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22 September 2026

16 trucking companies hit bankruptcy court in less than a month

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

16 trucking companies hit bankruptcy court in less than a month

A new round of trucking bankruptcies has swept across the U. S. in recent weeks, with carriers ranging from small owner-operators to fleets operating dozens of trucks seeking Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 protection. At least 16 trucking, delivery and transportation companies entered bankruptcy proceedings between late August and Sept. 21, according to federal court filings and carrier records reviewed by FreightWaves.

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