Yellow Corp. Faces Bankruptcy and Launches Lawsuit

June 29, 2023

Yellow Corporation, one of the largest transportation companies in the United States, is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Yellow Corporation, one of the largest transportation companies in the United States, is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy amidst mounting financial troubles. The company, which received a hefty $700 million loan from the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finds itself unable to repay the loan due to its current dire state. Coupled with other existing debts, Yellow Corporation now faces a staggering total debt of $1.5 billion.

In a desperate attempt to salvage its crumbling finances, Yellow Corporation has resorted to legal action by filing a lawsuit against the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The company alleges that the labor union obstructed its efforts to modernize its operations, consequently enabling rival firms to flourish while Yellow Corp. lost its competitive edge. Seeking $137 million in damages, Yellow hopes that this legal maneuver will offer a lifeline. However, the lawsuit has only further jeopardized the company’s standing in an already precarious position. 

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, on the other hand, vehemently denies the accusations leveled against them by Yellow. The union argues that the company’s financial woes are primarily a result of severe mismanagement by its own executives. They view the lawsuit as frivolous and lacking any substantial grounds. 

The company’s lackluster performance in recent years has eroded its market share and eroded investor confidence. At this rate the company will run out of cash by mid July. Without outside interference, bankruptcy seems imminent.