Illinois Based Freight Operator under financial pressure files chapter 11

A freight trucking provider in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, has filed for bankruptcy after operating for more than 11 years. The filing appears aimed at restructuring its finances, as the case documents indicate a steady decline in gross revenue.

Direct Motor Lines, Inc., which meets shipping needs across the region, currently faces unsecured claims from Finloc, Transportation Alliance Bank, and several other financial institutions.

Direct Motor Lines, Inc. Enters Bankruptcy

According to a petition filed on May 19, 2026, the company is pursuing a Chapter 11 financial reorganization. As the authorized representative, the company president, Svetlana Randle, signed the petition before filing.

The proceedings are taking place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Attorney David Freydin of the Law Offices of David Freydin Ltd is the company’s legal counsel…

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