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Only hiring for today, won't prepare organizations for tomorrow
In April of 1860, the Pony Express made its first delivery from St. Joseph, MO to San Francisco, CA. It took ten days to make the trip and cost $5???in current day dollars more than $225???to mail half an ounce. More than 115 years later, a series of deregulations allowed private carriers to ship packages by air and for the first time deliver them to and from all of the 48 contiguous states. ... read more »
New projects poised to create thousands of clean transportation jobs in 2013
Transportation industry professionals could have a wide variety of employment opportunities available in 2013, as more companies are dedicating resources toward clean travel options. ... read more »
Transportation union officials encourage U.S. job growth
Members of the Transportation Trades Department are promoting the development of new transportation industry positions around the United States. ... read more »
Nebraska job fair highlights careers in transportation industry
In Nebraska, job seekers could find a variety of available employment opportunities in the transportation industry during an upcoming job fair. ... read more »
U.S. trucking industry adds thousands of positions in January
The trucking sector started the new year with increased hiring, as the industry saw its workforce gain at least 5,000 new employees last month. ... read more »
Transportation jobs are major priorities in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, state leaders are studying ways to create more transportation industry jobs for local residents. ... read more »
Will the U.S. transportation industry grow in 2013?
The U.S. transportation industry is slowly inching forward, thanks in part to increased hiring by several employers. ... read more »
U.S. rail transportation industry provides cost-effective alternative for businesses
The U.S. rail transportation industry saw its profits increase over the past few years, thanks in part to company leaders' focus on energy efficiency and expense reduction. ... read more »
Ridership increase could help transportation industry
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently released data that showed gains for the U.S. economy. ... read more »
Transit jobs of all kinds in need
When thinking of highways and transportation, many prospective employees think only of the vehicles that travel along these avenues, but there are also many positions centered around servicing these roadways. ... read more »
Trucking and shipping company builds on Ohio presence
The trucking industry has been making a comeback in the United States as the recession winds down, though placements have been harder to fill in some parts of the country. ... read more »
Travel industry key for recovery
According to many economic experts, the travel industry continues to play a vital role in the U.S. economy, with many sectors employing people from coast to coast. ... read more »
Unemployment rate in Pennsylvania drops in April
The U.S. economy has exhibited consistent signs of a gradual recovery through the first few months of 2012, evidenced by rising consumer sentiments and decreasing unemployment rates across the nation. ... read more »
Hertz wants to hire more veterans, thanks to recent travel industry growth
A major car rental company is doing its part to increase employment opportunities to members of the military, after it introduced a new website to allow better access. ... read more »
The trucking sector experiences an employment hiccup in March
Recently released data from the Labor Department showed the economy added 120,000 jobs in March 2012, down from approximately 200,000 in each of the previous three months, reports The Associated Press. ... read more »
Transportation jobs on the rise in Michigan and Kansas
Trucking giant YRC Worldwide has announced plans to move its operations from Ohio to Kansas. ... read more »
Coyote Logistics to create 400 new transportation-related jobs in Chicago
A technology startup company that specializes in transportation planning and logistics is vowing to create 400 new jobs in Chicago. ... read more »
BLS Employment Situation Report: December 2011
Total U.S. employment grew by 200,000 positions in December, while the unemployment rate fell from an adjusted 8.7 to 8.5 percent. Government payrolls lost just 12,000 positions over the month, though the total is down 280,000 from a year ago. ... read more »
Transportation projects get shot in the arm with multi-million dollar federal grants
In an effort to boost job creation in the transportation sector, the federal government has announced that more than 300 public projects will share $928.5 million in infrastructure improvement grants. ... read more »
Railroads look to add thousands of new jobs to keep up with increased demand
Despite signs of a slowdown in the economic recovery, America's railroad systems are looking to hire thousands of new workers as more businesses switch their shipments from trucking due to the high cost of gasoline and diesel. ... read more »
Transportation industry receives grants for training
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to extend grants to areas that are in dire need of consulting and training within the transportation industry. ... read more »
Transportation focus of new jobs in Florida and Indiana
Florida officials have announced the state will invest millions of dollars to boost the region's transportation and trade capacity. The news comes as one freight carrier said it will expand to create more jobs in Indiana. ... read more »
Transportation companies report second quarter gains
The Norfolk Southern Corporation, a Virgina-based rail transportation company, has reported a new 52-week high for the stock of the business. ... read more »
Amtrak receives federal loans for new locomotives
Federal funding can provide a much needed boost to a certain sector of the economy, as the new plans for a high-speed rail system with new locomotives will help to revolutionize the transportation industry. ... read more »
Many optimistic about transportation industry
The transportation industry appears to be on the upswing, according to a recent survey of economists and other experts. ... read more »
Logistics companies add jobs in Nevada, Pennsylvania
The transportation and logistics sector is adding jobs in Nevada and Pennsylvania??as two companies announce multi-million dollar expansions in the states. ... read more »
Experts say lack of managers hurting Africa's economy
Despite efforts to train Africa's younger workers, there is a shortage of middle managers, which some experts say is hurting the overall growth of the continent's economy. ... read more »
Trucking industry employers increase hiring
The American Trucking Association (ATA) reports that more drivers are needed to fill positions with companies across the United States. ... read more »
California needs high speed rail workers
In an age where everything is moving ahead quickly, California is trying to make sure its citizens are able to get from one place to another as fast as they possibly can. ... read more »
Mississippi jobs focus on the water
Business has been slow in the south over the last few years, but plenty of activity is starting to stir in Mississippi as new state initiatives encourage reforms. ... read more »
Trucking companies often unable to fill open positions
As millions continue to look for work, there are some sectors that have been seeing a shortage of employees, with a number of positions going unfilled. ... read more »
Transportation industry adding jobs in Florida
The transportation industry remains a fast-growing sector in some regions, with more staff required to handle daily operations. ... read more »
Travel sector employs millions
According to recently released research, the travel sector was one of the leading drivers of increased employment in the United States. ... read more »
South African job picture remains bleak
Around the world, populations struggle with high levels of unemployment for years at a time. Among the nations having the most difficulty is South Africa, with a jobless rate of 25 percent. ... read more »
DOT launches initiative to hire veterans in rail industry
The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching a new initiative that seeks to employ veterans in the rail industry. ... read more »
Employment opportunities improve in the transportation sector
The U.S. economy is rebounding slowly, and more towns and industries have available funds to improve roadways and transportation methods. ... read more »
Transportation sectors experience growth across the United States
Recently, hiring in two sectors of the transportation industry experienced upticks in employment in the United States. New jobs are expected to increase in 2012 in several areas, including Arizona and Connecticut. ... read more »
U.S. makes healthy gains in manufacturing jobs
Recent employment figures are highlighting healthy gains in the manufacturing sector, with the industry picking up more jobs than expected, buoyed by surging car sales and increased factory orders. ... read more »
Union Pacific, AAR to expand projects, hire more workers nationwide
Union Pacific and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) have announced plans that include the hiring of thousands of new workers throughout the U.S. ... read more »
Infrastructure improvements to create thousands of transportation jobs
There's good news on the job front for transportation workers, as a number of infrastructure improvement projects are expected to create thousands of new jobs in New York, New Jersey and Illinois. ... read more »
Transportation industry improving around America
In a move that will likely have an impact on the industrial hiring industry, General Motors recently announced that it would be adding more than 4,000 jobs in eight states. ... read more »
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