U.S. freight and logistics sector distress has eliminated 245 jobs across facilities in New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois, and California. Nine transportation-related companies—including Fusion Transport LLC, Victory Freight Corp., and Talon Logistics Inc.—filed for bankruptcy between June 29 and July 14, 2026. Trailer manufacturers Freedom Trailers LLC and Stryker Dealership Group LLC cited severe asset-liability imbalances, while fuel supplier Fuel Group Trading LLC and freight forwarder Los Dorados Cargo Inc. also entered Chapter 11 proceedings. Layoffs at Frito-Lay’s Raleigh center and DHL Supply Chain’s Fullerton site reflect broader operational retrenchment.
According to www.freightwaves.com, freight and logistics sector distress has triggered facility closures and bankruptcy filings across the U.S., eliminating 245 jobs and affecting operations from New Jersey to California.
Workforce reductions span four states
Four logistics and distribution facilities in New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois, and California are cutting staff, with layoffs totaling 245 positions. The largest single reduction involves Fusion Transport LLC, a New Jersey-based logistics provider that filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) indicating 79 employees will be laid off at its Piscataway facility effective October 1, 2026.
Frito-Lay will discontinue warehouse operations at its Raleigh, North Carolina distribution center on September 6, 2026, resulting in 68 layoffs. The facility is located at 8924 Midway West Road. Affected workers will receive information about internal openings, and the company plans to relocate some staff to nearby sites.
D&H Distributing Co. is closing its logistics warehouse in Bolingbrook, Illinois, laying off all 68 warehouse and operations employees. D&H distributes technology products and provides supply chain services to retailers and resellers. Meanwhile, DHL Supply Chain will eliminate 33 positions at its Fullerton, California facility located at 701A Sally Place, with cuts scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Nine transportation firms file for bankruptcy
Nine transportation- and logistics-related companies have recently filed for bankruptcy protection, reflecting sustained financial pressure across trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, trailer manufacturing, and supply chain services. Filings occurred between June 29 and July 14, 2026, spanning courts in Virginia, California, New York, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama.
Jackson and Son Hauling LLC, an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Ruther Glen, Virginia, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 13, 2026. At the time of filing, the carrier operated two trucks and employed two drivers. Victory Freight Corp., headquartered in San Bernardino, California, filed for Chapter 7 on July 2, 2026, citing a multimillion-dollar legal claim as a primary liability during liquidation.
Talon Logistics Inc., a drayage and intermodal carrier based in Woodland Hills, California, filed for Chapter 11 on June 29, 2026. Bankruptcy records indicate it operates 40 to 50 power units and has invested in zero-emission equipment—including electric and hydrogen-powered trucks—for service in the Los Angeles market.
Trailer manufacturers and fuel suppliers hit hard
Two trailer-related businesses filed for Chapter 11 on July 6, 2026. Freedom Trailers LLC, an enclosed cargo trailer manufacturer headquartered in Tifton, Georgia, reported assets and liabilities each estimated between $1 million and $10 million. It employs 100–249 people and operates a manufacturing facility in Willacoochee, Georgia. As of June 2026, it also functioned as a motor carrier with 20 registered drivers and two power units. The company previously disclosed that an alleged internal theft by a former employee in 2024 caused significant financial disruption.
Stryker Dealership Group LLC, a utility and cargo trailer wholesaler based in Piedmont, Alabama, filed for Chapter 11 with assets valued at $100,000–$500,000 against liabilities ranging from $10 million to $50 million. It operated six facilities and employed 30–60 people before filing.
Other filings include Los Dorados Cargo Inc., an international freight forwarder serving Latin America, which listed liabilities of $1 million–$10 million and fewer than 50 creditors; and Fuel Group Trading LLC, a Texas-based petroleum wholesaler, which reported liabilities of $100,000–$500,000 and maintained operations in Texas and Puerto Rico.
Source: FreightWaves
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