San Diego, California, October 8, 2025
News Summary
Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC, a trucking company based in San Diego, has announced its permanent closure by the end of October 2025, resulting in the layoff of 116 employees. The decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the freight industry, including reduced consumer demand and trade policy pressures. This closure adds to a series of recent layoffs across the trucking sector, reflecting broader market difficulties.
San Diego, California – Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC to Cease Operations
Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC, a San Diego-based trucking company, will permanently close operations at the end of October 2025, leading to the layoff of 116 employees. This includes eight dispatchers, three administrative assistants, and 105 delivery associates.
A WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice was filed in California on September 1, 2025, announcing the shutdown date of October 31, 2025. The company’s closure reflects ongoing challenges in the freight industry, which has been impacted by various external factors affecting demand and operational viability.
Industry Challenges and Layoffs
Epic Lightning Fast Service operated 59 power units and was involved in interstate general freight transportation services. The decision to shut down comes in the wake of similar actions in the industry, such as the shutdown of TGS Transportation in Fresno, California. That company ceased operations in July 2025 after 40 years in business due to challenging market conditions.
The freight industry is currently facing a downturn attributed to trade policy pressures and reduced consumer demand. This changing landscape is leading to significant reductions in workforce across trucking companies and manufacturers. Notable layoffs have been reported from companies such as Accelore Group, which cut 214 jobs in Texas on November 1, 2025. Additionally, NFI Interactive Logistics is preparing to lay off 79 workers in Indiana between October 18 and October 25, 2025.
Nationwide Impact
The reduction in workforce across the freight industry includes numerous companies, with a total of 8,794 reported job cuts in recent weeks nationwide. This trend is impacting various sectors, including trucking, warehousing, logistics, and food suppliers. States experiencing significant freight-related layoffs include Arizona, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas.
The closure of Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC adds to the growing list of companies reeling from the difficult market environment, indicative of a broader trend in the freight industry as it navigates these tough times. With significant reductions in personnel and operational closures, the trucking sector will likely feel the ongoing effects of these economic pressures.
FAQ
When will Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC cease operations?
Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC will permanently close operations at the end of October 2025.
How many employees will be laid off due to the closure?
The company plans to lay off 116 employees, including eight dispatchers, three administrative assistants, and 105 delivery associates.
What is the reason for the closure of Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC?
The closure follows ongoing challenges in the freight industry, impacted by trade policy pressures and reduced consumer demand.
How many job cuts have occurred nationwide in the freight industry recently?
A total of 8,794 reported job cuts in recent weeks nationwide have impacted various sectors, including trucking, warehousing, logistics, and food suppliers.
Industry Overview Chart
| Company | Location | Closure Date | Job Cuts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC | San Diego, CA | October 31, 2025 | 116 |
| TGS Transportation | Fresno, CA | July 2025 | Not specified |
| Accelore Group | Texas | November 1, 2025 | 214 |
| NFI Interactive Logistics | Indiana | October 18-25, 2025 | 79 |
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