Midwest Transport closes all facilities and lays off over 500 employees

Midwest Transport Inc., an Illinois-based trucking company, has closed all its facilities, including a terminal in Pennsylvania. The closure, effective September 9, resulted in the layoff of over 500 employees across six locations. The company filed a notice with Pennsylvania's Department of Labor, stating it could not provide the required 60 days' notice due to an unexpected demand from a creditor. This demand led to the appointment of a receiver to manage the company's assets. Midwest Transport had been seeking funding to continue operations before the closure. The layoffs affected various roles, including truck drivers, maintenance workers, and management staff.