Trucking firms file for bankruptcy, citing $3M legal claim in dispute
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A $3M legal dispute tipping trucking firms into bankruptcy underlines how thin margins are across freight. If your logistics network depends on small carriers, map concentration risk and payment terms—one lawsuit or contract change upstream can ripple into service instability for you.
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