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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New Hampshire bills cover truck lane use, speeding
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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
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Washington state battles over ‘car tab’ limits
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News
Trucking suffered large job loss in transportation sector in November
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Glider repeal rule ‘lacked transparency,’ EPA audit finds
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