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Earnings ReportWill Rise in Crude Oil Benefit US Truckload Carriers in 2018?
The average US on-highway diesel prices in 3Q17 have risen 20% compared to the same quarter last year. Earnings ReportHow Analysts Feel about United Parcel Service Post-2Q16
In this article, we’ll discuss what analysts are expecting for United Parcel Service (UPS) following its 2Q16 results. Company & Industry OverviewsCanadian Pacific: Domestic Intermodal Growth Matters
In the week ended April 1, 2017, Canadian Pacific reported a 6.3% rise in overall intermodal traffic. Company & Industry OverviewsUPS’s Second-Largest Segment: International Package Segment
United Parcel Service’s international package segment includes small package operations in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Latin America, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Did FedEx Switch to Mark-to-Market Pension Accounting?
FedEx suffered a loss of $895.0 million in connection with the shift to new pension accounting in 2015. IndustrialsHow Truckload Carriers Have Returned Cash to Investors in 2Q17
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) raised its share repurchases by $80.0 million in 1H17 compared with 2Q16. Earnings ReportFedEx Delivers Strong Fourth-Quarter Earnings
FedEx (FDX) announced its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on June 19. FedEx surpassed analysts’ adjusted EPS estimate by 3.6%. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat the Direction of October’s Truck Tonnage Index Indicates
In this article, we’ll look at the direction of the Truck Tonnage Index (or TTI) in October 2016. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich US Trucking Carrier Has the Best Operating Cash Flow?
Operating cash flow is a vital parameter for judging the health of a transportation company because it points to efficiency in operating assets and liabilities. Macroeconomic AnalysisBNSF Railway’s Intermodal Volumes Matter
In the eighth week of 2017, BNSF’s overall intermodal traffic rose slightly by 0.8% YoY to ~100,000 containers and trailers. Macroeconomic AnalysisCanadian Pacific versus Canadian National: A Key Intermodal Comparison
Canadian Pacific’s (CP) intermodal volumes have been on roll for the past few weeks. It reported a 3.6% YoY rise for the week ended February 4. Company & Industry OverviewsWho Are Old Dominion’s Biggest LTL Competitors Today?
Old Dominion’s peer group includes LTL companies that compete in the national and regional marketplace. The company also competes with some US railroads. ConsumerWhat sets J.B. Hunt apart from its competitors?
In this part of the series, we’ll discuss what sets J.B. Hunt (JBHT) apart from its competitors. The company has more than 40 years of experience. Earnings ReportA Look at FedEx’s Capital Expenditure in Q1 2019
FedEx (FDX) incurred capital expenditure of $1.17 billion in the first quarter compared to $1.0 billion in the comparable period of fiscal 2018. Company & Industry OverviewsC.H. Robinson’s North American Surface Transport Segment
C.H. Robinson Worldwide’s (CHRW) NAST (North American Surface Transport) segment provides truckload, LTL (less-than-truckload), and intermodal freight transportation services across North America. Company & Industry OverviewsC.H. Robinson: Solid Business Growth through Acquisitions
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) went public in 1997. Soon after, the company went on an acquisition spree to further its business interests in new geographies. Energy & UtilitiesHow GWR’s North American Carloads Trended in February
In February 2018, Genesee & Wyoming’s (GWR) North American carloads expanded 0.3% YoY (year-over-year) on a reported basis. Earnings ReportNorfolk Southern: International Pushed Intermodal Revenues in 2Q17
NSC’s Intermodal segment’s revenues rose 10% to $593.0 million from $538.0 million in 2Q16. MiscellaneousComparing Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Traffic with CSX’s
Norfolk Southern’s intermodal traffic Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) total intermodal traffic rose 6.5% in the week ended April 29, 2017. Its volumes reached ~78,000 containers. Norfolk’s container traffic rose 5.6%, and its trailer traffic rose 15.6% YoY (year-over-year) to nearly 6,900 units, compared with 5,900 units in the week ended April 30, 2016. Since the beginning of […] Macroeconomic AnalysisHow BNSF’s Intermodal Volumes Compare in the 12th Week
In the 12th week of 2017, BNSF Railway’s (BRK-B) overall intermodal traffic rose 17.6% YoY to more than 98,000 containers and trailers. Earnings ReportBetter LTL Pricing Drove FedEx’s 3Q17 Freight Revenue
The FedEx Freight segment revenues rose 3.1% from $1.4 billion in 3Q16 to $1.5 billion in fiscal 3Q17. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Volumes Compare to Peers
Norfolk Southern’s (NSC) total intermodal traffic rose 2.7% in the week ended March 4, 2017. Macroeconomic AnalysisBehind Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal Volumes in the 8th Week
NSC’s total intermodal traffic rose 4.3% in the week ended February 25, 2017, reaching ~78,000 containers and trailers. Company & Industry OverviewsThis Truckload Carrier’s Capital Expenditure Bucks the Trend
In the current weak freight regime, the extent of capital expenditure throws light on the growth prospects of these trucking carriers. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich Truckload Carrier Posted the Most Debt in 2Q16?
