Smaller shippers are showing more confidence in the U.S. economy, likely spurred by rising consumer spending and income, and that bodes well for LTL carriers such as Saia.
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29 Mar 2013
Small businesses see some improvement in the economy, but they are still wary of excess spending or hiring, according to a shipper survey by trucking company Saia.
20 Mar 2013
Winter storms, new technology and other expected and unexpected costs may carve $14 million from Con-way Freight's first quarter earnings, but the less-than-truckload trucking company said yield, a measure of pricing, is rising, despite lower tonnage levels. Con-way also reported progress on initiatives designed to improve pricing and optimize its LTL network.
11 Mar 2013
The 10 less-than-truckload carriers with more than $1 billion in annual revenue increased combined sales 4.3 percent in 2012 to $23.2 billion.
30 Jan 2013
Trucking company Saia today reported income in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $5.4 million, shooting up 118.6 percent from $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.
13 Aug 2012
There was less freight for many less-than-truckload carriers to haul in the second quarter, as a slower economy stemmed year-over-year tonnage and shipment growth and in some cases left carriers movin
30 Jul 2012
Heavier freight, higher rates and a redesigned network helped regional carrier Saia send profit skyrocketing in the second quarter, despite hauling fewer shipments.
02 Jul 2012
Saia, a multiregional less-than-truckload carrier, purchased Robart Companies, a truck freight broker and logistics services provider based in Duluth, Ga.
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