STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Revenue | $ 13,166 | $ 12,192 | $ 38,939 | $ 36,124 |
| Operating Expenses: | ||||
| Compensation and benefits | 6,694 | 6,411 | 19,985 | 19,465 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 324 | 282 | 956 | 837 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 447 | 448 | 1,331 | 1,348 |
| Purchased transportation | 1,796 | 1,656 | 5,206 | 4,770 |
| Fuel | 1,015 | 724 | 2,980 | 2,119 |
| Other occupancy | 229 | 222 | 715 | 700 |
| Other expenses | 1,042 | 833 | 3,023 | 2,825 |
| Total Operating Expenses | 11,547 | 10,576 | 34,196 | 32,064 |
| Operating Profit | 1,619 | 1,616 | 4,743 | 4,060 |
| Other Income and (Expense): | ||||
| Investment income (loss) | 16 | 15 | 36 | (7) |
| Interest expense | (84) | (91) | (252) | (260) |
| Total Other Income and (Expense) | (68) | (76) | (216) | (267) |
| Income Before Income Taxes | 1,551 | 1,540 | 4,527 | 3,793 |
| Income Tax Expense | 509 | 549 | 1,537 | 1,424 |
| Net Income | $ 1,042 | $ 991 | $ 2,990 | $ 2,369 |
| Basic Earnings Per Share | $ 1.07 | $ 1.00 | $ 3.03 | $ 2.38 |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ 1.06 | $ 0.99 | $ 3.00 | $ 2.36 |
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