Truckload carrier Landstar System said Thursday its first-quarter net income fell to $21.6 million or 38 cents a share, from $24.4 million or 41 cents a year ago.
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SoCal Ports Propose Ban on Old Trucks
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach said they would ban the oldest drayage trucks from doing business at their terminals.
April 23, 2007Jaxport Sets Cargo Record
The Jacksonville Port Authority said it recorded its busiest cargo-handling year in 2006 — its sixth consecutive year of cargo growth — with a 3% increase over 2005.
April 23, 2007Caterpillar’s Earnings Dip; Revenue Gains
Heavy equipment and diesel engine manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. said Friday that its first-quarter net income dipped 3% to $816 million, from a record $840 million a year ago.
April 20, 2007Intermodal Volume Declines for Week
Rail carload freight rose modestly but intermodal traffic continued a downward trend last week, falling 3.6% compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.
April 19, 2007Knight’s 1Q Income, Revenue Gain
Truckload carrier Knight Transportation said its first-quarter profit rose 5% to $16.6 million or 19 cents a share, from $15.8 million or 18 cents a year ago.
April 19, 2007Swift’s First-Quarter Earnings Tumble
Swift Transportation Co.’s first-quarter profit fell 74% because of a pending buyout, bad weather, higher fuel costs and lower demand.
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April 18, 2007Opinion: Ag and Food Trucking and the U.S. Economy
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