Trucking suffers largest monthly job loss since April 2018

[Mike]

Jobs in the transportation sector decreased slightly, largely because of a massive loss in the trucking subsector and little movement elsewhere in the sector.

The transport sector lost 500 jobs, with losses in four of the 10 subsectors, including trucking. Six subsectors experiences losses or gains of 1,000 jobs or fewer, signaling a weak month in employment for transportation.

The truck transportation subsector experienced a loss of 4,500 jobs in August after the industry gained 300 jobs in July and 2,200 in June. August’s decrease is the largest monthly employment decline in trucking since April 2018. Numbers for August and July are preliminary.

Trucking suffers largest monthly job loss since April 2018

Transportation jobs decreased slightly, largely the result of a massive lost in the trucking subsector and little movement elsewhere in the sector.

landline.media

 

[Mike]

Pretty simple to figure this out, I think.

Last year, companies were expanding as if the boom was going to last forever. Last month, we had some significant shutdowns.

Today, with experience and a good work record, you could probably find a job in most areas of the transportation industry easily within a week.

And don't forget, DRIVER SHORTAGE!