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(35 articles)J.B. Hunt Capitalizes on Decade-High Intermodal Conversion Wave
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is experiencing unprecedented momentum in intermodal services as shippers pivot away from traditional truckload capacity in response to elevated driver non-compliance, Sup
AI Cannot Replace Human Judgment in Carrier Vetting Post-Montgomery
C.H. Robinson and other digital brokers are aggressively deploying AI across operations—from appointment scheduling to load tracking—but legal experts and industry analysts warn this technological inv
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Broker Liability in Carrier Selection
A recent Supreme Court ruling on broker negligent selection is reshaping freight litigation and forcing the industry to confront the inadequacy of basic carrier vetting practices. The case, championed
Montgomery Case Heads to Illinois Court: Broker Liability Era Begins
The Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II litigation is being remanded to the Southern District of Illinois following a joint motion by both plaintiff and defendant counsel. This case represents the opera
ELD Mandate: Highway Requires All Carriers Connected by July 5
Highway, a carrier compliance and verification platform, has issued a July 5 deadline requiring all carriers in its network to connect their Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to its system. This enfor
Transportation M&A Set for Record 2027 as Capital Deploys
Tenney Group's mid-year analysis projects a significant acceleration in transportation and logistics M&A activity, with 2027 potentially delivering record deal volumes after three years of muted trans
C.H. Robinson Cleared in Florida U-Turn Lawsuit: What This Means for Brokers
C.H. Robinson secured a significant legal victory by being dismissed from a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal U-turn crash on the Florida Turnpike, just two weeks after being named as a def
C.H. Robinson Dismissed From Fatal Crash Lawsuit
C.H. Robinson has been successfully dismissed as a defendant in a high-profile Florida wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a fatal multi-vehicle crash, marking a procedural victory for the 3PL in the
Broker Liability Crisis: Why Current Safety Ratings Are Broken
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has fundamentally shifted liability exposure for freight brokers by eliminating FAAAA preemption as a procedural defense against negli
New CAVRA Standard Transforms Carrier Selection Best Practices
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure and a transportation attorney, has released the CAVRA Standard, a comprehensive 54-page framework designed to help brokers, shippers, and freight forwarders
C.H. Robinson Faces Post-Montgomery Broker Liability Suit
C.H. Robinson, the nation's largest freight broker, has been named as a defendant in a Florida personal injury lawsuit stemming from an August 2025 fatal crash involving three deaths. The case is sign
ITS Logistics May Report: Broker Liability Risks in Supply Chain
ITS Logistics has published its May supply chain report focusing on broker liability—a critical risk management issue affecting freight brokers, shippers, and carriers across North America. Broker lia
TIA Pushes FMCSA for Carrier Safety Standards Post-Montgomery
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has formally petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish uniform federal standards for carrier selection, seekin
Supreme Court Montgomery Ruling Reshapes Broker Liability in Mexico Trade
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference in Laredo highlighted a seismic shift in freight broker responsibilities following the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II d
Supreme Court Montgomery Ruling Expands Broker Liability—What It Means
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has clarified and reinforced the legal liability exposure for freight brokers operating in the United States. This ruling establishes stronger precedent around
Texas Court Blocks Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
In a significant decision for shippers and brokers, the Texas Supreme Court rejected attempts to hold Home Depot liable for a fatal traffic accident caused by a Werner Enterprises driver, establishing
SCOTUS Broker Liability Ruling Reshapes $800B Truckload Market
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has fundamentally altered the truckload brokerage landscape by eliminating federal preemption of state-law negligen
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Freight Broker Liability Risk
A recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly expanded the legal liability exposure for freight brokers, creating new operational and financial risks across the transportation and logistics sector.
Broker Liability Ruling Sends Echo Global Case Back to Court
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has upended freight brokerage liability protections, forcing courts to reconsider federal preemption rules. Echo Global Logi
Montgomery ruling reshapes shipper liability; freight rates surge
The Supreme Court's recent Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II decision—which clarified broker liability under federal safety exceptions—is rippling far beyond brokers themselves. Industry leaders Max
Supreme Court Broker Ruling Reshapes Freight Market Dynamics
A landmark Supreme Court ruling on freight broker liability is fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape of the trucking industry. The decision widened liability exposure for brokers found neg
Organized Freight Fraud Now Costing Brokers $200K+ Per Incident
The freight industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in fraud tactics—from opportunistic theft to organized, technology-enabled identity deception targeting brokers, carriers, and shippers. CargoN
Montgomery 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
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens $5/Mile Truckload Rates
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in *Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II* eliminates a decades-old liability preemption that shielded brokers from personal injury lawsuits, fundamentally reshaping
Supreme Court Rejects FAAAA Shield for Freight Brokers
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a key legal shield that freight brokers sought under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), significantly increasing their exposure to state
Supreme Court Ruling Accelerates Demand for Fleet Safety Tech
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has fundamentally shifted legal and financial incentives in the freight industry by holding that state-law neglige
Supreme Court Ruling Changes Carrier Vetting: Safety Ratings No Longer Shield
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport has fundamentally shifted carrier liability exposure for brokers, shippers, and logistics platforms. The ruling eliminates the
Enforcement & Supreme Court Ruling Tighten US Freight Capacity
The US trucking market is experiencing renewed capacity tightening driven by three converging forces: heightened regulatory enforcement during Roadcheck Week, a Supreme Court ruling increasing broker
Supreme Court Broker Liability Ruling Set to Raise Trucking Costs
The US Supreme Court's unanimous decision to hold freight brokers liable for negligently recruiting truckers with poor safety records represents a watershed moment for the trucking industry. This ruli
Carrier Vetting Tech Now Critical After Supreme Court Eliminates Broker Immunity
The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport fundamentally reshapes broker liability in freight by eliminating the FAAAA preemption defense that previously shielded br
Supreme Court Ruling to Reshape 3PL Landscape, Boost Larger Brokers
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe II fundamentally alters the liability landscape for freight brokers by removing protections previously afforded under the Federal Aviation
Supreme Court ruling reshapes broker liability in trucking
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC marks a watershed moment for the trucking and freight brokerage sectors, establishing new legal precedents that could fundamentall
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling Disappoints Transportation Industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling on freight brokers that has drawn criticism from the transportation industry, which views the decision as unfavorable to their interests and operational flex
Supreme Court broker liability ruling could reshape 3PL industry
The Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision by end of June on broker liability that could fundamentally alter how freight brokerages operate and manage risk. The Montgomery v. Caribe II c
C.H. Robinson Faces Public Scrutiny Over Chameleon Carrier Liability
C.H. Robinson is facing renewed public pressure following a CBS News investigation into the use of chameleon carriers—trucking companies that reconstitute under new names to obscure poor safety record