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(9 articles)C.H. Robinson Faces $604M Nuclear Verdict in Dallas Court
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics providers, has been hit with a landmark $604 million judgment in Dallas County Court following a March 2021 accident in Jackson, Mississippi. This n
UPS Labels Allegedly Diverted $2M Nike Shoes in Indictment
A federal indictment has alleged that UPS employees orchestrated the diversion of approximately $2 million in Nike shoes by manipulating shipping labels and redirecting packages away from legitimate d
C.H. Robinson U-Turn Lawsuit Exposes Broker Liability Crisis
A recent lawsuit against C.H. Robinson involving a U-turn incident has thrust broker liability into the spotlight, revealing a troubling gap between operational responsibility and legal exposure. Alth
FMCSA Cuts Red Tape While Cracking Down on Chameleon Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is pursuing a dual-track regulatory strategy: eliminating compliance friction for legitimate carriers while simultaneously deploying the most aggressive
New Bill Targets Foreign Dispatchers Altering Truck HOS Records
Congressional action is underway to address a critical compliance vulnerability in the trucking industry: the ability of foreign-based dispatchers to remotely alter Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rec
Maersk Fined $1.9M Over Improper Detention Charge Billing
Maersk has agreed to pay a $1.9 million civil penalty to the Federal Maritime Commission for billing detention charges to third parties who had not consented to or been bound by the carrier's contract
Executive Order Reshapes Truck Driver Licensing & Highway Safety Rules
On April 28, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Transportation to strengthen enforcement of English language proficiency for commercial drivers, audit state is
FMC Orders $45M Penalty Against OOCL for Pandemic-Era Unfair Fees
The US Federal Maritime Commission has issued a landmark enforcement action, ordering Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) to pay over $45 million in reparations to Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy adm
Global Coalition Launches Fair Ocean Freight Charter
A global coalition has launched a formal charter establishing standards for fair ocean freight practices, marking a significant effort to bring transparency and accountability to international shippin