AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CERTIFIED FREIGHT LOGISTICS

Santa Maria, California-based Certified Freight Logistics, a refrigerated trucking company and freight brokerage, has announced that it is ceasing operations after 95 years. The closure will affect operations in Santa Maria, California; Stockton, California; and Sumner, Washington.

The closure will impact approximately 157 employees, including 101 linehaul and local truck drivers. The target date is November 18, 2023.

Scott Cramer, president of Certified Freight Logistics, noted, “Management has been attempting to maintain profitable operations but current market conditions have made it difficult to operate without a loss. Pandemic volume demand, equipment availability issues, increased costs followed by falling freight rates, and reduced volume put us in a place to have to make this difficult decision. The company delayed any decision for some time while trying to resolve the fundamental operating issues and is no longer able to viably operate.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FLEXE (01/08/24)

JANUARY 8, 2024 — ANOTHER 99 GONE

In another round of layoffs, Flex cut another 38% of its workforce which impacted 99 employees.

A company spokesperson said in a statement, “Flexe made the decision given the ongoing market volatility in the logistics industry driven by continued macroeconomic uncertainty. While we have a very strong cash position, it is important that we preserve our ability to continue investing in the business."

CEO Karl Siebrecht noted, “Flexe made the decision given the ongoing market volatility in the logistics industry driven by continued macroeconomic uncertainty. While we have a very strong cash position, it is important that we preserve our ability to continue investing in the business. We remain committed to supporting our departing employees and to continuing to provide world-class service to our customers.”

OCTOBER 10, 2023 — Original blog…

Seattle, Washington-based Flexe, a provider of a cloud-based logistics platform to manage eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500, has announced a 33% reduction in its workforce.

Approximately 131 employees, including logistics, solutions and integration analysts, and senior software engineers located in Seattle, Washington, are impacted by the layoffs which will commence November 27, 2023.

A company spokesperson noted, that the decision was driven by the need to stay ahead of the changing economic environment that most logistics businesses are experiencing."

"We have made the difficult decision to part ways with 33% of staff. We are sincerely saddened to lose such great talent. Our team remains focused on serving our enterprise customers.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MATHESON FLIGHT EXTENDERS

Sacramento, California-based Matheson Flight Extenders, a provider of warehouse, logistics, and mail-handling services for the U.S. Postal Service, has announced the closure of two facilities resulting in a major reduction in force.

The reduction will target 660 employees in two Matheson Flight Extenders' facilities, 335 employees in Atlanta, Georgia, and 335 employees in Brandywine, Maryland, commencing on October 15, 2023.

The two facilities are involved in a Postal Service dispute that is being under review by the Bankruptcy Court.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?