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General Motors and Jack Cooper, a prominent vehicle transportation company, have officially ended their long-standing relationship after contract negotiations reached an impasse late Friday. This significant development has prompted the nearly 100-year-old vehicle hauling company to begin the process of winding down its operations, resulting in an anticipated loss of approximately 2,500 jobs. In response to this situation, GM has restarted shipments of its new vehicles from various manufacturing facilities to dealerships while utilizing alternative haulers to maintain its distribution efforts.
A General Motors spokesperson noted, "We can confirm that Jack Cooper Transport management has informed us of their plans to unilaterally stop services to GM, effective immediately. In light of this material breach of their agreement and the ongoing and timely needs of GM’s business, we have no choice but to implement contingency plans with other providers. We do not anticipate any further disruptions to the delivery of our vehicles. GM is grateful to all of Jack Cooper's employees over the years.
FEBRUARY 28, 2019 — Original post…
Kansas City, Missouri-based Jack Cooper Transport Company, the largest over-the-road transporter of light-vehicles in the United States and Canada and is one of the largest inspectors and shippers of pre-owned vehicles in the United States, has filed the appropriate state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice and union notices indicating the company will be ceasing yard management operations at its Kentucky Truck Plant terminal located in Louisville, Kentucky on April 21, 2019.
This closure is expected to be permanent and will affect 425 yard employees who provide yard management services. The company’s core business, carhaul/transportation, will continue to operate from the facility and no truck drivers are affected. The company currently operates 1700 trucks out of more than 50 terminals in the United States and Canada.
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