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Overview of Trucking Industry Indicators The CCJ’s Indicators provide a summary of the latest findings regarding trucking business metrics such as rates, freight, equipment, and economic trends. Job Growth in For-Hire Trucking In November, the for-hire trucking sector saw an increase of 4,500 jobs b
The Start of a New Journey Troy Carroll transitioned to the trucking industry after a successful career in Moto-Cross and team management. Upon selling the team’s equipment, including the race transport semi-trailer, he unexpectedly decided to keep the prime mover, a black Freightliner Argosy. This
Spotlighting Trucking Careers at the Nebraska State Fair GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska Trucking Association is leveraging the Nebraska State Fair to highlight various career paths within the trucking industry, especially amid a prevailing shortage of workers nationwide. Significant Workfo
Trucking news and updates for Friday, March 5, 2021: Trucking Jobs Experience First Decline Since Last April In February, the for-hire trucking sector saw a decrease of 4,000 payroll jobs, as reported by preliminary data from the Department of Labor. This marks the first month-to-month decline since
SPONSORED BY OTR LEASING For many truck drivers, the idea of owning their own truck and running an independent trucking venture can be both thrilling and overwhelming. The path to becoming an owner-operator or expanding an existing fleet is fraught with challenges, from obtaining reliable financing
Career Development Event at JBLM A recent career development, networking, and job hiring event took place at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program. The summit attracted hundreds of active and retired U.S.
Positive Growth in Truck Transportation Jobs Amid Overall Employment Decline The recent monthly employment report, generally viewed as underwhelming regarding total job estimates, revealed positive trends specifically in the truck transportation sector. According to data released by the Bureau of La
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes, in collaboration with Michelin North America, Inc., Paper Transport, and Women in Trucking, is organizing an event to expose Girl Scouts to trucking and STEM careers. (Courtesy: Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes) Encouraging Young Girls in Trucking Care
Teamsters general president Sean M. O’Brian vows to utilize the full strength of the Union as Ford Motor Company terminates its contract with Jack Cooper for car hauling. Ford’s Contract Cancellation Raises Concerns As of 9:10 a.m. on January 14, following Ford Motor Company’s decision to end its lo
