Eight trucking companies have folded in 2019. That has left more than 2,500 truck drivers unemployed. After a hugely profitable year in 2018, this year has seen retailers and manufacturers moving less, according to the Cass Freight Index. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Truck drivers are suffering in 2019 — especially those who own or work at small businesses.
Eight trucking companies have folded in 2019. That has left more than 2,500 truck drivers unemployed. After a hugely profitable year in 2018, this year has seen retailers and manufacturers moving less, according to the Cass Freight Index. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Truck drivers are suffering in 2019 — especially those who own or work at small businesses.
LME was a coordinated closing to be able to get rid of unionized workers. I suspect other closings are as well.