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The Motley Fool
July 28, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
1 Surprising Company Roaring Ahead J.B. Hunt posts strong quarterly numbers. Investors may want to keep an eye on the stock.   |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
J.B. Hunt Not Far From a Value This diversified trucker continues to invest heavily in new equipment. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2011
Alex Pape |
High Oil Prices Benefit This Niche Industry Don't overlook the intermodal transportation industry. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Old Dominion Hauls Cash Sooner or later, the good times will pass. Economic growth isn't permanent, and though Old Dominion would continue to gain share even in a tough market, these are golden days. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
J.B. Hunt Keeps On Trucking Results were sluggish for this overland shipping company, but it's still growing. Should it manage to live up to analysts' growth expectations, this stock could yet haul some reasonable gains for its investors. |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
What Should Be Your Next Move on This Company? Is JB Hunt's strong bottom line growth suggesting its time to watch the company? |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Canadian National Chugs Along Strong rates and expense control overcome weak volumes. It won't be surprising to see the stock head higher, even though some investors were a bit derailed with future growth projections. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
C.H. Robinson Keeps On Truckin' C.H. Robinson Worldwide misses second-quarter earnings estimates, but the industry is looking OK. |
The Motley Fool
August 1, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Mulling Over UPS' Brown Spot UPS' troubles don't seem to say so much about the economy. Investors, it's tough not to respect a company with such a good record of returns on capital. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
BNSF: Good News, Bad Day The railroad posts good results, but investors fear for its future. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
More Workin' Needed on This Railroad Union Pacific is still the worst-run major railroad, but improvement could lead to outperformance in its stock. |
The Motley Fool
July 24, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Good Numbers From Arkansas Best Though not in the highest-growth segment of trucking, Arkansas Best makes a good showing for itself. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 23, 2009
Christopher Barker |
Get a Better Deal Than Buffett According to a recent filing, Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has purchased another 4.36 million shares of rail carrier Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Can you get a better deal than he did? |
The Motley Fool
July 22, 2008
Christopher Barker |
Will High Oil Prices Stop This Train? Canadian National gets no immunity from higher fuel costs. |
The Motley Fool
October 24, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Arkansas Bests the Street There was no real magic in the quarter, aside from consistent high performance at the trucking company Arkansas Best. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Norfolk Southern Brings It Home The last Class 1 railroad reports its earnings this quarter. Reported revenue rose 17% this quarter as the company coupled a 5% increase in volume (as measured by carloads) with a nearly 12% improvement in pricing and mix. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Trucker Hits a Pothole Trucking company U.S. Xpress is the latest to announce soft conditions in the first quarter. |
The Motley Fool
April 1, 2010
Rich Duprey |
Truck Stocks Keep On ... Well, You Know Trucking companies are on the road to recovery. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2011
Alex Pape |
This Tiny Transportation Company Has a Huge Runway Pacer International is a transportation diamond in the rough. |
CIO
September 11, 2008
Stephanie Overby |
How IT is Helping the Railroad Industry Improve Efficiency and Service Railroads are poised for a comeback, thanks to rising fuel prices. IT provides the linchpin for a shipping model that integrates ships, trucks and trains. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2006
Bobby Shethia |
Norfolk Southern: Worth the Trip Its technology, strong service, and operating margins make this railroad the way to go for investors looking for market leaders in cyclical industries. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2006
Brian Gorman |
Burlington Northern's Smooth Engine The nation's largest rail transport services company seems to have risks in hand and is poised for ongoing growth. Investors, take note. |
IndustryWeek
July 11, 2012 |
Railroads Are Back in Style for Freight Transportation As trucking gets bogged down by regulations and labor challenges, railroads are resurgent. |
The Motley Fool
January 29, 2009
Christopher Barker |
