Total Workers Affected
445
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Transportation & Warehousing
Central Freight Lines
445 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in TX - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 445
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 223
- Avg / notice
Central Freight Lines has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 445 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Central Freight Lines has 2 recorded filings covering 445 workers across 1 state, primarily TX, the 417th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Central Freight Lines put 445 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 417th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #417
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 6%
- larger than 94% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by TX
Where Central Freight Lines Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Dec 2021
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
445 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2021
Mass Layoff
Waco, TX · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Dec 13, 2021
153
workers
Filed Dec 13, 2021
Mass Layoff
Ft. Worth, TX · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Dec 13, 2021
292
workers
Filed Dec 13, 2021
How Central Freight Lines compares in Transportation & Warehousing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Airlines | 42,706 | 9 | WA |
| 2 | American Airlines | 19,230 | 6 | WA |
| 3 | Delta Air Lines | 17,074 | 2 | WA |
| 4 | Southwest Airlines | 7,210 | 7 | CO |
| 5 | Uber Technologies | 6,700 | 1 | CA |
| 6 | Spirit Airlines | 5,247 | 6 | FL |
| 7 | United Airlines (Washington Dulles International Airport) | 3,036 | 1 | VA |
| 8 | American Airlines-DFW | 2,475 | 1 | TX |
| 9 | Central Freight Lines (this page) | 445 | 2 | TX |
What this means for TX workers
Central Freight Lines has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 445 workers, most recently on Dec 13, 2021.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in TX, where Central Freight Lines's filings were reported. TX layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Central Freight Lines WARN Record
Central Freight Lines has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 445 workers between Dec 13, 2021 and Dec 13, 2021. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Central Freight Lines ranks #66 of 2223 tracked employers in TX. Among the 8 other Transportation & Warehousing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,955 affected workers -- Central Freight Lines's 445 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to TX's workforce agency, in the Transportation & Warehousing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 223 workers per notice, Central Freight Lines's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on TX-based Central Freight Lines notices should contact the TX workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Freight Lines laying off workers? ▼
Central Freight Lines has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 445 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Dec 13, 2021.
How many people has Central Freight Lines laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Central Freight Lines has affected 445 workers total, averaging 223 workers per notice.
What states has Central Freight Lines had layoffs in? ▼
Central Freight Lines has filed WARN notices in 1 state: TX.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Central Freight Lines layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Central Freight Lines's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Central Freight Lines has affected 445 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Transportation & Warehousing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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