42 truck drivers will soon lose their jobs as FedEx is restructuring its delivery network nationwide.
62 employees at the FedEx facility in Palm Springs, California, will be laid off effective September 29. The workers were informed of the layoffs months ago, received written notice, and, in some cases, were offered other positions within the company.
Of the 62 affected employees, the company’s WARN notice lists 26 “courier/DOT” positions and 16 “courier/variable-shift driver/DOT” positions as part of the layoffs.
“For several years now, we have been engaged in a network transformation—called Network 2.0—to improve the way we pick up, transport, and deliver packages in the United States and Canada,” a FedEx representative told City News Service on Wednesday. “This initiative aims to streamline service with a ‘one van, one neighborhood’ model, improving efficiency and customer service. We are committed to supporting affected employees through job placement, assistance, relocation aid, or severance pay.”
“These decisions are never made lightly and reflect our commitment to supporting the affected employees.”
FedEx expects the company-wide restructuring to result in savings of $2 billion for the company by the end of 2027.
