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The Motley Fool April 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Old Dominion, Happy Hauler This growing trucking company continues to haul more goods, more profitably. Investors, take note.
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 October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	J.B. Hunt Rides Rails to Revenue Strong intermodal demand is offsetting weaker trucking results. Today's price for this company is probably pretty fair, especially with ongoing concerns about energy prices and the immediate future of the economy.
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 January 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Same Old (Dominion) Story For the seventh quarter in a row, this less-than-truckload carrier delivered better than 20% revenue growth for its investors -- 27% in this case. Valuation is still a little tricky, though.
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 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 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Old Dominion, Fresh Profits The performance of this trucker continues to prove that management and a solid operating plan matter. Trucking will have its ups and downs, and Old Dominion's stock will be vulnerable to perceptions about the industry.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Arkansas Best for the Long Haul? Shares of this trucker seem cheap, but it's always important to ask why.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Arkansas Best: The Best It Gets? Can this well-run trucker boost margins any further, and has that focus on margins hurt growth? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 28, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Slower Growth at Yellow Roadway Results from this large less-than-truckload player suggest the market has gotten tougher. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Union Pacific Full of Steam Very strong pricing and operational improvements lead to a great quarter. 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 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 April 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Burlington Northern Barrels Ahead Another Class 1 railroad delivers strong results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is U.S. Xpress the Exception? Results from this trucker suggest that its problems are more company-specific than previously thought. 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 January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Home Is Where the Heartland Is Should investors hitch a ride with this trucker? Despite very solid margins and returns on capital, the stock does not appear to be undervalued.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Master of Its Dominion Trucking company Old Dominion continues to gain share and produce growth with an easily understandable business. Priced around $33.50, the stock looks fairly valued.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2011 Jason Moser	Heartland Express Keeps On Trucking A look at Heartland Express' first-quarter earnings.
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 January 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Old Dominion Keeps On Trucking Multi-regional carrier posts strong results as national expansion and tight supply pay off.
The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Low Bar Boosts Union Pacific So long as rail operators like Union Pacific can push through better pricing and continue to make operating improvements, good earnings should continue rolling down the track. Investors, take note.
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.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is Arkansas Best Best Bet? Management suggests the rip roarin' easy growth days are over in trucking, presenting a conundrum for investors.
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 January 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Will the Race Go to the Swift? Can improved efficiency boost profits for the largest truckload hauler? The bottom line for investors is that the return on capital and valuation just aren't tempting.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2004 Brian Gorman	Burlington Northern on Track Burlington Northern railroad foresees earnings growth of 15% to 20% for the second quarter and full year.
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 May 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Forward Progress If only the top-flight logistics company Forward Air were trading at a discount. Currently, these shares just don't look like a bargain.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2011 Dan Newman	This Trucking Stock's Family Matters Family-owned Old Dominion's strong family presence produces positive payoffs.
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 July 28, 2004 Rich Smith	Dominion Feels The Heat In addition to citing the higher cost of fuel used for electricity generation, the company also mentioned that it lost money on its hedges against changes in the price of natural gas.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2011 Bibhudutta Subhasish	YRC Worldwide: Trucking Through Difficult Times Will the long-distance hauler survive the bumpy road ahead?
The Motley Fool January 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is This Trucker Still the Best? Arkansas Best posts solid results, but will pricing stay strong?
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.
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.
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 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.
Inc. November 2004 Matt Quinn	Trucking Industry Faces Driver Shortage A shortage of truck drivers threatens to disrupt freight shipments this holiday season, and experts predict that small businesses will be hit especially hard.
The Motley Fool January 16, 2004 Jason Matthews	American Airlines Fuels Up American Airlines is surcharged and ready. But will others follow suit?
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.
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 September 21, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	FedEx Delivers the Goods Though macroeconomic concerns remain, current prices may be giving investors a rare opportunity.
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 19, 2005 Rich Smith	Werner Finds the Open Road The trucking company successfully navigates problems involving hiring and fuel. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2011 Sean Williams	This Is the Sector to Own as Fuel Prices Rise No joke, this sector could be your saving grace as fuel prices rise. Railroad companies use far less fuel than a standard diesel truck
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.
BusinessWeek May 5, 2011 Schlangenstein & Elmquist	How Fuel Fees Are Keeping Airfares Aloft After losing about $1 billion in the first quarter, U.S. airlines are increasing fuel surcharges to offset soaring jet fuel costs.