AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA

Portland, Oregon-based Daimler Truck North America, an automotive industry manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced that it will relocate its Swan Island Freightliner and Western Star truck manufacturing operation from Portland to larger facilities in North and South Carolina.

The relocation will impact 375 employees and is scheduled for the end of October 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, “It’s a network decision. Portland’s production profile is different from our larger plants. It’s not an indictment on Portland and what Portland’s offering.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CARLEX GLASS AMERICA

Nashville, Tennessee-based Carlex Glass America, a Tier 1 supplier of original equipment and replacement glass for automakers and aftermarket industries, has announced a restructuring and the planned closure of its Vonore, Tennessee manufacturing facility by the end of September 2026.

The closure will impact 325 employees, with operations continuing through September, with layoffs taking effect at the end of the month.

According to a company statement, "The decision is part of the company’s broader effort to realign its manufacturing footprint, including significant expansion of its operations in Nashville, to accommodate shifting market dynamics and customer demand. Carlex is committed to supporting affected employees throughout the transition, including opportunities for reassignment at other facilities where available as well as career transition support, resume and interview assistance, and continuation of certain benefits following separation."

“This decision was a difficult one because of the enormous contribution of so many amazing team members in Vonore, as well as our ties to the broader community that we have called home and supported for so long, but it in no way reflects a decision to reduce Carlex’s commitment to the State of Tennessee. To the contrary, we are substantially expanding operations in Nashville as part of this overall restructuring. As we do so, we will fully support our affected colleagues in Vonore as they identify and pursue their next career opportunity.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE

Irvine, California-based Rivian Automotive, an automotive technology company building a platform for electric vehicles, including SUVs, delivery vehicles, and pickup trucks, has executed a 2% reduction in Rivian’s workforce

Approximately 300+ employees, mainly members of Rivian's service, sales, and marketing teams.

According to a company statement, “We recently restructured a handful of teams within Rivian as we work to profitably scale our business.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?