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Canadian carrier Entrec Transportation Services on Monday said it has purchased the Singer Specialized Group of Companies for C$15.3 million in stock and cash, minus the value of long-term debt.

Consumer confidence rose in March, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

Consumer confidence decreased this month, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

Consumer confidence decreased this month, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

Canadian bulk hauler Trimac Transportation reported little change in quarterly and annual profits, even though revenue improved for both the fourth quarter and the year.

TransForce Inc.’s fourth-quarter net income rose to C$41.7 million, or 41 cents a share, from C$34.8 million, or 36 cents, a year earlier, the Montreal-based trucking and logistics company said Wednesday.

Consumer confidence climbed this month to the highest level in a year, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.

Consumer confidence rose in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Less-than-truckload carriers need to improve their pricing discipline and sophistication to boost profits in a market where rate-driven, third-party logistics operators are playing a growing role, LTL executives said.