Maine trucking company closing, 100 lose jobs
HAMPDEN, Maine - A Hampden trucking company is closing its doors, leaving more than 100 Mainers without jobs.
Carlen Transport owner Lenny Peters says the recession has made it impossible for him to keep the business going.
Peters tells the Bangor Daily News it cost him more to run the trucks than he was getting paid.
Carlen Transport was the largest flatbed trucking company of its kind in the state of Maine.
Peters says the company will end its leases on 112 flatbed trucks, but keep its property.
Peters also owns and operates Carlen Service Center, a truck retail and maintenance company, which will remain open.
Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com