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America's truckers on the brink with 221 bankruptcies this year

Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL

With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM · 1 min read
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America's truckers on the brink with 221 bankruptcies this year — Springfield Community news

At a time when affordability issues are at the center of U.S. voters’ concerns heading into the midterm elections, America’s smaller trucking operators are feeling the pinch.

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