This podcast episode explores the rise and fall of Yellow Corporation, once a leading trucking giant. Deregulation in 1980 led to increased competition, challenging Yellow's traditional model. The company pursued growth through acquisitions but failed to adapt to changing market demands. Financial struggles, exacerbated by the pandemic, led to a federal loan and a conflict with the Teamsters union over integration plans. The situation spiraled into a strike threat and the company's impending bankruptcy, raising concerns about the fate of employees and the broader trucking industry.
