Zuum Transportation Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Irvine-based freight and logistics tech company voluntarily filed to restructure its growing debt and repay creditors. Zuum hopes to continue operations during the proceedings.
Zuum Transportation Inc. Filed for Bankruptcy
The California-based freight and logistics provider made its Chapter 11 filing on November 6. According to court records, the company filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division.
The freight and logistics tech company from Irvine offers digital freight brokerage and supply chain automation services.
Court documents under case number 8:25-bk-13127-MH list the company’s assets between $10 million and $50 million. Its estimated liabilities fall within the same range.
The freight and logistics company lists about 49 unsecured creditors. A few of Zuum’s 20 largest unsecured creditors include Logitrans Inc (Kamu Transport), AAR Logistics, ITF LLC, and Accion Labs. Through the restructuring process, the company aims to satisfy creditor claims and stabilize operations.
Mahyar (Matt) Tabatabai is the CEO & Designated Officer for Zuum Transportation Inc., the filing states. Eve H. Karasik from Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP is offering legal representation to the California-based freight and logistics provider.
Reasons for the Filing
Through a resolution dated October 23, 2025, the board of directors at Zuum Transportation Inc. authorized the Chapter 11 filing. Board members said the move was the best path to reorganize operations.
The filing points to financial strain tied to limited cash flow and unpaid carrier invoices. The company also cited debt from staffing and technology expenses among its reasons for filing.
The company is also seeking post-petition financing and may pursue a reorganization plan or potential asset sale. The petition notes there are no prior bankruptcy or related cases.
Zuum Transportation Inc.’s bankruptcy case hints at a potential financial turbulence in the logistics tech vertical as the company looks for a path to recovery.
