Q Profit Jumps 19%

Union Pacific Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit rose 19%, on higher demand for agricultural transportation.

July 24, 2008

Vitran Reports Lower 2Q Income

Vitran Corp. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell 16% to $4.6 million, or 34 cents a share, from $5.5 million, or 41 cents, a year earlier.

July 23, 2008

Ryder Reports Mixed 2Q Earnings

Ryder System Wednesday reported a second-quarter profit of $62.9 million, or $1.10 per share, compared with $65.1 million, or $1.07 per share, a year ago.

July 23, 2008

Knight Reports Lower 2Q Earnings

Truckload carrier Knight Transportation’s second-quarter profit fell to $12.7 million, or 15 cents a share, from $18.2 million, or 21 cents, a year ago.

July 24, 2008

Canada’s Two Largest Railroads Report Lower Income

Canada’s two biggest freight railroads reported downturns in their second-quarter profits, Bloomberg reported.

July 22, 2008

Caterpillar’s 2Q Income Jumps on International Demand

Heavy equipment and diesel engine maker Caterpillar Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose 34%, led by international demand.

July 22, 2008