State of Freight TODAY

Weekly Transportation Update: Job Openings Rise for First Time Since December

Written by The FTR Experts | 6/5/23 1:00 PM

U.S. adds 339,000 payroll jobs in May as unemployment also rises sharply.

  • Job openings increase modestly in April.
  • The ISM manufacturing index eases as the new orders component falls sharply.
  • Spot rate changes are mixed during the week following International Roadcheck.
  • Intermodal volumes continue a strong Q2.