
Boosting Health and Wellbeing in Transportation: 5 Effective Strategies
March 22, 2025
3. Encourage a Nutritious Diet Maintaining a healthy diet while working can be challenging, particularly for those in long-haul trucking, maritime crews, aviation personnel, and flight staff. A study conducted in the U.S. indicated that truck drivers have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol compared to the national average.6 Similarly, research involving 404 […]
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March Sees Strong Growth in Truck Transportation Jobs
March 21, 2025
Growth in Truck Transportation Jobs for March According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report, truck transportation jobs saw a notable increase in March, marking the second-largest gain within a 15-month stretch during which the sector has predominantly experienced job declines. Job Increases and Revisions The addition of 5,100 jobs in March followed adjustments […]
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Truck Transportation Jobs Decline in May, Now Aligned with November Levels
March 20, 2025
Truck Transportation Jobs Experience Notable Decline in May The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a significant reduction in truck transportation jobs in May, with numbers returning to the levels recorded in November. Job Statistics Overview According to the BLS, seasonally adjusted employment in this sector dropped by 5,400 from April, bringing the total to […]
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February Sees Ongoing Decline in Truck Transportation Jobs
March 17, 2025
February Truck Transportation Employment Report The February employment report for truck transportation indicates a continuing decline, leaving the industry in a restricted employment range. Seasonally adjusted jobs in truck transportation have decreased by 15,400 since February 2024. While this isn’t the largest year-over-year discrepancy in recent years, it follows a significant drop in August 2023 […]
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