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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
ModerateJul 2, 2026Truck Transportation Jobs Stall Amid Industry Pressures
The U.S. truck transportation sector is experiencing persistent hiring weakness, with Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing only 1,000 net job additions between April and June 2026. Of greater conce
FreightWaves#trucking-employment#driver-shortage#labor-market
Labor & Workforce
ModerateJun 5, 2026Trucking Jobs Drop in May Reverses April Gains, Signals Market Caution
The U.S. trucking sector experienced a sharp reversal in May, with truck transportation employment declining to 1,424,800 jobs—down 4,400 positions from April and just 500 jobs above March levels. Thi
FreightWaves#trucking-employment#labor-market#capacity-constraints
Labor & Workforce
ModerateMay 6, 2026Logistics Job Market Shifts: More Candidates Than Positions
The logistics industry is experiencing an uncommon labor market dynamic where the supply of job candidates exceeds available positions—a significant reversal from the tight labor markets of recent yea
The Loadstar#logistics-labor-market#employment-surplus#supply-chain-staffing