Research 2026
Freight Office Labor Market Context: June 2026
Help logistics operators separate truck labor movement from the wider transportation employment picture. Figures were checked against primary federal sources on August 1, 2026.
Verified 2026-08-01 | 2 primary sources
Research intent
Audience: freight office leaders. Search intent: current trucking benchmark research. Reader outcome: a cited table that can be used in an operating review.
Industry evidence
"America's truck drivers have been on the frontlines of this pandemic, delivering goods to every corner of this country. We're grateful for their work, and today we're taking action to support them so we can build a more resilient trucking workforce that will keep our economy moving."
Official 2023 trucking statistic: Trucks moved $996.4 billion of freight across the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico in 2023, up 5.2% compared to 2022. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics: 2023 North American Transborder Freight Numbers
Sources and methodology
Values are transcribed from the named federal release. Calculated values are labeled. The report does not mix in LogisticsTrucks customer data or an uncited industry estimate.
- Employment Situation Summary Table B: June 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Accessed 2026-08-01
- Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in June 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | Accessed 2026-08-01
Transportation and warehousing
Truck transportation
Warehousing and storage
Support activities for transportation
Couriers and messengers
Verified benchmark table
| Transportation and warehousing | +2.3 thousand monthly |
| Truck transportation | -1.3 thousand monthly |
| Warehousing and storage | +5.1 thousand monthly |
| Support activities for transportation | -2.0 thousand monthly |
Operating comparison table
| Couriers and messengers | +1.6 thousand monthly |
| Annual transportation and warehousing change | +39.4 thousand |
| Survey | BLS establishment survey |
| Reference month | June 2026 |
Research record
| Verification date | 2026-08-01 |
| Source count | 2 |
| Data policy | Primary public sources; calculations labeled |
| Use limitation | Benchmark context, not legal or financial advice |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was this report verified?
The source links and displayed figures were checked on August 1, 2026.
Can I reuse the table?
Yes. Keep the source name, measurement date, and any calculation label with the figures.
Is this a forecast?
No. It presents published observations and clearly identified calculations.
How should an operator use it?
Use it as a benchmark for freight office leaders, then compare it with your own lane, fleet, or payroll records.
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