On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Dolche Truckload Corp, a trucking and logistics company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under Subchapter V in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
The company has not issued an official statement regarding the reasons behind its bankruptcy filing. That said, Dolche Truckload Corp.’s situation is not unique, as several other companies in the freight and logistics industry have also filed for bankruptcy in recent months.
Highlights
- Dolche Truckload Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 15.
- According to PacerMonitor, both assets and liabilities are estimated between $1 million and $10 million.
- As it goes through reorganization, the company has filed a motion in court seeking permission to pay essential vendors.
Dolche Truckload Corp. Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Dolche Truckload Corp. is a Palatine, Illinois-based, women-owned freight transportation company founded in 2010 filed for Chapter 11 protection on June 15. The company operates a fleet of 70 trucks and serves all 48 contiguous states. The company handles a wide range of cargo, including dry and refrigerated freight, hazardous materials (hazmat), expedited shipments and high‑value cargo, according to its website.
The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing gives the company protection from creditors and an opportunity to restructure its operations and finances while continuing to operate. The Subchapter V provision simplifies the bankruptcy process for small businesses.
Company Owes Millions in Debt
According to the bankruptcy petition filed by Dolche Truckload Corp., it reports liabilities of $1–10 million (and assets in the same range).
The petition also states that the company owes debt to up to 49 creditors.Unsecured creditors include M&T Bank (Buffalo), SBA (Chicago), Daimler Truck Financial, and issuers like Capital One, American Express and Chase.
Next Steps
According to Pacermonitor, a hearing at the court has been scheduled for July 9 on Dolche Truckload Corp.’s request to pay certain critical vendors. The company has until September 15, 2025, to submit a reorganization plan.
Reduced freight demand, lower rates, and rising operational costs have taken a toll on freight transportation companies. As these challenges persist, Dolche Truckload Corp. has become another example of a business struggling to stay afloat.
