A fresh wave of bankruptcies and layoffs has hit the U.S. transportation and logistics sector, with multiple trucking companies, truck dealers, repair businesses, and logistics providers filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 protection while hundreds of workers face job cuts nationwide, according to FreightWaves.
Trucking Companies Filing for Bankruptcy
Among the most notable filings reported by FreightWaves was Triple RRR Carriers Inc., a Laredo, Texas-based cross-border trucking company that filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in the Southern District of Texas on June 5. Triple RRR operated a fleet of 177 power units and employed 286 drivers, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records. The carrier specialized in interstate freight transportation and maintained operations along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Also filing for Chapter 7 protection was GLS Materials and Trucking LLC of Van Alstyne, Texas. The company sought liquidation protection in the Eastern District of Texas after reporting estimated liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. Company records indicate its trucking and materials hauling operations had ceased prior to the filing.
In California, Ruezga Hauling Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection on June 5 in the Northern District of California. The Milpitas-based carrier previously operated 10 tractors and employed 10 drivers before its DOT operating authority became inactive earlier this year.
Truck and Trailer Businesses Also Affected
Circle D Truck Sales Inc., a truck sales and repair company operating in the Abilene, Texas, area, filed for Chapter 11 protection on June 8 in the Northern District of Texas. The company, which also operated under the name FTSR, is seeking to reorganize its operations while continuing business activities, FreightWaves reported.
In Illinois, ZDM Transport filed for Chapter 7 protection on June 12 in the Northern District of Illinois. The Rolling Meadows-based carrier joins a growing list of small and midsize trucking companies seeking liquidation amid ongoing freight market weakness.
| Company | Filing Type | Location | Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple RRR Carriers Inc. | Chapter 7 | Laredo, TX | June 5 | 177 power units, 286 drivers |
| GLS Materials and Trucking LLC | Chapter 7 | Van Alstyne, TX | June 5 | Liabilities $1M–$10M, operations ceased |
| Ruezga Hauling Inc. | Chapter 11 | Milpitas, CA | June 5 | 10 tractors, 10 drivers, DOT inactive |
| Circle D Truck Sales Inc. | Chapter 11 | Abilene, TX | June 8 | Also operated as FTSR |
| ZDM Transport | Chapter 7 | Rolling Meadows, IL | June 12 | Small carrier liquidation |
Layoffs Continue Across Logistics Sector
Beyond bankruptcy filings, several logistics and transportation companies announced layoffs or facility closures impacting hundreds of workers, according to FreightWaves.
Dallas-area logistics provider Alan Ritchey Inc. said it will close an Irving transfer center and lay off 232 employees beginning in September, according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Affected workers include forklift operators, shippers, packers, supervisors and managers.
Seattle-based Expeditors International eliminated approximately 230 technology-related positions across multiple Washington locations as part of a restructuring within its U.S. Global Technology Department. The cuts affected software developers, project managers, business analysts and other technology staff.
American Expediting Logistics LLC abruptly ceased operations last week and laid off 86 employees at its headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania. Company officials cited an inability to secure financing and broader financial pressures across the transportation sector.
Other recent workforce reductions reported by FreightWaves include:
- DHL Supply Chain, which is closing a warehouse in Rural Hall, North Carolina, resulting in 81 layoffs.
- WILX Logistics LLC, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner in Pennsylvania, where roughly 70 jobs are being affected by an operational relocation.
- AGI Ground Inc., which closed operations at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, affecting 54 employees.
- GXO Logistics, which plans to close a San Bernardino, California, facility and lay off 31 workers.
- FedEx, which disclosed plans to eliminate 25 positions in Salisbury, Maryland, as part of a broader reduction.
| Company | Layoffs | Location | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Ritchey Inc. | 232 | Irving, TX | Transfer center closure |
| Expeditors International | ~230 | Multiple WA locations | Tech restructuring |
| American Expediting Logistics | 86 | Media, PA | Ceased operations |
| DHL Supply Chain | 81 | Rural Hall, NC | Warehouse closure |
| WILX Logistics LLC | ~70 | Pennsylvania | Operational relocation |
| AGI Ground Inc. | 54 | Baltimore, MD | Airport ops closure |
| GXO Logistics | 31 | San Bernardino, CA | Facility closure |
| FedEx | 25 | Salisbury, MD | Broader reduction |
The latest filings and layoffs, spanning June 5 through June 15, underscore the continuing strain on freight-related businesses as elevated operating costs and financing challenges continue to pressure carriers and logistics providers, according to FreightWaves.
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