The abrupt closure of an Akron trucking company last month came at the end of a difficult year for the industry.
, putting 75 drivers out of work right before Christmas. Last Spring, .
Kevin Hill is director of editorial and research for industry publication . He says the closures are indicative of a larger trend nationwide.
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Hill anticipates more closures moving forward, but by mid-2020 he expects to see a more balanced market.
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