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(27 articles)$1B Cargo Theft Network Exposed: FBI Cracks Down on Supply Chain Crime
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has exposed a sophisticated $1 billion cargo theft network operating across North American supply chains, marking one of the largest coordinated criminal operations
Contract Trucking Rates Jump 50¢/Mile as Market Tightens
The trucking market is experiencing a significant structural shift, with contract rates potentially increasing by as much as 50 cents per mile—a jump of approximately 20% according to Sonar data cited
Two Carriers Seek 5-Year HOS Relief; FMCSA Exemptions Spark Debate
Two private trucking companies—Lone Star Haz Mat and Mainline Services LLC—have simultaneously filed applications with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) seeking five-year exempti
AscendTMS integrates SearchCarriers for free fraud detection
AscendTMS has integrated SearchCarriers' carrier intelligence database into its Carrier Verification and Qualification (CVQ) platform, enabling freight brokers and shippers to perform real-time carrie
Freight Factoring Requirements for Trucking Companies
Freight factoring has emerged as a critical cash flow solution for owner-operators and small trucking fleets facing 30-60 day payment delays from brokers and shippers. Unlike traditional bank financin
Why Trucking Companies Need Insurance Specialists, Not Just Policies
This article challenges the commoditized approach to commercial trucking insurance, highlighting how specialized insurance agents serve as critical risk management partners rather than transactional v
Progressive Forces ELD Switch: Motive Mandate Hits Small Fleets
Progressive Commercial has begun requiring a subset of small trucking fleets to install Motive telematics devices as a mandatory condition of insurance underwriting, not merely as an optional discount
AI Brokerage Fura Achieves 800% Growth During Freight Downturn
Fura, an AI-first freight brokerage, has achieved extraordinary growth by combining organic expansion with strategic acquisitions of mid-sized brokerages, scaling from $10 million to $90 million in re
FMC Chair Outlines Three Strategic Priorities for Ocean Shipping
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), under the leadership of Chair Laura DiBella, is positioning itself to adopt a forward-looking regulatory stance toward ocean shipping rather than a purely reacti
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Broker Liability for Negligent Hiring
A landmark Supreme Court decision has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers by establishing that third parties can now sue brokers for negligent hiring practices. This ruling c
FMCSA's MOTUS System Rollout Plagued by Critical Software Bugs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's highly anticipated MOTUS registration system went live on May 14, 2026, replacing decades-old legacy infrastructure across the Unified Registration Sy
ITS Logistics Wins 2026 Fraud Fighter Award for Supply Chain Security
ITS Logistics has received the 2026 Fraud Fighter Award, recognizing the company's commitment to identifying and preventing fraudulent activities within supply chain operations. This award highlights
FMC Issues $1.9M Civil Penalty to Shipping Line
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has collected a $1.9 million civil penalty from a shipping line, marking a continued enforcement action against carriers for regulatory violations. This penalty r
CTPAT Carrier Caught in Human Smuggling: Border Security Crisis
On May 22, 2026, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers discovered 20 people hidden in a Volvo truck operated by Super Transport International LTD, a CTPAT-certified carrier based in Laredo, Texas
Roadcheck Week & Supreme Court Ruling Squeeze US Freight Capacity
Two converging regulatory and legal pressures are simultaneously constraining available trucking capacity across North America. Roadcheck Week—the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual complianc
3PL Insurance Premiums Face Dramatic Increase Post-Montgomery
The Supreme Court's Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II decision has fundamentally shifted liability exposure for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), triggering significant unce
$217M FMCSA Grants Open Now: CDL, Safety & Veteran Training
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $217 million in active grant funding across four distinct programs targeting the trucking industry's most pressing compliance and workforce challenges.
13,273 Trucks Parked in CVSA Blitz: New Appeal Process
The 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck enforcement blitz from May 10–17 resulted in 38,926 inspections, 69,446 violations, and 13,273 out-of-service orders across 25,008 carriers—revealing significant
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
Freight Brokers Face Tighter Legal Liability in Negligent Hiring Cases
Recent court developments are materially narrowing the legal protections that freight brokers have historically enjoyed in negligent hiring litigation. This shift means brokers can no longer rely on s
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
Deferred Maintenance Crisis Threatens Fleet Safety as Freight Recovers
The U.S. trucking industry faces a critical convergence of technical, regulatory, and operational risks as the freight cycle recovers from a prolonged 2022–2026 recession. Carriers squeezed on margins
OOCL Challenges $45.6M FMC Award in Constitutional Test
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has initiated a constitutional challenge to a record $45.6 million reparations judgment issued by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), filed in U.S. District Co
FMCSA's Motus System: What Carriers Must Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is rolling out Motus Phase II, a modernized registration system set to replace the Unified Registration System (URS) that has been in operation
Logistics Plus Launches Highway Platform for Carrier Compliance
Logistics Plus has introduced the Highway platform, a technology solution designed to standardize and elevate carrier compliance requirements across its carrier network. This development represents a
Highway Safety: Beyond Blame in Supply Chain Logistics
This article examines highway safety from a systems-oriented perspective, moving beyond blame-focused approaches to address the root causes and operational factors that impact transportation safety. F
CH Robinson Affirms Safety Standards Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
C.H. Robinson issued a statement emphasizing its foundational commitment to freight safety and support for stronger FMCSA enforcement and carrier standards. The statement appears to be a response to m