U.S. freight and manufacturing sector cuts over 7,000 jobs in new wave of closures

Published Aug 19, 01:16 PM UTC

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A new wave of layoffs and facility closures is impacting over 7,000 workers across U.S. freight, distribution, and manufacturing networks. Major reductions include Tyson Foods eliminating more than 3,000 jobs by closing facilities in Illinois and Utah due to a historic cattle shortage. Wholesale distributor Essendant warned of over 1,200 job cuts across six states as it seeks capital or a buyer. Other significant cuts involve Postal Center International (457 jobs), FedEx (173 jobs), Daimler Truck (375 jobs), Carlex Glass America (325 jobs), HelloFresh (374 jobs), and various logistics providers like Ryder, CJ Logistics America, and Saddle Creek Corp. The closures span multiple states and sectors, reflecting broad restructuring in transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.

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Original headline: Freight Distress Report: More than 7,000 jobs cut in new wave of closures

Original language: EN-US