More than 300 workers in Fort Worth are preparing to lose their jobs after FedEx announced a new round of layoffs. The cuts are part of a much bigger trend hitting Texas and the logistics industry as a whole. Here’s what’s going on and what it could mean for other Texas workers.
Over 300 FedEx Jobs Cut in Fort Worth
On May 20, FedEx filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission revealing that 305 employees at its Fort Worth logistics site will be laid off. The layoffs will begin on July 6 and continue through October 25. The facility, known as FedEx South, is located at 13500 Independence Parkway and currently employs around 580 people. More than half of the workforce is being impacted.
FedEx said the cuts are due to a major client moving its business to a new third-party logistics provider. According to the company, employees were informed in advance and may be eligible for support like job placement assistance, severance packages, or roles at nearby FedEx locations.
This Isn’t the First Round of Layoffs at the Fort Worth Site
This same industrial area has already seen its share of bad news. In 2023, the nearby FedEx North site laid off 290 employees under similar circumstances. The area also includes other logistics giants like UPS, Amazon, and DHL, making it a dense cluster of warehouse and distribution activity. Unfortunately, it’s also vulnerable to large-scale job shifts.
Texas Logistics Sector Sees More Layoffs Beyond FedEx
FedEx isn’t the only logistics company making cuts in Texas. DHL Supply Chain is also closing a facility in Carrollton, laying off 104 workers by September 14. These moves follow a national trend of companies reducing staff in response to customers shifting providers, contract changes, and cost-cutting strategies.
FedEx has also announced job cuts in other states:
- 220 employees in York, Pennsylvania
- 170 in Indianapolis, Indiana
- 94 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- 79 in Youngstown, Ohio
These cuts are all part of FedEx’s Network 2.0 initiative, which is restructuring the company’s delivery network to reduce operating costs and increase efficiency. Since 2022, FedEx’s global workforce has shrunk by more than 40,000 people, falling to 505,000 employees as of mid-2024.
What’s Next for FedEx Employees and Texas Workers?
FedEx says it remains committed to helping affected employees find new opportunities, whether within the company or elsewhere. But this round of layoffs, along with others at companies like Chevron, Intel, and even public organizations like Lewisville ISD and Child Care Associates, reflects an unsettling economic trend in Texas…