Freight Sector Job Cuts Hit 1,850 Workers Across 15 Companies
A fresh wave of job cuts and facility shutdowns is moving through the United States freight sector, as delivery contractors, logistics operators, food producers and packaging firms disclosed reductions touching roughly 1,850 workers, according to the Freight Distress Report. The report, cited by the source, tracks distress across the freight economy and lists job losses or closures at 15 companies spread across Texas, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana and Massachusetts.
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Transportation and logistics account for several of the largest reductions, with 4XH Logistics, Ardor Delivery Services, Postal Center International, Eagles Delivery and Capstone Delivery among the affected operators. Freight-generating manufacturing and food production sites are also absorbing cuts, including Louisiana-Pacific, Ruiz Foods, FPL Food, Flagstone Foods and Packaging Corp. of America.
Texas delivery contractors shed hundreds of positions
Two delivery companies in Texas are together eliminating 345 jobs. In the San Antonio area, 4XH Logistics LLC, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, is winding down operations after its contract with Amazon ended, a move that removes 230 positions. The layoffs are set to start Nov. 6 and finish Nov. 19, based on WARN filings and local reports. Company President Gabriel Hilario attributed the closure to the loss of the Amazon contract.
Eagles Delivery LLC separately reported 115 job cuts in Roanoke, Texas. A WARN notice was filed Sept. 8, and the layoffs took effect Sept. 12.
Massachusetts contractor to cease operations
P1 Logistics LLC, another Amazon delivery contractor, is expected to permanently stop operating in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company told Massachusetts officials that 77 employees would be affected, comprising 74 delivery associates and three managers. State records show the reductions are scheduled from Oct. 24 through Dec. 23.
Ohio and California closures
In Ohio, Ardor Delivery Services filed a WARN notice covering 179 employees in Centerville. The filing classifies the action as a closure effective Nov. 26.
Capstone Delivery Inc. is also closing an operation in South Gate, California, affecting 106 employees starting Nov. 21. The WARN filing describes the action as a permanent plant closure in the transportation and warehousing sector.
Pennsylvania logistics site to shut
CJ Logistics America plans to close its logistics facility in Newville, Pennsylvania, affecting 56 employees. The roughly 1.1 million-square-foot site is scheduled to close Oct. 31, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. The facility holds food-grade certification and provides warehousing and logistics services.
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