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Trucking stocks
Ready to invest in the domestic transportation industry? Consider these 7 stocks.
The best trucking stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
7 trucking stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the domestic transportation industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
- Saia (SAIA)
- JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)
- Landstar System (LSTR)
- Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
- CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW)
- ArcBest (ARCB)
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Take a deeper dive into trucking stocks
If you're interested in investing in the domestic transportation industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier in the United States and North America. It provides regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services, including expedited transportation.
Old Dominion Freight Line stock opened the day at $259.37 after a previous close of $256.44. The latest price was $260.58 (25-minute delay). Old Dominion Freight Line is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD6 billion and employs 24,586 staff.
- Market capitalization: $27,706,540,032
- P/E ratio: 22.9944
- PEG ratio: 1.5813
2. Saia (SAIA)
Saia, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services.
Saia stock opened the day at $210.50 after a previous close of $211.88. The latest price was $212.04 (25-minute delay). Saia is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.6 billion and employs 11,600 staff.
- Market capitalization: $4,847,603,200
- P/E ratio: 14.0968
- PEG ratio: 1.68
3. JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in North America.
JB Hunt Transport Services stock opened the day at $164.75 after a previous close of $162.31. The latest price was $165.78 (25-minute delay). JB Hunt Transport Services is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$14 billion and employs 33,045 staff.
- Market capitalization: $16,730,503,168
- P/E ratio: 18.1487
- PEG ratio: 1.644
4. Landstar System (LSTR)
Landstar System, Inc. provides integrated transportation management solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Transportation Logistics, and Insurance.
Landstar System stock opened the day at $156.45 after a previous close of $155.07. The latest price was $157.05 (25-minute delay). Landstar System is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.6 billion and employs 1,300 staff.
- Market capitalization: $5,199,647,232
- P/E ratio: 11.9348
- PEG ratio: 1.9735
5. Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
Forward Air Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services; local pick-up and delivery services; and other services, which include final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling.
Forward Air Corporation stock opened the day at $92.02 after a previous close of $91.91. The latest price was $89.35 (25-minute delay). Forward Air Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 4,035 staff.
- Market capitalization: $2,403,979,008
- P/E ratio: 14.6291
- PEG ratio: 2.01
6. CH Robinson Worldwide (CHRW)
C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide.
CH Robinson Worldwide stock opened the day at $98.92 after a previous close of $98.73. The latest price was $97.81 (25-minute delay). CH Robinson Worldwide is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$26.4 billion and employs 18,146 staff.
- Market capitalization: $12,100,891,648
- P/E ratio: 11.7545
- PEG ratio: 2.149
7. ArcBest (ARCB)
ArcBest Corporation provides freight transportation and integrated logistics services. It operates through three segments: Asset-Based, ArcBest, and FleetNet. The Asset-Based segment transports general commodities, such as food, textiles, apparel, furniture, appliances, chemicals, nonbulk petroleum products, rubber, plastics, metal and metal products, wood, glass, automotive parts, machinery, and miscellaneous manufactured products through less-than-truckload services.
ArcBest stock opened the day at $60.15 after a previous close of $60.17. The latest price was $58.52 (25-minute delay). ArcBest is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.9 billion and employs 15,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,722,678,784
- P/E ratio: 6.0911
- PEG ratio: 3
How to buy trucking stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these trucking stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like ODFL or SAIA.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the trucking stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the domestic transportation industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in trucking stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — trucking stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the domestic transportation industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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