Trucking Giant Yellow Files for Bankruptcy After Failing to Reach Deal With Union
- Yellow Corp., one of the nation's largest trucking companies, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
- The company received a $700 million pandemic loan from the government but still struggled with debt and tense relations with the Teamsters union.
- Yellow's bankruptcy comes after contentious contract negotiations with the union broke down, leading to the company's closure.
- The bankruptcy resulted in 30,000 lost jobs and leaves uncertainty around the $700 million taxpayer-funded loan.
- Industry analysts cite poor management decisions and financial struggles dating back years as factors in Yellow's demise.