Shares of Trinity Industries, Inc. TRN have fared well in a year’s time. The stock has gained 12.9% compared with the industry’s 7.3% growth.One-Year Price Performance Factors Boosting the StockTrinity has an impressive surprise history. It surpassed earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average being 24.9%.We expect the company to perform well in the third quarter of 2018 as well. The company gave a bullish presentation at its Investor Day on Oct 4. At the event, the company stated that it received orders for 7,700 railcars and delivered 4,000 during the July-September period. In the to-be-reported quarter, railcar lease fleet utilization is anticipated to improve to 97.6% from 97.1% at the end of the second quarter.The scenario pertaining to railcar deliveries is expected to improve further in 2019. The metric is anticipated to rise between 10% and 15% on a year-over-year basis to 20,500-21,000. The positivity surrounding this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock can be gauged from the fact that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings has been revised 22.8% upward over the past 90 days. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.We are also impressed by Trinity’s efforts to reward its shareholders through dividends and buybacks. At the Investor Day, the company said that it bought back shares worth $50 million during the third quarter, with $350 million left under its current authorization. The company also possesses an impressive dividend payment history. In May 2018, Trinity raised quarterly dividend by 18% to 13 cents.Trinity expects to complete the spin-off of its infrastructure-related businesses — Arcosa — on Nov 1, 2018. The separation should enable Trinity to focus on its core area of strength. Additionally, the company has a Momentum Score of A, which reflects its short-term attractiveness.Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the broader Transportation Sector may also consider stocks like ArcBest Corporation ARCB , FreightCar America RAIL and Diana Shipping Inc. DSX, each sporting a Zacks Rank of 1.Shares of ArcBest, FreightCar America and Diana Shipping have gained 29.8%, 25.2% and 16.8%, respectively, in the past six months.Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Freightcar America, Inc. (RAIL): Free Stock Analysis Report Diana Shipping inc. (DSX): Free Stock Analysis Report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research