Kansas City, Mo.-based SCS Transportation Inc. reported second quarter revenues of $248.2 million -- up 19% from $208.3 million a year earlier.

Net income increased 40% to $5.5 million for the quarter, from $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2003.
"Robust demand and continued improvement in profitability produced strong earnings, despite higher than expected accident expenses in the second quarter," said Bert Trucksess, chairman, president and chief executive officer of SCS Transportation. "Both operating companies, Saia and Jevic, made steady progress in operational performance, aided by volume gains and a firmer pricing environment."
"A major and strategic achievement in the quarter was the successful integration of nine additional states into the Saia system, following the first-quarter acquisition of Clark Bros. Transfer Inc. The integration, completed in early May, added 3,600 new lanes and 10,000-plus direct points in the Midwest to the Saia network," Trucksess said. "Our associates showed skill and enthusiasm in working through the anticipated transition adjustments, and Saia expects further growth as we serve customer needs through the full 30-state territory."
Consolidated second-quarter operating income was $11.4 million, an increase of 28% from $8.9 million a year earlier. Consistent with expectations, results included $1.1 million in integration costs, completing the charges associated with the Clark Bros. acquisition. Also affecting operating income was an increase in self-insurance costs for certain accidents at Saia.