{"id":721,"date":"2026-01-14T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theamericanjobcenter.org\/news\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T20:20:27","slug":"when-one-door-closes-others-are-already-open-job-and-training-opportunities-after-the-standard-forwarding-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theamericanjobcenter.org\/news\/when-one-door-closes-others-are-already-open-job-and-training-opportunities-after-the-standard-forwarding-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities – Standard Forwarding Closure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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When One Door Closes, Others Are Already Open: Job and Training Opportunities After the Standard Forwarding Closure<\/strong>
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The closure of Standard Forwarding is more than a business headline. It\u2019s a personal disruption for the drivers, technicians, office staff, and support teams who kept freight moving day in and day out. Losing a job can feel like the ground shifting under your feet\u2014but it does not erase your experience, your skills, or your value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news, and it is genuinely good news, is this: our region is actively hiring, and several employers and training partners are stepping forward right now with concrete opportunities for people affected by this closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not about starting over. It\u2019s about redirecting momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transportation & Logistics: Skills That Travel Well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve worked in trucking, logistics, or fleet operations, you already hold a toolkit that many employers are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simon\u2019s Trucking<\/strong> is currently hiring for multiple positions, including Regional Hazmat & Tanker Drivers, OTR CDL-A Drivers, Tire Technicians, and Truck & Trailer Mechanics. With nearly 80 years in the industry, Simon\u2019s emphasizes professionalism, safety, flexible home time, and in-house maintenance support\u2014all things seasoned transportation workers understand matter .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hirschbach Motor Lines<\/strong> is actively recruiting former Standard Forwarding employees across office roles, diesel technician positions, and professional driving careers. Their model includes multiple route and home-time options and clear career paths beyond the truck for those interested in operations or shop leadership .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McCoy Companies<\/strong> (including Foodliner, Quest Liner, Truck Country, and McCoy Construction & Forestry) are also hiring across transportation, logistics support, diesel service, equipment, and dealership roles. These opportunities span both hands-on technical work and operational support functions, with direct HR contacts available for impacted workers .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tucker Freight Lines<\/strong> offers opportunities in operations, leadership, driver management, maintenance, and customer support. With a strong safety culture and a track record of growth, Tucker emphasizes long-term development, not just filling seats .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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