Trism to Close Specialized Division

Updated on 8/22/01 - 8:50:00 AM EST

Trism Inc. (TSMX), a transporter of secured materials, said that it is closing its Specialized Division, which transports heavy and over-dimensional materials.

The division will stop picking up shipments at the end of business on Wednesday.

The Kennesaw, Ga.-based company also said that it is planning to close terminal facilities, sell trailers and terminate most drivers and non-driver personnel associated with the Heavy Haul portion of the division. Transport Topics