Ritchey’s Truck Repair, Inc. has officially turned to bankruptcy protection. The nearly 27-year-old company offers a range of services, including truck repair and maintenance.
The filing places the company among a growing number of service providers that have recently sought Chapter 11 protection. Chapter 11 typically allows businesses to continue operating while they reorganize under court supervision.
Ritchey’s Truck Repair, Inc. Enters Bankruptcy
The company submitted a Chapter 11 petition to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on June 10, 2026.
Case filings state that Ritchey’s Truck Repair, Inc. is a small business debtor, which has elected to proceed using Subchapter V proceedings. Subchapter V is designed to help small businesses complete the bankruptcy process more quickly and cost-effectively.
Case Related Details
The court records, which can be found on PACER, state that attorney Amy Denton Mayer of Berger Singerman LLP is the legal counsel. Company president Bruce Ritchey signed the petition as the authorized representative.
Court records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: June 10, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-10922
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About the Company
Ritchey’s Truck Repair, Inc. operates as a full-service truck and trailer repair company at its Mulberry, Florida-based location. Founded in 1999 as a mobile repair operation, the company has since expanded into a full-service truck and trailer repair facility.
Offerings include diesel engine repairs, computer diagnostics, preventative maintenance, trailer repairs, tanker inspections, welding and fabrication services, and 24-hour roadside assistance.
According to its website, the company was founded by Bruce and Karen Ritchey. It currently provides in-shop and mobile services to commercial trucking customers. Facilities provided are repair bays, a truck alignment rack, trailer repair stations, and hydro-testing capabilities for tanker equipment.
The company also works with affiliated businesses that cater to heavy-haul transportation, recovery services, and site work.
Recent Bankruptcy Filings in the Industry
Several towing and recovery companies have filed for bankruptcy in recent months.
A heavy-duty towing operator based in Saint Amant, Louisiana, is among the most recent companies to seek bankruptcy protection. The petition submitted by Ascension Towing and Recovery, LLC showed a wide gap between its assets and liabilities. The company provides towing, recovery, and private-property removal services.
Priority Towing and Recovery Inc filed a Chapter 11 petition on April 17, 2026. Case records of the 12-year-old tow truck service provider showed that it is proceeding with a Subchapter V filing. The company provides light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing services throughout Columbia, Baltimore, and Ellicott City.
Ritchey’s Truck Repair joins a growing list of transportation and service-related businesses that have recently sought Chapter 11 protection. Additional information about the company’s restructuring plans may become available as the bankruptcy case progresses.
