2025 proved to be a rough year for the trucking industry. From interstate freight carriers to longtime national trucking chains, around eight well-known companies filed for bankruptcy. Rate compression, mounting debts, and unorganized finances were among the different reasons that contributed to the bankruptcies.
8 Trucking Companies That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2025
As the year moves closer to its end, below are bankruptcy filings by eight popular trucking service providers. Each section explains when the bankruptcy occurred, what type it was, why it happened, and what the trucking company’s future may look like.
1. Elite Carriers
- When: May 21, 2025
- Filing Type:…