C.H. Robinson: 1,400 jobs cut

Rolled out AI-driven pricing, scheduling, and shipment tracking tools. Slashed over 50% of US sales team. Workforce shrank by 2,400+ since 2023. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This is part of a broader pattern in Logistics/Freight where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.