Wabash Sees 1Q Income Drop
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported first-quarter net income of $1 million or 3 cents a share, down from $4.3 million or 13 cents a year earlier.
May 1, 2007Contrans’ 1Q Income Dips
Canadian firm Contrans Income Fund’s first-quarter income dropped to C$8.1 million or 28 cents a unit, from C$9.7 million or 34 cents a year ago.
May 1, 2007Chicago Manufacturing Activity Slows
A gauge of Chicago manufacturing activity fell in April, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Monday.
April 30, 2007Diesel Price Falls 2.6¢ to $2.851
The national average price of retail diesel slipped 2.6 cents to $2.851 a gallon last week, its first decline after three straight increases.
April 30, 2007NS, KCS Report Mixed Results
Eastern freight railroad Norfolk Southern Corp.’s first-quarter profit fell, while Kansas City Southern said its net income nearly doubled.
April 26, 2007C.H. Robinson’s Profit Improves
Transportation and logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide said its first-quarter net income jumped 25.6% to $73 million or 42 cents a share, up from $58.1 million or 33 cents a year ago.
April 24, 2007Diesel Drops 2.6¢ to $2.851
The national average price of retail diesel fuel fell for the first time in a month, dropping 2.6 cents to $2.851 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
April 24, 2007TransForce’s Income Dips
Canadian transportation firm TransForce Income Fund said Tuesday it earned C$20.9 million or 24 cents a share in the first quarter, down from C$22.1 million or 27 cents a year earlier.
April 24, 2007CN, BNSF Report Lower Profit
Railroads Canadian National and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. reported their first-quarter profits declined, even as revenue rose.
April 24, 2007Hub Group’s Earnings Rise
Third-party logistics company and freight broker Hub Group said late Thursday its first-quarter profit rose 25% to $11.4 million or 29 cents a share, from $9.1 million or 22 cents a share a year ago.
April 20, 2007