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(17 articles)Truck Insurance Premiums Surge 8.3% Annually as Providers Lose Money
The American Transportation Research Institute released a comprehensive analysis revealing that commercial auto insurance premiums have increased at an average rate of 8.3% annually between 2017 and 2
BNSF Names New COO as Matt Garland Departs After 5 Months
BNSF Railway has undergone a significant leadership transition in its operations division, promoting Craig Morehouse to chief operations officer after Matt Garland's departure following just five mont
Auto Logistics Faces Capacity Crisis as Operating Ratio Hits 103%
Proficient Auto Logistics faced a challenging first quarter marked by structural headwinds in the auto-hauling sector, posting a concerning 103.4% operating ratio—a significant deterioration from 98.7
Schneider National Q1 Results Beat Estimates Amid Market Rationalization
Schneider National exceeded first-quarter earnings expectations by reporting adjusted EPS of 12 cents versus the 10-cent consensus, though revenue remained flat year-over-year at $1.4 billion. The mul
XPO Eyes Sub-80% Operating Ratios on Margin Gains
XPO Logistics is demonstrating significant operational momentum heading into 2025, with first-quarter results showing that the intersection of self-help cost initiatives and improving freight demand i
Saia Posts Flat Q1 Earnings, Eyes Margin Turnaround in Q2
Saia is entering a critical inflection point as two years of substantial network investments—totaling $2 billion—begin converging with improving market demand. The carrier reported Q1 EPS of $1.86, fl
XPO Crushes Q1 Earnings With Better-Than-Expected LTL Growth
XPO delivered first-quarter financial results that substantially outpaced analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share reaching $1.01—13 cents above consensus—and consolidated revenue of $2.
Rail Industry Leaders Gather to Chart Decade-Long Strategy
FreightWaves and TrainsPRO are hosting the Future of Rail Symposium on July 28, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee—a strategic convening of Class I railroads, regulators, and logistics stakeholders to ad
Old Dominion Targets Q2 Margin Gains as LTL Market Shows Recovery Signs
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings that signal a market inflection in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, though near-term headwinds persist. The carrier posted revenue of $1.33
CN Q1 Profit Falls Despite Volume Gains; Grain Records Continue
Canadian National's first-quarter results reveal a divergence between operational momentum and financial performance. While the railway achieved record-setting grain traffic volumes and improved core
ArcBest Q1 Beats Volume Expectations Despite Margin Pressure
ArcBest delivered mixed Q1 results that signal cautious optimism in the freight market but reveal structural margin challenges in its core LTL business. The company exceeded volume expectations with 6
TFI's LTL Struggles While Truckload Gains in Q1 2026
TFI International reported mixed first-quarter 2026 results that reveal a widening gap between its struggling less-than-truckload (LTL) operations and improving truckload segment. While the company be
Union Pacific Q1 Earnings Hit Records Amid Freight Efficiency Gains
Union Pacific delivered record financial performance in Q1 despite a 1% decline in overall freight volume, signaling that operational efficiency improvements and pricing power are driving profitabilit
Marten Transport Q1 2026: Revenue Up but Profitability Slips
Marten Transport's first-quarter 2026 earnings reveal a carrier caught between positive revenue signals and operational headwinds. While revenue per tractor improved sequentially and year-over-year—re
Union Pacific Q1 Earnings Beat: 6% EPS Growth, Merger Advance
Union Pacific delivered strong Q1 2024 results with adjusted net income of $1.7 billion and earnings per share of $2.87, representing 6% year-over-year growth despite a muted economic environment. The
Covenant Logistics Q1 Miss Shows Winter Drag, March Rebound Ahead
Covenant Logistics Group posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $4.4 million ($0.17 EPS) versus $6.6 million ($0.24 EPS) in Q1 2025, driven by severe winter weather
Heartland Express Narrows Losses as Trucking Market Shows Recovery Signs
Heartland Express, a major Iowa-based truckload carrier, is demonstrating operational recovery with sequential improvements in its adjusted operating ratio—down 580 basis points year-over-year to 101.