Adapting to Labor Volatility in Trucking and Warehousing
In April 2025, the U.S. transportation labor market sent mixed signals. According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, trucking employment, which showed strong momentum in March, dramatically slowed in April, adding just 1,400 jobs after a 7,000-job spike the previous month. Meanwhile, warehousing and storage jobs surged by nearly 10,000, fueled by importers rushing to bring goods in ahead of anticipated tariff increases. This uneven hiring landscape reflects broader supply chain uncertainty and a cautious economy…
