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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 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 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 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 July 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	BNSF: Good News, Bad Day The railroad posts good results, but investors fear for its future.
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The Motley Fool July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	The Pricing Is Right for CSX Volume growth was non-existent, but strong pricing and operating efficiencies boosted results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Forward Air Facing Turbulence The specialized ground carrier Forward Air's difficult comps and more aggressive competition could make for a shakier second half. Investors, take note.
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?
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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 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.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Getting Railroaded by CSX Unprecedented strength is running the skeptics off the tracks. While the stock may not be a bargain by usual methods, one can't deny that the company is doing better. The sector is hot and investors still want to own these shares.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian Pacific Closes Out the Quarter Although business is getting better at the railroad, the stock reflects that already.
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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.
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The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Suffers a Loon Bite The risks at Canadian National are pretty much the same as for the other Class 1 rail operators -- namely, that economic growth slows and the railroad companies see a reduction in demand (in terms of carload) and/or less pricing power.
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The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Riding the Knight Bus Though already one of the larger carriers, this trucker continues to build on a winning formula. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 2, 2009 Tim Beyers	Stocks to Avoid Now? Sometimes, insiders are selling for all the right reasons.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Stays On Track Things are still going gangbusters for this operationally superior railroad, but investors should look for a greater discount on these shares before buying.
Inc. November 2005 Darren Dahl	Railroads Buckling Under Record Traffic Amid rising fuel prices, more companies are turning to railroads as a cheaper way to transport goods. The surge in freight is so pronounced that it threatens to create a capacity crunch.
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The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Canadian National Losing Steam Canadian National Railway has had a great run, but are investors at the end of the line?
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The Motley Fool September 16, 2011 Sean Williams	Why Are You Ignoring This Leading Economic Indicator? Forget GDP, unemployment rates and the PMI -- take the time to listen to what global shipping giants United Parcel Service and FedEx have to say about global business.
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