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(4 articles)Truck 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
Trucking 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
Yellow Corp. Workers May Finally Receive Owed Vacation Pay
Nearly three years after Yellow Corp.'s collapse, former employees are approaching a potential resolution for accrued vacation and sick leave claims worth millions. A federal bankruptcy court approved
Driver Shortage Pressures Large Carriers as Freight Market Recovers
The U.S. freight market is experiencing a meaningful recovery, with van volumes running 6.4% above six-month averages and flatbed demand surging 77% year-over-year. However, this surge in capacity dem