
Business, News
Celadon ceases operations; 4,000 employees to lose jobs
Indianapolis-based Celadon on Monday, Dec. 9, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and would shut down all of its business operations.
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Celadon bankruptcy: facts and advice
Earlier today, Celadon declared bankruptcy, clouding the future for thousands of truck drivers; we’ll have the facts and offer some advice for drivers.
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Celadon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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New Hampshire bills cover truck lane use, speeding
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Fuel prices
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Business, News
Celadon ceases operations; 4,000 employees to lose jobs
Indianapolis-based Celadon on Monday, Dec. 9, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and would shut down all of its business operations.
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As Celadon rumors swirl, rival companies flock to drivers
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Crime & Courts
More former Celadon execs indicted for securities fraud scandal
Two more former Celadon executives have been indicted by the U.S. government for their alleged role in a fraud scheme worth tens of millions of dollars.
Crime & Courts, Tolls
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State
Washington state battles over ‘car tab’ limits
A voter referendum approved last month in Washington state to cap certain vehicle taxes and fees is in court. The state DOT postpones certain projects.
News
Trucking suffered large job loss in transportation sector in November
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Federal
Glider repeal rule ‘lacked transparency,’ EPA audit finds
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