Saia Q1 Operating Ratio Ticks Up Despite Revenue Gain
The LTL carrier posted 2.4% revenue growth to $806.2 million, but the operating ratio climbed 60 basis points to 91.7 as costs outpaced top-line gains.
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XPO Targets Sub-80% Operating Ratio as Q1 Margin Beats Forecast
Greenwich LTL carrier posts adjusted EPS 13 cents above consensus on leaner cost structure and premium-service uptake. Execs say improving demand could push OR…
Saia Spent $2 Billion on Network, When Does the Margin Payoff Hit?
The LTL carrier posted flat Q1 EPS after two years of terminal expansion. Execs say legacy service centers are seeing growth again now that the network runs…
ArcBest Reports Q1 Loss but Sees April Rate Firming in LTL and Truckload
The Fort Smith carrier posted a $1 million net loss but beat consensus on adjusted EPS. Executives say pricing is climbing as capacity exits continue and the…
Heartland Express Narrows Loss to $4.8M as Operating Ratio Improves
North Liberty truckload carrier posts fourth straight quarter of sequential OR improvement, but CEO says rate recovery may not fully materialize until late…
Marten Transport Q1 Operating Ratio Hits 99.1% Despite Revenue Gains
The Wisconsin truckload carrier's operating income fell to $1.6 million in Q1 2026 as costs outpaced a modest uptick in per-tractor revenue.
Norfolk Southern Q1 Earnings Drop 2% as February Weather Cuts Rail Volume
Winter storms knocked intermodal traffic down 4% in February; coal up 9% but fuel costs and CSX-BNSF alliance bite into margin.
Union Pacific Posts Record Q1 Revenue Despite 1% Volume Drop
Operating income up 4% to $2.45 billion as the Class I railroad improves velocity and cuts terminal dwell to 19.7 hours, but premium traffic falls 9%.