Back to Intelligence
#3pl-liability
(2 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactMay 20, 2026Montgomery Ruling Expands Broker Liability: FMCSA Clarifies New Standards
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has fundamentally reshaped the legal liability framework for freight brokers and third-party logistics (3PLs) by eliminating the F4A safety exception defense th
FreightWaves#montgomery-decision#broker-liability#fmcsa-regulations
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactMay 14, 2026Supreme Court Rules 3PLs Liable for Carrier Accidents
In a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court decision, the justices ruled that freight brokers fall under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act's (F4A) safety exception, meaning 3PLs can now be sue
FreightWaves#freight-brokerage#supreme-court-ruling#3pl-liability