America's truckers on the brink with 221 bankruptcies this year
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.
More from Maria →Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM · 1 min read
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.