Trucking jobs dip in August

Trucking industry payroll employment dipped by 900 jobs in August, and previously reported increases for June and July dropped by another 900 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Sept. 2. The dip in August was the first since January. However, compared to August 2010, trucking employment is up by 40,000, or 3.2 percent.

Surface trade rises in June

Trade using surface transportation between the United States and Canada and Mexico rose 11 percent in June over a year earlier to $77.5 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The June total was 0.3 percent higher than May.

TCA, clinic hold weight-loss contest

The Truckload Carriers Association is partnering with Lindora Clinic to create a weight-loss contest aimed at truck drivers and other industry members. TCA will select five fleets to compete beginning Jan. 24. The fleet and individual winners will be announced in May.