Carroll Fulmer Logistics Shutting Down After 71 Years

Trucking company plagued with “bogus” lawsuits shutting down after 71 years

A trucking company says that a barrage of “bogus” lawsuits has forced them to close their doors after 71 years of business.  Carroll Fulmer Logistics was founded in 1954 by Carroll Fulmer, running loads in Georgia and South Carolina. The company then moved to New York and opened an office in Groveland, Florida in 1995, which became their headquarters.  The trucking company operates 400 trucks and 1700 trailers, with 100 employees in Groveland al…

Carroll Fulmer Logistics shutting down after 71 years

CLERMONT, Fla. — Carroll Fulmer Logistics, a Groveland, Fla. trucking company is closing its doors after 71 years. According to The Claremont Sun, the company had 400 trucks and 1,700 trailers. Around 600 employees will be laid off as operations cease. They will be given 60 days of severance pay. The company cited financial issues, “frivolous lawsuits” and freight recession as the reason for the decision to cease operations. Company partner Phil…