Trucking company files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, shuts down abruptly

When a trucking company shuts down, it usually has a wind-down period when it delivers any remaining loads in its possession. Not doing so leaves thousands of people in limbo, since they don't know whether their orders will ever arrive. The problem can be even worse when items being delivered have an expiration date or might otherwise become less valuable, or even worthless, if they sit. In some cases, items in mid-transit become an even bigger hassle, as customers have paid for the delivery, but whoever ...