Serna’s Trucking, LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing aims to reorganize the company’s debts after court records showed a gap between its listed assets and liabilities. Operations are expected to continue as normal at the Texas-based company during the proceedings.
Serna’s Trucking, LLC Enters Bankruptcy
According to the latest case details available on PACER, Serna’s Trucking, LLC submitted a voluntary bankruptcy petition on March 3. The proceedings are currently taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas.
Court filings note that the aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts of Serna’s Trucking, LLC are below $3,424,000. This amount excludes debts owed to insiders or affiliates of the trucking company and is subject to adjustment on April 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter.
Company Background
Founded in 2006, Serna’s Trucking provides hauling services for construction and other materials across Texas. While the company began operations with a single truck, it currently manages a fleet of 40-plus trucks. Established by Claudia Serna, the trucking company’s current offerings include cost-effective transportation, ensuring that construction and other materials are delivered on time.
According to the company’s website, Serna’s Trucking, LLC holds several certifications, including HUB, WBE, HABE, 8(a), and DBE.
Previous Bankruptcy Filings by Transportation and Logistics Companies
The Chapter 11 filing of Serna’s Trucking, LLC, adds to the wave of bankruptcy in the trucking and logistics industry. Before it, several other longtime service providers sought bankruptcy relief.
T.G.S. Transportation, Inc. is one example, having filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this year. The 40-year-old drayage trucking provider entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February. Facing cash-related troubles, the Fresno company made the decision months after announcing permanent closure. On July 31, 2025, President and CFO Peter Schneider cited challenging market conditions as the reason for the shutdown.
Baltimore International Warehousing & Transportation, Inc. is another company with a 40-year history, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in January this year. The logistics provider based near the Port of Baltimore opted to proceed under Subchapter V. It qualified as a small business debtor and intended to restructure its debts. Operations were expected to continue as normal through the proceedings.
VP Direct, Inc., a trucking company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, filed for Chapter 11 in November. The Schaumburg, Illinois-based company’s decision targeted reorganizing debts under court supervision. The filing details stated that its operations included approximately 10 power units, supported by 10 drivers.
Latest Case Related Details
Court records state that attorney Frank B. Lyon, of the law firm Frank B. Lyon, is representing the trucking company in court. In addition, Claudia E. Serna is mentioned as the authorized representative of Serna’s Trucking, LLC in the petition.
Further information in the Chapter 11 case is:
- Filing Date: March 3, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-10392
- Estimated Assets: $500,001-$1 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001-$10 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
As of now, Serna’s Trucking, LLC owes roughly 49 creditors in total. Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors. The filing also includes a list of the company’s 20 largest unsecured creditors.
Attorney Frank B. Lyon, on behalf of Serna’s Trucking, LLC, filed several documents in the court. These include a summary of assets and liabilities, a statement of financial affairs, a disclosure of the attorney’s compensation, a verification of the creditor matrix, a balance sheet, and an income tax return statement. Schedules A/B, D, E/F, G, and H were also submitted.
As financial strain persists in the trucking and logistics industry, Serna’s Trucking, LLC, becomes the latest transportation provider to opt for Chapter 11 reorganization. The case will allow the Texas-based company to attempt to restructure its finances under court supervision.
