A Taunton delivery company that runs Amazon packages is shutting down its East Taunton hub on June 16, according to a state filing. KAC Logistics LLC told state officials in a notice dated April 16 that it will permanently stop operating at 350 Revolutionary Drive and eliminate all jobs tied to that site. The move lands as the latest shakeup among the small delivery firms handling Amazon's last-mile routes in the area.
Company notice and timeline
As reported by Boston Business Journal, the company informed the state that the East Taunton station will close on June 16 and that "all jobs" at the location will be cut. The notice itself, dated April 16, is the main document outlining the timeline, and it does not list how many workers are based at the site.
What KAC Logistics does locally
KAC Logistics operates as an independent Delivery Service Partner that manages last-mile Amazon deliveries out of a Taunton station, according to public job postings tied to the 350 Revolutionary Drive address. Listings on Indeed and Glassdoor describe openings for drivers and delivery helpers on Amazon routes that run out of the East Taunton location.
Part of a local trend
This closure is not an isolated one. Earlier in April, reporting showed that Aloha Logistics LLC, another Taunton delivery partner, filed notice that it would shut down its delivery station on John Quincy Adams Road and lay off about 10 employees. That story, also reported by Boston Business Journal, highlighted a quick burst of changes among small Delivery Service Partners in the region this month.
Resources for workers
Workers affected by the KAC Logistics closure can apply for unemployment insurance through the Department of Unemployment Assistance, and MassHire career centers can help with job searches and training programs. The state outlines how to file a claim and find local support on Mass.gov and through the MassHire career center locations.
Why Amazon uses delivery partners
Amazon relies on local Delivery Service Partners, which are small independent companies that run day-to-day delivery operations, instead of employing every driver directly. The company describes the DSP program as a way to expand last-mile delivery while providing operational support and resources to local business owners. Details are available on Amazon.
This story will be updated if additional state filings or company statements provide more information on staffing, severance, or any future plans for the property at 350 Revolutionary Drive. Local readers may want to watch for new notices from the company or the state as the June 16 closure date approaches.
