1 Thing Worth Watching at Expeditors International of Washington

Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company’s economic output. That’s because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls. Earnings’ unreliability is one of the reasons Foolish investors often […]
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New Penn Professional Drivers Win State Driving Competitions in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania

LEBANON, Pa., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: YRCW) — Two New Penn professional drivers have won top honors for safe-driving skills in the states of Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. Marc Ditomasso placed first in the 4-axle class at the Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships. Rich Walton placed first in the 3-axle class at the Pennsylvania […]
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Reddaway Professional Drivers Win State Driving Competitions in California and Idaho

CLACKAMAS, Ore., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — (NASDAQ: YRCW) — Two Reddaway professional drivers have won top honors for safe-driving skills in the states of California and Idaho. Tracy Dewees placed first in the twin trailers class at the California Professional Truck Driving Championships. Scott Colwell placed first in the sleeper class at the Idaho […]
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Estes Express Lines Announces General Rate Increase

RICHMOND, Va.—Although the cost of doing business continues to rise, Estes remains dedicated to providing you with a top-notch shipping experience year after year. To do so, we must invest in technology, equipment and our people. That’s why we find it necessary to implement a price increase averaging 6.9%, effective July 23, 2012. This decision […]
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Averitt Shares Global Logistics Strategy With Nashville Educators

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 16, 2012) – Today’s high school education goes far beyond “The Three R’s,” as globalization puts even greater importance on the role logistics plays in today’s economy. As part of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools’ “Academies of Nashville” program, teachers from Hillsboro High School participated in a teacher externship at Averitt’s Cookeville headquarters […]
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