CRST will redeploy much of its Capacity Solutions over-the-road (OTR) fleet to other business units, shifting about 200 trucks out of its irregular-route, one-way solo OTR operation over the next 60 days. The company clarified it is not shutting down its OTR division following confusion sparked by reports suggesting a broader closure.
CRST outlines OTR redeployment
In a statement addressing current freight conditions, the company said, “In response to the challenging over-the-road market, CRST announced plans today to redistribute much of its Capacity Solutions OTR fleet operations to other business units.”
CRST further clarified the scope of the change: The company has shifted about 200 trucks out of its irregular-route OTR operation into other profitable and successful divisions. The transition will occur over the next two months. According to the company, “Over the next 60 days, Capacity Solutions’ one-way, solo OTR fleet operations will be redeployed to other parts of CRST.”
Initial shutdown reports corrected
Industry confusion arose after a headline suggested CRST’s OTR operations were shutting down. FreightWaves noted it was informed by a source “considered credible” that the carrier was shutting down a significant portion of its operations—understood to be its entire OTR division. The company’s subsequent statement clarified that the move is a redeployment within CRST, not a closure of the OTR business.
What this means for shippers and drivers
- CRST’s Capacity Solutions one-way, solo OTR fleet will be reassigned to other CRST business units.
- Approximately 200 trucks are being moved from irregular-route OTR into divisions the company describes as profitable and successful.
- The company framed the changes as a response to current OTR market conditions rather than a shutdown of the OTR division.