Looks like the online shopping business has provided a large seasonal boost to the employment survey.
Employment in transportation and warehousing rose sharply in December (+50,000). Almost all of the gain occurred in the couriers and messengers industry (+42,000); seasonal hiring was particularly strong in December. [Emphasis mine]
Full BLS report is here.
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