Trucking
(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Raises Dividend
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) recently announced that its board of directors has increased the quarterly cash dividend payment by 7.7% to 14 cents per share paid previously in 2011. This represents...
(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Betters Earnings Forecast – Grows Year over Year
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), the third-largest U.S. truckload carrier, reported third quarter 2011 earnings of 57 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Earnings...
(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Meets Earnings Forecast – Misses Revenues
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), the third-largest U.S. truckload carrier, reported second quarter 2011 earnings of 53 cents per share, which came in at par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings...
(YRCW) YRC Worldwide Adopts New Facilityg
The leading transportation service provider in the world, YRC Worldwide (YRCW) received a commitment for a three-year asset-based loan (ABL) scheme worth $400 million. The introduction of this new facility...
(CNW) Company News for July 7, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Share prices of disk-drive components suppliers Hutchinson Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:HTCH) shot up by 21.15% after the company said it is optimistic about posting higher-than-expected third quarter earnings results
• ...
(YRCW) YRC Worldwide Revert to Neutral
We upgrade our recommendation on YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) on the basis of current valuation. During the last two and half years, YRC Worldwide is reeling under bankruptcy threat resulting from a significant...
(CNW) High Diesel Prices Mean Rail Stocks are Ready to Run
by David Fessler, Investment U’s Energy and Infrastructure...
(YRCW) YRC Worldwide – Bear of the Day
Struggling trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) continues to suffer from one setback after another. In its annual report, management declared that it missed a major restructuring milestone in the first...
(JBHT) J.B. Hunt 2011 First Quarter Earnings Beats – Company Grows Overall
J.B. Hunt Transport Services(JBHT), the third-largest U.S. truckload carrier, reported first quarter 2011 earnings of 40 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. Earnings per...
(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Freight Trucking Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral
We are initiating coverage on J.B. Hunt (JBHT) with a Neutral rating. Currently, the stock has a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold).
Our positive outlook on J.B. Hunt is based on continued strength in freight demand,...
(LSTR) Landstar System Tops Earnings Expectations
Landstar System Inc. (LSTR) posted 2010 first-quarter results after the closing bell yesterday. The company’s net income recorded growth of 23.7% to $17.2 million, from $13.9 million in the year-ago quarter....
(YRCW) YRC Worldwide Gives First Quarter 2010 Update
Yesterday, YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) provided its first quarter 2010 update. The company expects to incur $108 million of non-cash compensation charge related to stock awards for its union employees.
YRC...
(LSTR) Landstar System Inc Meets Expectations
Landstar System Inc. (LSTR) reported third-quarter results after the closing bell yesterday. The company’s net income declined 38.7% to $20.1 million, compared to $32.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share of 39 cents was well below the year-ago...
(MRTN) Marten Transports Ltd. and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. – Charting Zacks Elite Stocks
Marten Transports Ltd. (MRTN) has gotten a lift from an optimistic market anticipating increased economic activity driving demand for transports. Marten specializes in temperature controlled shipping. The company’s share price has rallied from just short...
(MRTN) Marten Trasport, Ltd. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) is an honest company with great growth potential and estimates are on the rise.
Company Description
Marten Transport, Ltd. is a long-haul truckload carrier providing protective service...