Author: By Jonathan S. Reiskin - Associate News Editor

First-quarter revenue for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, North America’s largest freight broker, increased by 11.1%, but profitability was a mixed picture, with operating income declining 5.5% as net income rose 2.6% because of a fall in income taxes.

First-quarter revenue for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, North America’s largest freight broker, increased by 11.1%, but profitability was a mixed picture, with operating income declining 5.5% as net income rose 2.6% because of a fall in income taxes.

First-quarter sales for Paccar Inc. dipped 1.9% year-over-year, but the company returned to profitability as it did not have a large, one-time charge as it did in early 2016.

First-quarter sales for Paccar Inc. dipped 1.9% year-over-year, but the company returned to profitability as it did not have a large, one-time charge as it did in early 2016.

First-quarter sales for Paccar Inc. dipped 1.9% year-over-year, but the company returned to profitability as it did not have a large, one-time charge as it did in early 2016.

First-quarter sales for Paccar Inc. dipped 1.9%, year-over-year, but the company returned to profitability as it did not have a large, one-time charge as it did in early 2016.

Volvo AB posted first-quarter gains in earnings and profitability, most of which was generated by its construction equipment division, as the larger truck division was fairly static compared with the same time in 2016.

Volvo AB posted first-quarter gains in earnings and profitability, most of which was generated by its construction equipment division, as the larger truck division was fairly static compared with the same time in 2016.

Volvo AB posted first-quarter gains in earnings and profitability, most of which was generated by its construction equipment division, as the larger truck division was fairly static compared with the same time in 2016.

MONTREAL – Equipment manufacturers Mack Trucks and SAF Holland rolled out extra-heavy-duty options here at the ExpoCam truck show, while an executive with trailer maker Manac Inc. pointed out that his customers often have to heat their dry vans.