Applications for unemployment benefits climbed last week to a level that’s consistent with progress in the U.S. labor market.

The trucking industry added 2,400 jobs in January as the unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.7%, the Labor Department reported Feb. 6.

The fewest Americans in almost 15 years filed applications for unemployment benefits during a holiday-shortened week that typically makes the data more volatile.

The trucking industry added 7,300 jobs in December as the unemployment rate declined to 5.6%, the lowest level since June 2008, the Labor Department reported Jan. 9.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week as the economy’s continued improvement tempered dismissals.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a three-week low as an improving economy limited dismissals.

The trucking industry added 3,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8%, the lowest level in six years, the Labor Department reported Dec. 5.

Companies in the U.S. added 208,000 workers in November, indicating steady progress in the labor market, a private payrolls report showed.

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, a sign persistent demand is fueling gains in the labor market.