HTTP/1.1 200 OK Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:00:09 GMT Server: Apache Link: ; rel="https://api.w.org/", ; rel=shortlink Transfer-Encoding: chunked Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Accounting Fraud & Freight Recession Topple Celadon, Largest Truckload-Carrier Bankruptcy in US History | Wolf Street
Creditors trying to repossess trucks over the weekend. Thousands of drivers on the road, some stranded. Employees left in the dark. Shares plunge 93% this morning from nearly nothing to practically nothing.
By Wolf Richter[1] for WOLF STREET[2].
Celadon Group, one of the larger full-truckload operators in the US with about 3,000 drivers and about 2,700 tractors, said today – confirming days of rumors – that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is ceasing operations. This is the largest truckload carrier ever to file for bankruptcy in US history. The drivers, hauling loads across the US, Canada, and Mexico were apparently among the last to be informed. According to Freight Waves[3], they received this message in the middle of the night on their telematics devices:“Fleetwide message: We regret to inform everyone that Celadon Group, Inc. has filed for a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. We will continue to haul and deliver all loads that we now have in transit. We will have more information in the morning as to where equipment needs to be returned to. We have been assured that everyone who follows instructions will be paid for the work and miles assigned and completed, and Celadon will not leave anyone stranded away from home. Finally, we truly appreciate your commitment and dedication to this company, and wish you all luck moving forward. Celadon Management.”Other employees were told to attend a meeting this morning at...