Old Dominion's volumes are still sliding, but that hasn't stopped the stock from rallying.Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL +0.70%) has had a strong start to 2026. As of this writing, shares have surged about 24% higher this year.That is a big move for a company that just reported lower revenue and lower earnings. Its fourth-quarter revenue fell 5.7% year over year to $1.3 billion, and earnings per share declined 11.4% to $1.09.If you are looking at the chart and wondering whether ...

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia said it sees more tailwinds than headwinds facing its business in the new year. The company has opened 39 terminals in the past three years, making it a true national carrier. However, costs associated with ramping the new locations were again an overhang on quarterly results. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.77 on Tuesday before the market opened. The result was 38% lower year over year and 14 cents below the consens ...