Another sign of our declining economy is showing today as Elfrink Transportation Closes Leaving More Than 50 Without Jobs. Disappointing economic news hits the local trucking industry.
Elfrink Transportation in Cape Girardeau shut down Wednesday leaving more than 50 employees without work just before Christmas. Read more at: http://www.kfvs12.com/global/story.asp?s=9568484
The truck stop giant joins in as an economic victim as Flying J files for bankruptcy protection. Flying J Inc. files for bankruptcy protection Associated Press - December 22, 2008 5:55 PM ET OGDEN, Utah (AP) - The Ogden-based oil company Flying J Inc. and 2 of its subsidiaries on Monday
filed petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...http://www.kjct8.com/global/story.asp?s=9567438.
Less us all hope that 2009 offers us a more prosperous future!