Revenue and Segment Gains
Enterprise revenues excluding fuel surcharge of $1.2B (down 1% YoY) with Truckload revenues ex-fuel of $618M (up 1% YoY); Network revenues grew 4% YoY and revenue per truck per week increased 7% YoY and 2% sequentially.
Productivity-led Improvement in Network
Network revenue-per-truck-per-week improvement (7% YoY) driven primarily by productivity gains (price was a small part), increased spot exposure enabling capture of higher spot rates, and strongest March Network productivity outside peak holidays since 2023.
Intermodal Volume Momentum and Mexico Growth
Intermodal posted year-over-year volume growth (eighth consecutive quarter of load growth) with Mexico growth in Intermodal expanding double digits, offsetting softer transcon volumes and inventory pull-forward comparisons.
Cost Savings and Operational Actions
Traction on a $40M cost-savings program (implemented additional headcount actions and Cowen integration synergies) and AI-driven headcount/productivity actions contributing to reduced costs and improved efficiency.
Improved Cash Flow and Capital Discipline
Net CapEx of $45M vs $97M prior year (timing-driven) and free cash flow increased by $54M YoY; balance sheet strength with $228M cash, $399M debt and lease obligations, and net debt leverage of 0.3x.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation Optionality
Returned over $22M to shareholders in the quarter, raised the dividend by 5%, and initiated opportunistic share repurchases under a new repurchase program while maintaining $400M–$450M CapEx guidance for 2026.
Maintained Full-Year EPS Guidance
Management maintained 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.70 to $1.00 (assumes ~24% effective tax rate) reflecting confidence in cost programs and anticipated supply rationalization despite macro uncertainty.
Early Benefits from AI and Technology Investment
Early-stage AI deployments (driver communication triage, voice capabilities, brokerage and core asset friction removal) reported to reduce friction, improve driver/customer experience and begin delivering operating leverage.
Commercial Wins and Fleet Actions
Sold over 150 new Dedicated trucks in 2026 to date and seeing customers request fleet expansions; Network strategically increased spot exposure (from mid-single digits historically to low double digits) to capture improved spot pricing.