South Deerfield, Massachusetts — Goulet Trucking Inc. plans to lay off 144 employees in South Deerfield on April 18, 2026, according to a workforce notification filing.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice reported by layoff tracking services, the South Deerfield-based trucking company notified state officials that the layoffs will affect 144 employees at its local operations.
The WARN Act requires employers with large workforces to provide advance notice before significant layoffs or plant closures, giving workers and state agencies time to prepare for employment transitions and support services.
Goulet Trucking, Inc., a regional transportation and logistics company headquartered in western Massachusetts, operates trucking and freight services across the Northeast. The company has been a long-standing employer in the South Deerfield area, where logistics and transportation companies play a key role in the local economy.
The filing indicates that the job cuts are expected to take effect Saturday, April 18, 2026, though additional details about the reason for the layoffs were not immediately included in the notice.
Local workforce agencies typically respond to WARN filings by coordinating job placement assistance, retraining opportunities, and unemployment resources for affected workers.
The layoffs could have ripple effects in Franklin County, where trucking, warehousing, and logistics jobs support many households and related local businesses.
Some younger workers and early-career drivers entering the logistics field may also feel the impact, as regional trucking companies often provide entry-level employment opportunities.
It is not yet clear whether additional workforce changes or restructuring plans are expected at the company.
Officials and workforce agencies may release further details as the layoff date approaches.
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