Colorado trucking company files for bankruptcy

Indian Creek Express’ creditors claim over $3 million as the business reports up to $50k in assets

Indian Creek Express hauls general freight, metal, building materials, fresh produce, livestock, grain, meat, refrigerated food, beverages and paper products. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

A Pierce, Colorado, trucking company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Indian Creek Express filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado on Monday. The filing was made by company President Donne Jefferson.

According to the bankruptcy filing obtained by FreightWaves, Indian Creek Express has $1 million-$10 million in liabilities to one to 49 creditors. The company has up to $50,000 in assets.

Top creditors are Daimler Truck Financial Services in Fort Worth, Texas, claiming $1.9 million, BMO Bank in Indianapolis, claiming $1.3 million, and Cobalt Funding Solutions in New York, claiming $186,343.

According to SAFER data, Indian Creek Express hauls general freight, metal, building materials, fresh produce, livestock, grain, meat, refrigerated food, beverages and paper products. The company employees 40 drivers and operates 43 power units.

In the last 24 months, the company has had 35 vehicle inspections and 80 driver inspections. Six of these vehicles and one of the drivers were put out of service.

Indian Creek Express has reported seven crashes in the past two years. One of these crashes was fatal and another resulted in injury.

Upcoming FreightWaves Events
Compliance

Brokerage Compliance Symposium

The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.

October 26, 2026
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN
Register Now
Awards

F3 Awards Dinner

The night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.

October 26, 2026
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN
Register Now
FreightTech

F3: Future of Freight Festival

Industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.

October 27, 2026 – October 28, 2026
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN
Register Now
Compliance Brokerage Compliance Symposium Oct 26 • The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN

The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.

The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register Now
Awards F3 Awards Dinner Oct 26 • The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN

The night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.

The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register Now
FreightTech F3: Future of Freight Festival Oct 27 – Oct 28 • The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN

Industry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.

The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register Now

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories. Every person has a story to tell, and Caleb wants to help share them! He can be contacted by email anytime at Caleb.Revill@firecrown.com.