AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ALAN RITCHEY

Valley View, Texas-based Alan Ritchey, a logistics and trucking company contracted to operate the U.S. Postal Service's Denver Regional Transfer Hub, has announced the closure of the U.S. Postal Service’s Denver Regional Transfer Hub.

The closure will impact 729 employees commencing on February 28, 2026.

CEO Robby Ritchey noted, "We regret that we could not provide more notice of this layoff. The United States Postal Service notified the Company by letter late in the day on December 29, 2025, that, effective February 28, 2026, it is terminating the performance period of the Company’s contract with it. This was not expected or foreseeable. The performance period has been continuously extended over the last year.

Further, the Company could not foresee that the USPS would provide such short notice of termination, since we had previously been informed that USPS would modify and transition the facility to a USPS facility, a process that would take more than 61 days.

On Monday, January 5, 2026, we spoke with the USPS by phone and requested an extension of the performance period. USPS declined. The Company is left with no other options."

In July, USPS Deputy Assistant Inspector General Mary Lloyd released a critical audit of the Denver mail hub, finding that the facility lacked sufficient security to safeguard registered mail and recommending termination of its management contract at the end of 2025.

An April inspection revealed numerous packages that had been cut open, with labels and contents missing. Damaged mail was not turned over to USPS staff as required, and the volume of compromised packages far exceeded that of comparable USPS-run facilities.

The audit concluded that these deficiencies exposed mail to theft and unauthorized handling. USPS management also raised concerns that contract employees were opening Priority Mail Open and Distribute (PMOD) sacks to selectively steal medications.

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 I SQUARED LOGISTICS LLC

Holly Springs, North Carolina-based I Squared Logistics LLC, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner, has abruptly ceased operations in the Wake County town of Garner with little or no notice and initiated a mass reduction in force.

The reduction impacted 161 delivery drivers and related support staff.

According to a company statement, “Advance notice could not be provided because circumstances arose that were not reasonably foreseeable at the time notice would otherwise have been required. The circumstances leading to the employment loss developed rapidly and outside ISQU’s control."

Amazon issued a statement, “I Squared Logistics decided to exit the Delivery Service Partner program. When a DSP exits the program and transitions occur, we focus on minimizing disruption for customers while helping affected delivery associates find opportunities with other DSPs in the area. This typically involves hosting job fairs and directly connecting them with hiring DSPs. Many delivery associates can transition to new roles with minimal disruption.”

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 CRST

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based CRST, a transportation and logistics company, has announced a restructuring and optimization of its logistics business, including fleet adjustments with the removal and reallocation of 300 trucks.

The restructuring will impact 300+ employees, primarily in the company's Over-The-Road (OTR) division. Separations are expected to begin in February 2026.

A company statement noted, “In response to the challenging over-the-road market, CRST announced plans today to redistribute much of its Capacity Solutions OTR fleet operations to other business units. This will result in a reduction of nearly 200 trucks from this fleet, and a redeployment of approximately 100 to other growing areas of the business. The Capacity Solutions brokerage service, customers and assets remain unchanged. This decision is intended to strengthen our ability to serve customers through the solutions that drive the most value, reliability and long-term stability. Regrettably, this will result in headcount reductions. Nationwide, over 300 employees are impacted, and yesterday we provided a 60-day notice to those affected, a large portion of whom are our drivers."

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?