Hey truckers, ever wake up to news that just tanks your routes around the Puget Sound? 🚛💥 That’s what’s hitting us with MacMillan-Piper, the transloading outfit that’s shutting its doors for good as of July 10, 2025. Their parent company, GSC Logistics, dropped the bomb in a letter to Washington state, citing a nasty loss of operational funding. We’re talking layoffs ripping through Seattle and Tacoma—over 90 jobs gone in the blink of an eye.
This ain’t just some corporate shuffle; it’s a gut punch to the freight world. MacMillan-Piper handles six key facilities near the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, moving goods from ships to trucks like the pros they are. With them out, expect chaos on those lanes. 🚨 Truckers hauling into or out of the area could see delays stacking up, maybe even reroutes that burn extra fuel and eat into your pay. Freight rates? They might dip short-term from the slowdown, but long-haul, who knows—could squeeze brokers and tighten loads for us OTR folks.
It’s part of a bigger mess in the logistics biz, with GSC’s other arms feeling the heat too. Remember, boys and girls behind the wheel, this recession vibe is real—trucking’s tough enough without facilities vanishing overnight. Keep an eye on your dispatches; if you’re running Washington routes, double-check for updates before firing up that rig. ⛽
What’s your take on this shutdown? Hit the comments and share how it’s messing with your hauls. Know this before your next run through the Sound—stay safe out there!
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