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White Rivian R2 electric SUV parked on a leaf-covered path in a wooded area, shown from the front three-quarter angle with distinctive oval headlights, black trim, and roof rails under soft natural light.
Newsby Wayne ParhamJune 17, 2026

Rivian Layoffs Will Not Impact Production Workers, R2 Has Launched

Rivian announces layoffs, but production is not expected to be impacted as the electric vehicle manufacturer starts R2 SUV deliveries to customers. The company’s 2026 first-quarter net profit was down $87 million from the same quarter in 2025.

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NewsDecember 31, 2009

Stranded Drivers to Sue Arrow Trucking Company

PHILADELPHIA - Arrow Trucking Co. is being sued by a Philadelphia attorney on behalf of the 1,400 former employees laid off right before Christmas, many of whom were truck drivers left stranded at truck stops.

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NewsDecember 22, 2009

Sudden Layoffs Leave Company Drivers Stranded at Gas Pumps

HOUSTON - Arrow Trucking employees were reportedly unaware they had been laid off until their gas cards no longer worked or someone showed up to tow away their trucks.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2009

Freightliner Plans Massive Charlotte-Area Layoff

PORTLAND, OR – Truck manufacturer Freightliner has announced plans to lay off more than 2,100 employees at three plants in North Carolina because of sagging sales.

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NewsDecember 10, 2008

Kenworth to Cut Washington Production, Lay Off 400

RENTON, WA – Kenworth Truck Co. will scale back most of its truck production at its Renton, Wash., plant and lay off more than 400 workers as sales slump.

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NewsJune 18, 2008

Magna Cuts 400 Jobs as Truck Downturn Bites

AURORA, ONTARIO, CANADA - Magna International Inc. recently announced it will lay off about 400 workers at its Formet Industries factory in St.Thomas, Ont. as the drop in sales of big trucks and sport utility vehicles works its way through from automakers to suppliers.

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