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Unemployment Rate (monthly data, seasonally adjusted)
The generally low unemployment rate in recent years suggests a tight labor market for industry in general, as well as for transportation firms. It also suggests increased demand for...
U.S. International Waterborne Commerce, Imports and Exports (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Approximately 40 percent by value (75 percent in terms of tonnage) of cargo carried in U.S. foreign trade is...
U.S. International Trade in Goods (monthly data, seasonally adjusted)
International trade represents a growing share of the U.S. economy. Changes in the level of both imports and exports affect the level of demand for transportation...
U.S. Car and Truck Sales (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Car and truck sales can be seen as an indicator of future demands to be placed on transportation infrastructure. Trends in sales for particular types of vehicles may also...
Value of U.S. Mexico Trade (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Surface freight is useful in monitoring the value and modal patterns of trade with Canada and Mexico, our North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners. Canada is...
Value of U.S. Canada Trade (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Value of U.S. Mexico Trade (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Surface freight is useful in monitoring the value and modal patterns of trade...
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of the Labor Statistics, "Price & Living Conditions: Average Price Data. "http://www.bls.gov/sahome.html.
Retail Gasoline Prices (weekly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Retail On-Highway Diesel Prices (weekly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Motor fuel prices are an important cost component of highway transportation. Changes in motor fuel...
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, "Retail Gasoline Prices" and "On-Highway Diesel Prices." Internet site: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/special/gasoline_update/...
Rail Operations: Train-Miles per Employee Hour (monthly data, not seasonally adjusted)
Train-miles per employee hour is one measure for labor productivity in railroad transportation.
Total train miles includes yard-switching miles.
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