Railroads' Brakes Beginning to Screech Norfolk Southern's record earnings mask troubles on the horizon. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Landstar Drives More Growth Free of concerns about fuel or driver retention, Landstar continues to profit from ongoing strength in trucking demand. But these shares don't look exceptionally cheap to me right now. |
The Motley Fool
October 24, 2007
Toby Shute |
Shake, Rattle, and Rail Burlington Northern faces a shaky economy, but doesn't look too rattled. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
No Sleepers at Burlington Northern Strong demand for rail transit has translated into a strong operating environment for this leading hauler. Times are good right now for the rails and there may yet be money to be made in the stocks, but the cash flow picture suggests that long-term appreciation may be more limited. |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2011
Jason Moser |
Heartland Express Keeps On Trucking A look at Heartland Express' first-quarter earnings. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2011
Neha Chamaria |
Norfolk Southern's Northbound Numbers Railroad company posts a strong quarter. |
IndustryWeek
November 18, 2009 |
Railways Looking to Cash In Next Year The economic slump has proven to be a boon for the railroads. |
BusinessWeek
May 12, 2011
Mark Clothier |
Warren Buffett's Ride on the Rails Is Paying Off During the recession, Warren Buffett bet more than $26 billion on a revival in railroads. A year later, business is gathering momentum. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Putting Pacer Through Its Paces There's definitely money to be made in helping companies get their cargo around the country. Investors, here's a look at second-quarter results of the biggest handler of intermodal transportation in the U.S. -- Pacer International. |
IndustryWeek
August 17, 2011 |
No Transportation Relief in Sight Changes within the transportation industry are reducing the number of affordable options for manufacturers. |
IndustryWeek
January 25, 2005
Tonya Vinas |
Transportation Services Respond To China Trade With the influx of goods from China soaring, transportation companies and public ports are making substantial capital investments and refocusing services. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2004
Nathan Slaughter |
Swift Transportation Slows The trucking firm brakes for Q1 earnings. Fuel costs, a lack of drivers, and weather conditions cause trouble. |
IndustryWeek
July 20, 2011
David Blanchard |
Recovery Not Reaching Supply Chain Yet ' Weak growth' is about the best we can expect through the end of 2011. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note. |
IndustryWeek
September 1, 2008
David Blanchard |
U.S. Logistics Costs Hit Record High Good supply chain practices are helping keep a rough situation from getting worse. |
The Motley Fool
July 23, 2008
Christopher Barker |
Full Steam Ahead for Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern beats expectations with record earnings. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2011
Christopher Barker |
Unload Some Perspective From the Rails The results are in, and it's clear the railroads are regaining their stride. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
US Xpress in the Fast Lane Strong demand and constrained supply allow this trucker to haul in solid growth. |
BusinessWeek
July 24, 2006
Christopher Palmeri |
Serving Two (Station) Masters More spending may assuage Burlington Northern's customers, but not Wall Street. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Burlington Northern Steams Ahead Better pricing and efficiency spells strong profits for the country's largest railroad. This stock is within 10% of its high and up nearly 50% over the past year. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2011
Jason Moser |
Rising Star Buy: Heartland Express I like the trucking industry and I think there's plenty of open road ahead for companies like Heartland. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2006
Traci Purdum |
Logistics: Trucking Costs Continue Climb Regulatory changes, new fuels and driver shortages mean much higher transport charges. Collaboration could ease the pain. |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2009
Stephen Mauzy |
Trucking Keeps On ... Well, You Know As the economy improves, so will trucking stocks. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2011
Sean Williams |
Stop Being Frightened by Freight Despite popular belief, oil prices, which have been hovering around $100 per barrel for the better part of three months now, have not completely sucked the life force out of the freight sector. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2010
Rich Duprey |
Trucking's Monster Jam The Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, will instead cause the trucking industry -- which had been on the road to recovery -- to crash. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2008
Zoe Van Schyndel |
A Strange Safe Haven for Skittish Investors The Progressive Transportation fund offers investors exposure to companies that use technology to improve fuel efficiency or reduce energy costs. |
The Motley Fool
June 19, 2008
Christopher Barker |
Railroad Stocks Getting Soggy Midwest flooding takes its toll on railroad stocks earnings outlooks. |
