12 more freight carriers go bankrupt amid lender pullback

Twelve more trucking companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, highlighting the embattled transportation finance sector.   These freight carriers filed for Chapter 11 last month, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court documents obtained by Equipment Finance News:  G1 Transport filed Oct. 3 in the Northern District of Georgia;  GEC Transport Solutions filed Oct. 6 in the Southern District of Texas;  Hadnot Logistics filed…

Guests ejected mid-stay from bankrupt hotel chain Sonder

Faarea Masud,Business reporter and Danielle Kaye,Business reporter Getty Images Guests across the world have been told to leave their accommodation mid-holiday after property rentals firm Sonder suddenly went bankrupt. The collapse came after hotel chain Marriott terminated its leasing agreement with Sonder, a year after the partnership had been established. It allowed Sonder rooms to…

What’s next for Marriott after Sonder collapse?

Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sonder announced bankruptcy this week, cementing that the beleaguered apartment-style accommodations provider — which The Wall Street Journal once called “Airbnb’s billion-dollar competitor” — couldn’t hack it in hospitality.  Even with the backing of industry giant Marriott…