Morning Minute | J.B. Hunt Beats Q4 Earnings, Titanium Goes Private & Boeing Defect in UPS Crash

On today's FreightWaves Morning Minute, J.B. Hunt exceeded fourth-quarter earnings expectations by implementing aggressive cost cuts even as revenue dipped slightly. Management noted that cost management drove the Q4 beat at J.B. Hunt amid signs that the truckload market began tightening late last year. In transaction news, Canada’s Titanium is going private with a 40%+ bump in stock price, offering shareholders a significant premium and immediate liquidity. This all-cash deal allows the company’s fleet to navigate current financial challenges away from the public markets. Meanwhile, investigators found that the part that broke in the UPS cargo jet crash had a history of failure regarding a specific bearing assembly. The NTSB reported that Boeing warned operators of this defect in 2011 but did not classify it as critical to flight safety. Finally, a new episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? airs today featuring a look at high-stakes logistics with G10 Fulfillment. The segment will cover the complexities of being an Amazon-approved hazmat shipper. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices