Dive Brief:
- 10 Roads Express and related companies are winding down operations as part of a permanent shutdown as of Jan. 30, Chief Legal Officer Aaron Gunderson confirmed to Trucking Dive.
- The shutdown comes after the U.S. Postal Service, 10 Roads Express’ primary customer, has made fundamental operational changes over the past 24 months, including the use of brokers and the insourcing of transportation work, according to the company.
- “This has resulted in a 70% loss of revenue for 10 Roads so far, with all indications that this trend will continue,” the company said in a statement.
Dive Insight:
A company message on Monday told workers that the 10 Roads group of companies made the difficult decision to wind down operations.
According to the company, all employees, approximately 2,000, will be laid off. The Carter Lake, Iowa-based business reported having 2,462 power units and 2,606 drivers as of Oct. 21, 2025, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data.
The business gave USPS 60 days’ notice that it would end its contracts on Jan. 30 but said it would continue to provide dedicated and timely service to its customers through that date, according to the internal staff message.
The Postal Service declined to comment on the situation or its recent operations in general. Former Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy initiated a series of changes during his time leading the agency, including a network overhaul, before stepping down in March. The agency is further refining its strategy under new Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner..
Besides losing a major client, 10 Roads was also involved in several lawsuits. That included arguing to reverse a judgment of over $1 million against the company following an Oct. 6 jury verdict for a case involving a former lead dispatcher.
