Job Openings Hit Record High in April, Topping 6 Million
An increase in U.S. job openings in April to a record high indicates demand for workers remains strong in the world’s largest economy while the supply is tightening, a Labor Department report showed June 6.
June 6, 2017Trucking Industry Payrolls Dip by 100 in April
For-hire trucking lost 100 jobs in April, while overall payrolls increased by 211,000, the Labor Department reported May 5.
May 5, 2017Trucking Industry Boosts Payrolls by 10,600 in February
For-hire trucking added 10,600 jobs in February, while overall payrolls increased by 235,000, the Labor Department reported March 10.
March 10, 2017Trucking Industry Loses 1,400 Jobs in January, Labor Department Reports
For-hire trucking lost 1,400 jobs in January, while overall payrolls increased by 227,000, the Labor Department reported Feb. 3.
February 3, 2017In May, US Employers Added Fewest Workers in Almost Six Years
Employers in May added the fewest number of workers in almost six years, reflecting broad cutbacks that may raise concern about U.S. growth and prompt Federal Reserve policymakers to put off an increase in interest rates.
June 3, 2016Job Openings Increase in January to 5.54 Million
Job openings outpaced hiring in January, consistent with further improvement in the U.S. labor market.
March 17, 20164.6 Million Jobs Needed In Transportation Sector Over Next Decade, Report Says
Transportation sector employers, including those in the trucking industry, will need to hire and train more than 4.6 million workers to address market needs, employment turnover and retirements over a period from 2012 to 2022, a federal report unveiled Aug. 24 found.
August 24, 2015Deal to End Tariffs on Tech Products Advances
Trade negotiators tentatively agreed to eliminate tariffs on an array of technology products valued at $1 trillion worth of global commerce.
July 20, 2015Trucking Adds 8,600 Jobs in May; US Payrolls Rise by 280,000
Trucking added 8,600 jobs in May, up substantially from April, and U.S. employers added 280,000 workers to payrolls, the Labor Department reported June 5.
June 5, 2015Trucking Adds 3,900 Jobs in October
The trucking industry added 3,900 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate edged down to 5.8%, declining for the third consecutive month, the Labor Department reported on Nov. 7.
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