FTR Reports Preliminary North American…
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for September fell m/m 29% to 28,100 units. September 2021 activity was down 12% y/y with Class 8 orders now totaling 453,...
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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rate…
The unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 5.7 percent (not seasonally adjusted) in September 2021 according to analysis of recently updated data from the Bureau ...
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FTR Collaborates with Food Shippers…
FTR is collaborating with Food Shippers of America for a webinar Current Transportation Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry scheduled for Oct. 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The pande...
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Phillips Industries Releases New Dual…
Phillips Industries has introduced a new Dual Pole Maintenance Kit to remove contaminants and corrosion from liftgate sockets and plugs to help prevent avoidable downtime and exten...
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Real Average Hourly Earnings Increased…
All Employees Real average hourly earnings for all employees increased 0.2 percent from August to September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today...
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Producer Price Index for Final…
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Final demand prices moved up 0.7% in Augus...
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Labor Force Participation 61.6 Percent…
The labor force participation rate was 61.6% in September 2021. September marked 17 months into the recovery from the February–April 2020 recession. While the participation rate ...
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Most Taxpayers who Requested an…
Oct. 15 is the filing extension deadline. Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their 2020 tax return must file tomorrow to avoid the penalty for filing late. E...
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Unemployment Claims Nudge Closer to…
States reported that 293,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 9, the lowest level during the pandemic era. New claims are down significantly ...
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