Freight Distress Report: Logistics, manufacturing cuts put 1,850 jobs on chopping block
A new wave of layoffs and facility closures is eliminating about thousands of jobs across logistics, delivery, food production, packaging and manufacturing operations. The post Freight Distress Report: Logistics, manufacturing cuts put 1,850 jobs on chopping block appeared first on FreightWaves .
The U.S. freight economy is experiencing a wave of layoffs and facility closures, resulting in approximately 1,850 job losses according to the latest Freight Distress Report. Companies spanning logistics, manufacturing, and food production sectors are implementing these reductions. Major reductions are centered around transportation and logistics operations in Texas, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, and Massachusetts.
Notable company layoffs include 4XH Logistics, Ardor Delivery Services, Postal Center International, Eagles Delivery, and Capstone Delivery. Additionally, food manufacturers such as Louisiana-Pacific, Ruiz Foods, FPL Food, Flagstone Foods, and Packaging Corp. of America are also reducing their workforce. Amazon delivery contractors in Texas have eliminated a combined total of 345 jobs, with 230 positions at 4XH Logistics LLC and 115 at Eagles Delivery LLC. The layoffs are set to commence between November 6 and 19, with a WARN filing by the companies.
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