Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, increased by 2.4% year-over-year, while operating income declined by $31.1 million or 38.2% year-over-year due to $58 million of unusual items [15][16] - GAAP earnings per diluted share for Q3 2025 were $0.05 compared to $0.19 for Q3 2024, while adjusted EPS was $0.32 for Q3 2025 compared to $0.34 for Q3 2024, reflecting a 5.9% year-over-year decrease [15][16] - The consolidated adjusted operating ratio was 93.8%, flat year-over-year and sequentially [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The LTL segment held steady at 20% of consolidated revenue, its highest share since entering this segment in 2021, with revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, increasing by 21.5% year-over-year [17][20] - The truckload segment experienced a revenue decline of 2.1% year-over-year, driven by a 2.3% decrease in loaded miles, while revenue per loaded mile improved slightly year-over-year [18][19] - The logistics segment saw a revenue decline of 2.2% year-over-year, driven by a 6.2% decline in load count, but adjusted operating income grew by 1.9% year-over-year [24] - The intermodal segment improved its adjusted operating ratio by 160 basis points year-over-year to 99.8%, despite an 8.4% decline in revenue [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Freight markets are still grappling with uncertainty, with many shippers hesitant to take risks, leading to deviations from normal seasonal patterns [5][6] - There are signs of regulatory impacts on capacity availability, which may take time to consistently affect the market [10][25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is adopting the AAA Cooper brand across its entire LTL business to deliver a cohesive solution to customers [11] - The strategy includes leveraging technology to enhance connectivity and operational efficiency across different business lines [17][48] - The company anticipates ongoing attrition in capacity due to regulatory enforcement and market dynamics, which could create favorable conditions for its truckload business [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding expectations for Q4 due to uncertainties in volume build and demand trends [5][6] - The company sees opportunities for margin growth in a stronger market, supported by improvements in cost structure during the down cycle [10] - Management noted that while there is some softness in LTL demand, bid discussions are encouraging, indicating potential for future growth [46][52] Other Important Information - The company projects adjusted EPS for Q4 2025 to be in the range of $0.34 to $0.40, assuming current conditions persist [30] - Full-year net cash capex is projected to be between $475 million to $525 million [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on adjusted EPS and regulatory impacts on capacity - Management confirmed that the adjusted EPS of $0.32 reflects historical reporting practices and discussed the potential impacts of regulatory enforcement on capacity availability, noting that some states are beginning to revoke non-domiciled CDLs [71][75][36] Question: Insights on LTL margins and synergy opportunities - Management acknowledged softness in LTL demand but emphasized that pricing remains disciplined, and they are optimistic about leveraging synergies between truckload and LTL operations [45][52][48] Question: Cost-cutting initiatives and their impact - Management detailed ongoing cost-cutting initiatives across segments, highlighting progress in fixed and variable costs, and expressed confidence in achieving further improvements in margins [56][60][67]