Werner's 2Q Income Declines
Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises' second-quarter net income fell to $18.1 million, or 25 cents a share, from $22.3 million, or 30 cents, a year earlier.

SIRVA Appoints Wes Lucas CEO
Moving company Sirva Inc. said it has appointed Wes Lucas its new chief executive officer, succeeding Robert Tieken, who the company said led it through its successful financial reorganization.

Cummins to Acquire N.C. Engine Company
Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Friday it concluded joint ventures with two companies and that it will purchase a stake in a North Carolina engine company, which will become a Cummins unit.

Sterling to Cut Shift, Lay Off 720 Workers at Ontario Plant
Sterling Trucks plans to eliminate one of two shifts and lay off 720 workers in Ontario in November, the Canadian Press reported Thursday.

Intermodal Traffic Falls for Week
Rail freight improved but intermodal traffic declined last week compared with a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday.

Landstar's 2Q Profit, Revenue Rise
Truckload carrier Landstar System said late Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose slightly, while revenue jumped 10%.

USA Truck's 2Q Earnings Improve
Truckload carrier USA Truck's second-quarter profit rose to $2.1 million, or 21 cents per share, from $1.6 million, or 15 cents, a year ago.