Maine Flatbed Carrier Closing Doors

Hampden, Maine flatbed carrier Carlen Transport is closing its doors, leaving more than 100 workers without jobs, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

Owner Lenny Peters said the recession made it impossible for him to keep the business going, AP reported, citing the Bangor Daily News.

Carlen Transport was Maine’s largest flatbed trucking company and Peters said it will end its leases on 112 flatbed trucks but keep its property, AP reported.

Peters also owns Carlen Service Center, a truck retail and maintenance company that will remain open, AP said.