Landstar System (LSTR) and Heartland Express (HTLD) have higher available cash on their balance sheets than total debt. Company & Industry OverviewsUnderstanding the Impact of Hours-of-Service Rules on Truckload Carriers
In July 2013, the FMCSA of the US Department of Transportation extended safety regulations regarding truckload drivers’ hours of service. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich Is the Least Leveraged Truckload Carrier among Major Peers?
Among truckload companies, Landstar and Heartland have a lot of available cash compared to total debt. Swift and J.B. Hunt have high net debt-to-EBITDAs. Earnings ReportFedEx Freight: Higher Demand from Large Customers
FedEx expects FedEx Freight revenues to rise in fiscal 2017. Company & Industry OverviewsInside Old Dominion Freight Line’s Global Services
Old Dominion unloads its less-than-truckload shipments dispatched by vendors onto an ocean container unit and onto the client’s steamship of choice. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing FedEx’s Revenue Streams
In fiscal 2015, FDX increased its revenues by $1.9 billion. Its total revenue was a $47.4 billion for the year. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Is FedEx’s Business Model?
FedEx provides a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services through wholly owned subsidiaries. Company & Industry OverviewsJ.B. Hunt 360: J.B. Hunt Transport’s Technological Innovation
JHBT calls J.B. Hunt 360 an intuitive transportation management system. The company claims to realize improved workflows, tighter integration, and mobile tools. Company & Industry OverviewsWho Competes with J.B. Hunt Transport Services?
J.B. Hunt Transport’s (JBHT) peer group includes trucking companies that compete in the national marketplace and some of the US Class I railroads. The company updates its peer group every year. Company & Industry OverviewsJ.B. Hunt Transport’s Dedicated Contract Services Division
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) has a network of roughly 89 cross-dock locations throughout the US to support the company’s final-mile, or last-mile, delivery services. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy J.B. Hunt Transport Leads the Trucking Intermodal Space
Intermodal transportation involves the movement of freight in an intermodal container using multiple transportation modes such as rail, ship, and truck. It doesn’t involve the handling of freight when the modes are changed. Company & Industry OverviewsJ.B. Hunt Transport Services: America’s Largest Trucking Company
One of the largest road transport companies in North America, J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) has transportation arrangements with all major US Class I railroads. Its operating revenues grew from $2.2 billion in 2002 to $6.1 billion in 2015. Company & Industry OverviewsCanadian National Railway: Class I Railroad with a Robust Network
A Class I railroad in the US, or a Class I railway in Canada, is one of the largest freight railroads based on operating revenue. US Class I Railroads are line haul freight railroads with 2014 operating revenues of ~$475.75 million. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich ETFs Give Exposure to Courier Stocks?
Smaller ETFs that provide exposure to the courier services industry include Buyback Achievers (PKW), the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS), and the MSCI Industrials Index ETF (FIDU). Company & Industry OverviewsWhat are ODFL’s most significant strengths and weaknesses?
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) has a strong pricing discipline and best-in-class service capabilities. Company & Industry OverviewsA look at Landstar’s business model
Landstar’s success is highly dependent on high revenue-generating sales reps, as well as on the volume increases by BCOs and customers. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat are Landstar’s competitive advantages?
Landstar and other 3PLs perform better during supply disruptions, when they can secure trucks among their large networks of small carriers. Company & Industry OverviewsLandstar: Where it all started
Landstar invested $12 million in upgrading its IT and communications systems, making use of satellite technology and mobile equipment to track its fleet. Company & Industry OverviewsJ.B. Hunt’s Integrated Capacity Solutions segment
J.B. Hunt’s (JBHT) Integrated Capacity Solutions segment provides non-asset, asset-light, traditional freight brokerage and transportation logistics solutions to customers. Company & Industry OverviewsJ.B. Hunt’s Dedicated Contract Services segment
J.B. Hunt’s (JBHT) Dedicated Contract Services segment supplies customers with drivers and equipment. For 2013, the segment’s revenue was $1.2 billion. Company & Industry OverviewsA look into J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal segment
J.B. Hunt’s (JBHT) Intermodal segment is the leader in the industry. The segment has transportation service agreements with most North American rail carriers. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing how J.B. Hunt makes money
In this part of the series, we’ll discuss how JBHT makes money. In 2013, JBHT’s revenues increased by 500 million. Its total revenue was $5.6 billion. Company & Industry OverviewsAn overview of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is one of the leading transport and logistics companies in North America. The company operates a huge fleet of semi-trailer trucks.