Fort Worth, September 23, 2025
News Summary
Accelore Group LLC, an Amazon contractor, plans to lay off 214 employees starting November 1, impacting logistics facilities in Fort Worth and Balch Springs. The layoffs are due to the termination of Accelore’s contract with Amazon, coinciding with the busy holiday shipping season. Affected employees include delivery associates and dispatch managers. Amazon is helping connect displaced workers with new job opportunities in its Delivery Service Partner program, as workforce reductions in Texas continue to rise, especially in logistics and technology sectors.
Fort Worth
Accelore Group LLC, a contractor for Amazon, will lay off 214 employees starting November 1. The notice was filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on September 17. Layoffs will occur at logistics facilities in Fort Worth and Balch Springs. Affected positions include delivery associates, dispatch managers, and other roles.
Key details
Amazon confirmed it has ended its contract with Accelore, leading to the layoffs. Accelore, based in Richardson, Texas, has been in business for over 20 years. The layoffs come just weeks before the holiday shipping season, a key time for delivery workers and retailers.
Worker support and hiring options
Amazon is working to connect displaced workers with other companies in its Delivery Service Partner program still hiring in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Delivery Service Partner program, launched in 2018, relies on third-party contractors for last-mile package delivery. Amazon maintains at least one warehouse in every major Texas city. The company recently acquired 120 acres of land in Terrell for an international distribution complex.
Regional context
More than 200 job losses contribute to ongoing workforce reductions across Texas this year. The healthcare sector has been the hardest hit by layoffs in Texas in 2025, with job reductions also seen in technology and logistics.
Legal and government resources
The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires companies with 100 or more employees to give 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs. The U.S. Department of Labor states this law helps workers prepare for job searching or retraining. The Texas Workforce Commission offers “Rapid Response” services for employees affected by large layoffs, including assistance with unemployment benefits, job searches, and résumé preparation. Workers from Accelore’s layoffs can access these resources through Workforce Solutions offices in Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
What happened and why it matters
The immediate impact affects 214 employees at Accelore facilities in Fort Worth and Balch Springs. The timing is notable because the layoffs begin on November 1, ahead of the busiest shipping period of the year for retailers and delivery networks. The end of Accelore’s contract with Amazon prompted the action, and Amazon’s efforts to link affected workers to hiring partners in its Delivery Service Partner program aim to reduce unemployment friction in the short term.
Accelore’s two-decade presence in the region and its role as a third-party delivery contractor make these cuts part of the broader churn in logistics and other sectors across Texas in 2025. State and federal programs that require advance notice and offer rapid response assistance are intended to give displaced workers practical options for job search, benefits, and retraining.
Immediate next steps for affected workers
Employees named in the notice should expect the layoffs to start on November 1 and can seek support through Workforce Solutions offices in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. The Texas Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response resources include information on unemployment benefits, job search assistance, and résumé preparation. Amazon has indicated it will try to connect workers to Delivery Service Partner employers that are hiring locally.
FAQ
How many employees will be laid off and when?
Accelore Group LLC, a contractor for Amazon, will lay off 214 employees starting November 1.
When was the notice filed and with whom?
The notice was filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on September 17.
Where will the layoffs occur?
Layoffs will occur at logistics facilities in Fort Worth and Balch Springs.
Which jobs are affected?
Affected positions include delivery associates, dispatch managers, and other roles.
Why are the layoffs happening?
Amazon confirmed it has ended its contract with Accelore, leading to the layoffs.
Where is Accelore based and how long has it been operating?
Accelore, based in Richardson, Texas, has been in business for over 20 years.
How does the timing relate to the holiday season?
The layoffs come just weeks before the holiday shipping season, a key time for delivery workers and retailers.
Is Amazon offering help to displaced workers?
Amazon is working to connect displaced workers with other companies in its Delivery Service Partner program still hiring in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
What is the Delivery Service Partner program?
The Delivery Service Partner program, launched in 2018, relies on third-party contractors for last-mile package delivery.
Does Amazon have a large presence in Texas?
Amazon maintains at least one warehouse in every major Texas city.
Has Amazon expanded in Texas recently?
The company recently acquired 120 acres of land in Terrell for an international distribution complex.
How do these layoffs fit into wider trends in Texas?
More than 200 job losses contribute to ongoing workforce reductions across Texas this year. The healthcare sector has been the hardest hit by layoffs in Texas in 2025, with job reductions also seen in technology and logistics.
What legal notice is required for mass layoffs?
The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires companies with 100 or more employees to give 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs.
What is the purpose of that law?
The U.S. Department of Labor states this law helps workers prepare for job searching or retraining.
What local services are available to affected workers?
The Texas Workforce Commission offers “Rapid Response” services for employees affected by large layoffs, including assistance with unemployment benefits, job searches, and résumé preparation. Workers from Accelore’s layoffs can access these resources through Workforce Solutions offices in Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
Summary table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Accelore Group LLC, a contractor for Amazon |
| Number of layoffs | 214 employees |
| Layoff start date | November 1 |
| Notice filed | The notice was filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on September 17 |
| Locations affected | Fort Worth and Balch Springs |
| Affected roles | Delivery associates, dispatch managers, and other roles |
| Company base | Richardson, Texas |
| Reason | Amazon confirmed it has ended its contract with Accelore |
| Support available | The Texas Workforce Commission offers “Rapid Response” services; Workforce Solutions offices in Dallas and Tarrant Counties |
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