Episode Synopsis "Surprising unemployment data, consumer spending shifts"

JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland sit down to discuss the state of the economy and freight. They dive into research, jobless claims reports, and assess how the trucking sector will react.   Apple Podcasts Spotify Watch the LIVE video More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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