Saia Inc. said Thursday it earned a profit in the second quarter of $2 million, or 12 cents a share, compared with a loss of $1.8 million, or 13 cents a year ago.
July 29, 2010BusinessEquipment
Goodyear Earns $28 Million in 2Q
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Thursday it returned to profit in the second quarter after a loss last year.
July 29, 2010BusinessLogistics
TransForce's 2Q Income Decreases
Canadian transportation and logistics firm TransForce Inc. said its second-quarter net income fell to C$17.1 million, or 18 cents a share, from C$18 million, or 21 cents, a year ago.
July 29, 2010Business
New Jobless Claims Decline for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 11,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
July 29, 2010BusinessAutonomous
Quality’s 2Q Profit Improves from a Year Ago
Tank truck carrier Quality Distribution reported second-quarter net income of $2.1 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with a loss of $186.2 million, or $9.58, a year ago.
July 28, 2010Business
Pennsylvania Turnpike Panel Approves Toll Increases
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said it approved toll increases, effective Jan. 2, though it has yet to set the exact rates.
July 28, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Fed ‘Beige Book’ Shows Increased Transport Activity
Freight transportation activity increased in June and July, with volume gains in several regions, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
July 28, 2010BusinessSafetyGovernmentLogistics
LaHood Announces National Summit on Distracted Driving
The second National Distracted Driving Summit will be held Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced.
July 28, 2010Business
Wabco Reports Higher Loss Due to Fine
Wabco Holdings said Wednesday it lost $365.4 million, or $5.68 a share in the second quarter, largely due to a fine.
July 28, 2010BusinessGovernmentFuel
Oil Falls Near $77 as Supply Jumps
Oil prices fell near $77 Wednesday after a report showed that crude supplies jumped last week, the Associated Press reported.
July 28, 2010