Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest Corp. provided an update on August's trends on Wednesday. The company's asset-based segment, which includes less-than-truckload, saw tonnage decline 4% year-over-year during August, a turnaround from the 5% increase recorded during July.
Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line announced Tuesday that volumes and yields grew at an accelerated clip during August.
The Thomasville, North Carolina-based carrier saw revenue increase 29.1% year-over-year during the month, following a 36.7% growth rate in July. Tonnage was up 18.6% year-over-year in July and 10.9% in August.
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