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XPO Logistics Trims 2Q Loss, Plans Acquisition

XPO Logistics said it narrowed its second-quarter loss and announced an agreement to acquire New Breed Holding Co. for about $615 million.

July 29, 2014

TransForce to Acquire Contrans Group

TransForce Inc. said it will buy fellow Canadian carrier Contrans Group Inc. for about C$495 million.

July 25, 2014

Trailer Orders Soar 43.9%; Strongest June in 15 Years

New trailer orders posted the strongest June in 15 years, ACT Research reported, showing further evidence the sector is poised for its strongest year in nearly a decade.

July 28, 2014

Union Pacific Net Income Rises 17%

Union Pacific Corp.’s second-quarter net income rose 17% to $1.29 billion, or $1.43 per share, continuing a trend of profit growth reported by other railroads.

July 24, 2014

Universal 2Q Income Slips to $13.6 Million

Universal Truckload Services Inc. reported second-quarter net income declined to $13.6 million, or 45 cents per share, compared with $14.2 million, or  47 cents per share, a year ago.

July 24, 2014

Swift Transportation Net Dips 19%

Swift Transportation Co. said net income slipped 19% to $40.2 million, hurt by weaker profit margins at its dedicated and refrigerated units.

July 25, 2014

Senate Confirms Top DOT Nominees

The Senate on July 24 easily confirmed the nominations of two Transportation Department officials for senior positions.

July 31, 2014

June Trailer Orders Jump 44%

New trailer orders jumped 44% in June from a year ago as high demand for new equipment continued into the summer, ACT Research reported.

July 23, 2014

Norfolk Southern’s 2Q Profit Rises 21%

Norfolk Southern Corp. said its second-quarter profit increased 21% and revenue rose 9%.

July 23, 2014