Layoffs continue to impact the freight industry as firms across the U.S. and Mexico announced 8,794 job cuts over the past several weeks.
The workforce reductions are tied to companies operating in sectors such as trucking, warehousing, logistics, food suppliers and manufacturing.
In the U.S., companies announcing mass layoffs include Lacroix Electronics, FedEx, Frito-Lay, Blue Diamond Growers, Michaels Stores, Kohl’s, Target, JCPenney, Bilfinger Inc., Globe Motors and Geodis Inc., according to media reports and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices.
States that saw the most freight-related layoffs include Arizona, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas.
Freight-related companies in Mexico have also recently announced major workforce reductions.
Steel products producers Arcomex and Schneider Electric are reportedly laying off almost a combined 1,000 workers at factories in the Mexican cities of Queretaro and Tlaxcala, according to El Sol De Tlaxcala.
Tire maker Michelin also announced it was closing a factory in Queretaro, Mexico, eliminating 480 jobs, according to Reuters.
CompanyCityTypeReasonLayoff dateNumber of layoffsLacroix ElectronicsGrand Rapids, Michigan; El Paso, Texas; and Juarez, MexicoElectronics manufacturerFrance-based company is closing its two plants in US and Mexico; and a warehouse in El PasoJune1,250Pixelle Specialty SolutionsChillicothe, OhioProduces specialty papers for printing and packaging applicationsCompany restructuringAug. 10780Kohl’sMiddletown, OhioRetailerClosing e-fulfillment centerSept. 12768Blue Diamond GrowersSacramento, CaliforniaAlmond growers cooperativeClosing almond processing and manufacturing operationsSept. 1632Schneider ElectricTlaxcala, MexicoSteel products manufacturerDownsizingMarch500MichelinQuerétaro, MexicoTire manufacturerClosing plant, consolidating operationsDec. 31480ArcomexTlaxcala, MexicoSteel products manufacturerDownsizingMay450Frito-LayRancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaFood and beverage companyFacility closureJune 11432FedExJackson, GeorgiaParcel carrierClosing facilityJuly 14383RWTL Capacity Solutions LLCKingman, ArizonaClass 8 truck leasingUnspecifiedJune 16368Meyer Burger AmericasGoodyear, ArizonaSolar panel manufacturerClosing plantMay 22355KRP TransportBurlington, New JerseyTrucking companyUnspecifiedSept. 15298JCPenney Alliance Supply ChainHaslet, TexasRetailerDistribution center closureNov. 1296Momence Packing Co.Momence, IllinoisMeat packing companyClosing plant, restructuringJune 2274Michaels StoresTracy, CaliforniaRetailerDistribution center closureAug. 4229Need It Now Delivers LLCFort Lauderdale and Jupiter, FloridaTransportation and logistics providerLast mile delivery provider closing two operations due to loss of customerAug. 9171Bilfinger Inc.Theodore, AlabamaIndustrial manufacturing companyAdjusting workforce based on contract requirementsApril 16143Panera LLCOrlando, FloridaBakery restaurant chainClosing bread production, distribution facilityJuly 25114Stephens Distributing Co.Fort Lauderdale, FloridaWarehouse and distribution providerCompany saleDec. 31110Morgan Truck Body LLCOrrville, OhioManufacturer of commercial truck and van bodiesUnspecifiedAug. 1110Mission Linen SupplyChino, CaliforniaLinen and uniform supplierLayoffs at its Chino plant due to loss of businessAug. 282Stingray Pressure PumpingBelmont, OhioManufacturer of industrial products for oil and gas industryPlant closureAug. 1575
Globe MotorsDothan, AlabamaAutomotive manufacturerUnspecifiedJuly 2573Accelerate360 DistributionOntario, CaliforniaDistribution and logistics providerClosing facilityAug. 866Target Corp.Savannah, GeorgiaRetailerCutting jobs at a distribution centerAug. 1562WIOSS Atlanta LPForest Park, GeorgiaLogistics providerClosing distribution center it operated for KrogerJuly 1953Pratt IndustriesLivonia, MichiganPackaging supplierLoss of contract with Ford Motor Co.Aug. 1053Menzies AviationLos AngelesAviation services businessDiscontinuing freighter ground handling services at LAXJuly 3146Geodis LogisticsMt. Juliet, TennesseeTransport and logistics providerClosing facilityJune 1040NexTraq LLCAtlantaFleet management solution providerUnspecifiedJuly 2039Hickman’s Family FarmsBuckeye, ArizonaFresh eggs producer, distributorTemporarily closed due to bird fluJun 1621GTM Wholesale LiquidatorsSan Diego, CaliforniaRetailerClosing distribution centerJuly 3118Endries InternationalSycamore, IllinoisIndustrial components maker for OEMsLayoffs at warehouse and office locationUnspecified16JMJ Equipment Transport Inc.Yuma, ArizonaTrucking companyLayoffsJune 117
