Transport Topics (Dec. 14, 2021)
Central Freight Lines is ceasing operations after nearly a century in business. The Waco, Texas-based less-than-truckload carrier notified drivers, employees and customers that it would start to wind down operations Dec. 13, meaning 2,100 employees will be laid off right before Christmas. CFL President Bruce Kalem cited years of operating losses for shuttering the operation, according to reports. CFL currently ranks number 98 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of for-hire carriers in North America.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices