Less-than-truckload carriers remained profitable during the fourth quarter but had a tougher time operating compared with earlier periods in 2015 as well as the final quarter of 2014, recent earnings statements show. Â Â
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September 3, 2015Business
Most LTL Profits Rise in 2Q, Lifted by Higher Freight Rates
Second-quarter earnings in the less-than-truckload sector mostly trended upward, fleets said last week, although profitability at the third-largest LTL carrier, Con-way Freight, declined by 16%.
August 3, 2015Business
Profits Jump Sharply for LTL Carriers as Shipment Volumes Increase in 4Q
Fourth-quarter profits rose sharply at five publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers, buoyed by strong shipment growth across the sector.
February 9, 2015Business
LTLs Report Higher Second-Quarter Profits as Business Conditions Continue to Improve
All but one publicly traded less-than-truckload operation capitalized on improving industry conditions to help companies to achieve higher second-quarter profits.
August 4, 2014Business
Con-way, ODFL, YRC Freight Join uShip LTL Marketplace
Online freight marketplace uShip announced April 16 that three national less-than-truckload carriers have committed to join uShip’s shipper-direct LTL spot rate marketplace.
April 16, 2014Business
Apex Freight Acquires Colorado Logistics Firm
Apex Freight Services said it has acquired Evergreen, Colo.-based third-party logistics firm Timberline Freight Services. Terms were not disclosed.
August 6, 2013Business
Roadrunner Buys Expedited Freight Systems Inc.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said Monday it has acquired less-than-truckload provider Expedited Freight Systems Inc. for about $10 million.
August 14, 2012Business
LTL Fleets Boost Profits on Higher Tonnage, Price Gains
Tonnage and pricing improvements in the second quarter helped many less-than-truckload fleets boost their profits significantly in the quarter.
August 6, 2012Business
Higher Volumes Boost LTL Profits in 1Q Despite Rising Fuel Prices, Bad Weather
Freight volumes and rates rose enough to overcome weather and fuel-price increase headwinds, four publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers said last week, reporting improved first-quarter results.
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