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Friday, May 06, 2011

Earlier today, less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services provider YRC Worldwide (YRCW) reported a $102 million net loss in the first quarter and a $2.14 loss per share. Despite the losses, company officials said this represented an improvement over the first quarter of 2011, which saw a net loss of $274 million and $13.15 per share.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Despite increasing fuel costs and harsh winter weather conditions, UPS reported today that first quarter revenue—at $12.58 billion—was up 7.3 percent year-over-year.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Trucking and intermodal services bellwether J.B. Hunt (JBH) kicked off the first quarter earnings season in style with record net earnings of $50.1 million or $0.40 per share compared to net earnings of $37.5 million and $.029 per share a year ago.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Citing severe winter storms and higher-than-expected fuel prices FedEx said this week that it’s projected fiscal third quarter earnings have been impacted by roughly $0.25 per share.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

A combination of factors led to net income for the fiscal second quarter at FedEx to drop 18 percent to $283 million, according to the company’s earnings announcement today.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Keeping in line with the second quarter, UPS reported solid third quarter results earlier today. Quarterly revenue—at $12.19 billion—was up 9.3 percent year-over-year, and operating profit—at $1.6 billion—was up 74 percent. Net income at $991 million was up 80.5 percent, and earnings per share—at $0.93—were up 69 percent and topping Wall Street estimates that were in the $0.80-$0.92 range.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

FedEx got fiscal year 2011 off to a strong start, with net income of $380 million for the quarter for a 110 percent increase from $181 million during the same timeframe a year ago.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Despite an uneven economy, UPS earlier today reported strong second quarter results. The company said that quarterly revenue—at $12.2 billion—was up 12.7 percent year-over-year, and operating profit—at $1.4 billion—was up 56.6 percent. Earnings per share—at $0.84—were up 71 percent.