U.S Department of Transportation praises trucking's efforts in new trafficking report. Amazon boosts warehouse worker pay. Southern California August cargo volumes reported, up or down? Another union threatens to strike, which could lead to suply chain disruptions and possible shortages of consumer products. Oil reacts to reports that China has announced the biggest real estate stimulus package and interest rate cuts; concerns that the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could hit regional supply and another hurricane threatens oil production in the U.S.