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#transportation-employment
(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
ModerateSep 4, 2026Truck Jobs Jump 4,800 in August—But Longer Trend Still Weak
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a notable spike of 4,800 truck transportation jobs in August, bringing total employment to 1,470,300—the highest level since October. However, this single-month
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Demand Planning
High ImpactAug 18, 2026Freight Volume Collapse: Excess Capacity Reshaping Trucking Market
The trucking industry is experiencing one of its weakest Mondays of the year, with freight volumes collapsing to record lows despite stable underlying rate levels. Industry analysts attribute the volu
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Labor & Workforce
ModerateAug 7, 2026Truck Jobs Flat as Warehousing Employment Drops 9,500
The July Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report reveals a bifurcated labor market within supply chain operations: truck transportation employment remained virtually flat at 1.465 million jobs—un
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