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California Trucking Crisis: 17 Firms Bankrupt Amid Driver Shortage

11/5/2025

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The truck driver shortage has driven bankruptcies in California, including Supra National Express filing for Chapter 11 on October 28, 2025.
In Q2 2025, 17 trucking companies declared bankruptcy, signaling an ongoing trend.
California's AB5 law reclassifies independent contractors as employees, raising operational costs.
A broader downturn—with low freight rates and weak shipping demand—has pressured the industry, though some distributors remain stable.

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Story summary

The truck driver shortage has driven bankruptcies in California, including Supra National Express filing for Chapter 11 on October 28, 2025.
In Q2 2025, 17 trucking companies declared bankruptcy, signaling an ongoing trend.
California's AB5 law reclassifies independent contractors as employees, raising operational costs.
A broader downturn—with low freight rates and weak shipping demand—has pressured the industry, though some distributors remain stable.