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Sector Snap: Trucking (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of many trucking companies stayed in negative territory at midday Wednesday, as the broader market hung on to gains and oil prices fell.

Trucking chief says government failed him (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Louisville businessman Charlie Johnson lashed out at U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, local businesses and others at a press conference yesterday, saying they contributed to the failure of his trucking company.

YRC Worldwide acquires Chinese trucking company (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. said Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of one of the largest less-than-truckload carriers in China.

Breakfast with Bill Mack at the Great American Trucking Show (TruckingInfo.com)
8/20/2008 Enjoy breakfast with trucking radio host Bill Mack at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas Friday, Aug. 22. The event is hosted by 1st Guard Corporation, Venice, Fla., an insurance firm specializing in truck insurance for owner-operators leased to a motor carrier.

Johnson explains reasons for closing trucking business (BizJournals)
On the heels of an $8.3 million lawsuit, Louisville businessman Charlie Johnson has closed his trucking business, putting 146 people out of work.

West End Trucking Business Closing Down (WLKY Louisville)
A prominent west Louisville businessman announced Tuesday he is closing his trucking company and laying off about 150 drivers and staff.

Johnson Xpress trucking to close (Louisville Courier-Journal)
With its bank demanding $8.3 million, the C.W. Johnson Xpress trucking company plans to announce today that it is closing.

YRC Worldwide acquires Chinese trucking company (KOAM-TV Pittsburg)
Associated Press - August 19, 2008 11:14 AM ET OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) - Overland Park-based trucking company YRC Worldwide says it's purchased a majority stake in Chinese hauler Shanghai...

Some trucking firms doing OK (The Clarion-Ledger)
The recent drop in oil prices has helped the U.S. trucking industry, but another factor that has helped trucking stocks bounce back recently is the shakeout in competition among trucking companies, Investor's Business Daily says.

Johnson plans to close trucking business (BizJournals)
On the heels of an $8.3 million lawsuit, a prominent Louisville businessman plans to close his trucking business.


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