LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property November 2, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/213 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The field proven 3G powerhouse. Empower your mobile workers with the rugged, flexible 3G MC75 and make potentially tough situations easier. Click here for your FREE 2G/3G Whitepaper today to learn more. http://promo.symbol.com/27142 ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --TNT Benefits From Cost and Cash Control As Markets Stabilize "In this quarter the trading environment has stabilized further -- with some early signs of positive underlying developments," said Peter Bakker, CEO of Netherlands-based global post and express carrier TNT. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/tnt-cost-cash-control-markets-stabalize-1102/ --Truckload Demand In Line With Seasonal Trends The October 30th weekly proprietary Truckload Index showed demand and capacity "mostly in line with seasonal trends," according to Morgan Stanley. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/truckload-demand-seasonal-trends-1102/ --UPS Promotes Toys for Tots Literacy Program UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. are sponsoring the US Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots Literacy Program as part of National Family Literacy Month. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/ups-toys-tots-literacy-program-1102/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --ABF Reports 3Q Results Reporting third-quarter results, Arkansas Best Corp., parent of national less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier ABF listed a net loss of $5.6 million or $0.23 per share. This compares with a net income of $15.4 million in the same period in 2008. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/motor-carrier-abf-reports-results-1102/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers twice a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. Click Here (http://penton.ebookhost.net/lt/7) , to view the most recent digital issue or receive your issue via email by subscribing now( https://penton-sub.halldata.com/site/PEN000876TAnew/init.do ---------------------------------------- --Hours of Service Under Review Again The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) reported that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will review driver hours of service rules and issue a new notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) within nine months. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/hours-service-review-again-1102/ --YRC Regional and Logistics Profitable A $293,000 profit at YRC Worldwide's YRC Regional group put it barely in the black. Its logistics group posted a $6 million profit while the consolidated results of all YRC Worldwide operations lost $117 million in the third quarter. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/yrc-regional-logistics-profitable-1102/ NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *ABF Reports Results; Announces New CEO (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/abf-reports-results-announces-ceo-1026/) Though tonnage-per-day levels at less-than-truckload carrier ABF declined 10.1% year-on-year in the third quarter, October declines slowed to 7%. Earnings per share beat some analyst estimates, coming in at a net loss of $0.23 vs. an expected loss of $0.36 per share. *UPS Reports Results; Improved Volumes (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/ups-reports-results-improved-volumes-1026/) Volume trends are improving as a result of a stabilizing economic environment, said UPS as it reported third-quarter results. *Rail Group Applauds National Rail Plan (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/rail-group-applauds-national-plan-1026/) The Association of American Railroads (AAR) applauded the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Preliminary National Rail Plan and its recognition that freight rail's investment in infrastructure maintenance and capacity enhancements meets national safety, reliability and capacity needs. You are subscribed as #email# We encourage your comments and suggestions. Your opinions about the logistics industry hold value and we would like to assist in expressing them. 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