U.S. Freight Delivery Job Cuts and Company Closures 2026
A wave of layoffs and closures across the U.S. Freight economy has eliminated approximately 1,850 jobs at 15 companies in nine states, signaling a
The U.S. Freight economy is experiencing widespread job reductions, with 1,850 positions affected across 15 companies in nine states. The cuts span Texas, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, and Massachusetts.
Texas and Amazon-Dependent Contractors Hit Hardest
Texas-based delivery contractors, particularly those reliant on Amazon, are leading the wave of closures and layoffs. Two Texas delivery companies eliminated 345 combined positions. Eagles Delivery LLC reported 115 job cuts in Roanoke, Texas, with layoffs effective September 12. 4XH Logistics LLC, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, is winding down operations after its Amazon contract ended. Gabriel Hilario said "the loss of the Amazon contract resulted in the closure." The shutdown in San Antonio eliminates 230 jobs, with layoffs scheduled from November 6 to November 19.
Major Carrier and Logistics Firms Announce Closures
Multiple logistics and delivery firms are shutting down operations with significant workforce impacts. P1 Logistics LLC will permanently cease operations in Littleton, Massachusetts, affecting 77 employees from October 24 to December 23. The breakdown includes 74 delivery associates and 3 managers.
Other significant closures documented in state filings include:
| Company | Location | Employees Affected | Closure/Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardor Delivery Services | Centerville, Ohio | 179 | Effective Nov. 26 |
| Capstone Delivery Inc. | South Gate, California | 106 | Beginning Nov. 21 |
| CJ Logistics America | Newville, Pennsylvania | 56 | Scheduled Oct. 31 |
| Kenco Logistic Services | Northampton, Pennsylvania | 52 | Nov. 16 through Apr. 1, 2027 |
| Postal Center International | Brownsburg, Indiana | 151 | Reported |
| CTI Foods Bean LLC | Saginaw, Texas | 66 | Scheduled Nov. 9 |
| Packaging Corp. Of America | Gas City, Indiana | 72 | Effective Nov. 2 |
Broader Industry Impacts Across Sectors
Job cuts span transportation, logistics, warehousing, and freight-generating manufacturing. Food production and manufacturing firms are also reducing their workforces, which directly impacts freight volumes.
Ruiz Foods announced 176 layoffs at its Dinuba, California, operation. Six workers were laid off between September 2 and September 9, with 170 positions scheduled for elimination on November 4. Ruiz Foods President Kimberli Carroll said "the reductions were necessary to align production capacity with anticipated customer demand." The Dinuba plant, which employs about 1,400 workers, will remain open.
Further manufacturing and food sector cuts include FPL Food LLC eliminating 179 positions in Augusta, Georgia, with a permanent reduction scheduled for October 31. Flagstone Foods plans to eliminate 98 jobs in Dothan, Alabama, with layoffs beginning October 22. Pepsi Beverages is cutting 143 jobs at its Hyattsville, Maryland, operation, effective November 13.
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Is indefinitely curtailing oriented strand board production at its Jasper, Texas, facility, affecting 150 workers beginning October 2. The company expects to incur approximately $4 million to $6 million in severance and other one-time costs during 2026. The workforce adjustments are scheduled to continue into early 2027, as seen with the Kenco Logistic Services timeline in Pennsylvania.
