J.B. Hunt sees a decent quarter; management talks COVID-19 headwinds
The J.B. Hunt first-quarter conference call provided a mixed bag of anecdotes. While concerns mount…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Is your corporate culture positive or toxic?
Cultivating a positive culture while protecting the business
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Truck driver awarded for helping crash victims during snowstorm
“They hit hard. The passenger was knocked unconscious.” ABF driver awarded for helping crash victims…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
First blush of J.B. Hunt’s quarter pretty good
J.B. Hunt’s first quarter results, while slightly below consensus, were likely not as bad as…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Navistar implements across-the-board cuts to conserve cash
Navistar makes $300 million in across-the-board cuts to conserve cash but will repay employees with…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Airlines face $314 billion bath as economy dives
The airline industry is poised to shrink considerably as revenues evaporate and they are forced…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Cummins, 3M team up on filters for high-tech protective gear
Quick turnaround as companies realize they have necessary synergies.
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Meat processing closings to protect humans make it harder to feed them
Pressures from COVID-19 illnesses at meat-processing plants collide with rules to keep workers safe, making…
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
Competing countries, strong dollar influence US grain exports
Other factors beyond the coronavirus pandemic are weighing on U.S. rail volumes for grain.
kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienApril 14, 2020
