• USF Corp. lowers earnings expectations

    USF Corp. yesterday lowered its expectations for second-quarter earnings by as much as 52%. The carrier cited slower than expected business activity, pricing pressure in regional trucking companies and a fall-off in its logistics business segment. While business activity was encouraging in March and April, the company said freight movement slowed in May and continued at a reduced rate into the first
    June 13, 2003
    USF Corp. yesterday lowered its expectations for second-quarter earnings by as much as 52%.

    The carrier cited slower than expected business activity, pricing pressure in regional trucking companies and a fall-off in its logistics business segment.

    While business activity was encouraging in March and April, the company said freight movement slowed in May and continued at a reduced rate into the first part of June.

    Roadway Corp. also lowered its expectations this week.

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