There's a lot of clamor about using natural gas to fuel trucking fleets in the United States, and now it looks as if several retail and consumer-goods companies want it to happen. Some companies, including UPS (NYSE: UPS ) , are quick to catch on, and others aren't far behind. While natural gas might not be the perfect solution for every part of the country, fleet vehicles in certain parts of the country could benefit greatly from the $1.50 discount per gallon equivalent that natural gas has over diesel.�
Fleet vehicles and trucking have been in the sights of natural gas for quite some time, and several companies are tailoring their business to spur the evolution. In this video, Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe talks with Aimee Duffy about what makes fleet vehicles the best candidates for natural gas and who stands to benefit from expanded natural gas use.�
5 Best Trucking Stocks To Buy For 2014: ZipRealty Inc.(ZIPR)
ZipRealty, Inc., a residential real estate brokerage company, provides brokerage services to buyers and sellers in the United States. The company, through its Website ziprealty.com, provides access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) home listings data, including pictures from the local MLSs; and allows consumers to receive an automatic email notification each time a property that meets their desired search criteria, is made available on the local MLSs. Its Website also offers neighborhood data, such as population, comparable home sales, average income, education level, occupation mix, cost of living, crime statistics, weather, school district information, maps, and driving directions; online images and virtual tours; schedule visits; and home offers. In addition, the company operates ZAP, a Web-based agent platform and customer relationship management system integrated to its Website. Its ZAP integrates and records consumer contact information and Website behavior, agent b ehavior, and transaction information into a common platform; and records relevant consumer behavior, such as logon frequency and times, specific homes viewed and printed, searches made by clients, requested visits to view homes, and online offers, as well as captures and stores agent activities, including agent email communications organized by clients. The company offers its services through its agents in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. ZipRealty, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Emeryville, California.
5 Best Trucking Stocks To Buy For 2014: Intensity Company Inc(ITT.V)
Intensity Company Inc. sells computer hardware and software products in Canada. The company was formerly known as Flukong Enterprise Inc. and changed its name to Intensity Company Inc. in January 2010. Intensity Company Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Top Undervalued Companies To Buy Right Now: Boingo Wireless Inc.(WIFI)
Boingo Wireless, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile Wi-Fi Internet solutions. The company installs, manages, and operates wireless network infrastructure to provide Wi-Fi services at its managed and operated hotspots, such as airports, hotels, coffee shops, shopping malls, arenas, stadiums, and quick service restaurants in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Its solution includes software for Wi-Fi enabled devices comprising smartphones, laptops, and tablet computers, as well as back-end system infrastructure that detects and enables access to Wi-Fi network. The company provides its solutions to individual users and partners consisting of telecom operators, network operators, cable companies, technology companies, enterprise software and services companies, and communications companies. In addition, it provides billing system and customer support services. Boingo Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
5 Best Trucking Stocks To Buy For 2014: United Natural Foods Inc.(UNFI)
United Natural Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes natural, organic, and specialty foods, as well as non-food products in the United States. It carries approximately 60,000 products, consisting of national brand, regional brand, private label, and master distribution products in 6 product categories: grocery and general merchandise, produce, perishables and frozen foods, nutritional supplements, bulk and food service products, and personal care items. The company serves approximately 17,000 customer locations primarily located across the United States, which include independently owned natural products retailers, supernatural chains, conventional supermarkets, and food service centers. Its other distribution channels include international mass market chains and buying clubs. The company also owns and operates natural products retail stores. As of August 1, 2009, it had 13 natural products retail stores located primarily in Florida. In addition, the com pany engages in the international importing, roasting, packaging, and distribution of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and snack items. It sells these items in bulk in its own packaged snack lines, EXPRESSnacks, Woodfield Farms, and Woodstock Farms, as well as through private label packaging arrangements. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Sam Collins]
Annie's fate is intertwined with that of United Natural Foods, the largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods in the U.S. and Canada. Approximately 25% of Annie's revenues are generated from United Natural Foods. Without UNFI's 28 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada shipping to more than 23,000 customer locations, Annie's wouldn't have grown nearly as fast as it has. United Natural Foods is also the primary wholesale natural grocery distributor to Whole Foods until at least 2020. Whole Foods accounts for 36% of UNFI's annual revenues; this is a trio that will succeed together. Unfortunately, as a result, every time Whole Foods gets a cold, so too does UNFI. For this reason it's expanding its customer base with a focus on conventional supermarket customers. In 2011 it began to supply Safeway (NYSE:SFY) with natural, organic and specialty foods, but the distribution of natural and organic products isn't easy. It's an incredibly fragmented industry with lots of regional and local competition. In fiscal 2012, however, UNFI has generated over $5.2 billion, and in 2013 I see UNFI grabbing increased market share through additional sales to existing customers as well as the acquisition of a regional competitor or two. The healthy eating movement isn't going away.
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