#carrier-compliance
(22 articles)Descartes Expands Fraud Prevention in Carrier Vetting and Shipment Execution
Descartes has expanded its freight fraud prevention capabilities to cover both carrier vetting and shipment execution workflows. This development helps logistics companies reduce fraud risk across mul
Northwest and Midwest Face Divergent Freight Capacity Crises
The US freight market is splitting into two distinct capacity crisis zones, each presenting unique challenges for supply chain planners. The Northwest region experienced a dramatic spike in tender rej
RICO Suit Against Major Brokers Tests Limits of Trucking Competition Law
Six independent trucking companies have filed a civil RICO lawsuit against freight brokers C.H. Robinson and Total Quality Logistics, claiming the brokers captured market share by routing loads to car
FMCSA Doubles Emergency HOS Relief Window to 30 Days
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has restored the automatic hours-of-service exemption period to 30 days for truckers providing direct emergency assistance, reversing a 2023 decision th
CH Robinson Hit with RICO Complaint Over Carrier Fraud
On September 23, six family-owned trucking companies filed a RICO complaint against CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging wire fraud, forced labor, and use
CH Robinson faces racketeering suit from trucking firms
CH Robinson and Total Quality Logistics face a significant legal challenge from six trucking companies alleging systematic racketeering through the use of allegedly non-compliant carriers to win freig
C.H. Robinson Escalates Broker Liability Fight to Congress
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight brokers, has escalated efforts to address broker liability issues by engaging directly with congressional representatives. This move indicates tha
C.H. Robinson Warns Federal Trucking Standards Could Raise Costs
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight brokers, is advocating for uniform federal trucking standards while cautioning that poorly designed regulations could increase operational costs a
Trucking's Next Freight Cycle Could Break 20-Year Trends
Reliance Partners' Chief Revenue Officer Thom Albrecht argues that the trucking industry may be entering an unprecedented freight cycle driven by structural regulatory changes rather than single catal
Highway's $100K Fraud Guarantee Reshapes Carrier Vetting Standards
Highway, a carrier-vetting platform, has introduced a performance guarantee that backs legitimate freight moves with up to $100,000 in coverage, a structural shift in how brokers manage carrier risk.
Cartel Logistics Boss Sentenced 19 Years for Cocaine Smuggling
A high-level cartel logistics coordinator has been sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating cocaine and cash movement through a sophisticated trucking network. Roberto Lopez se
Trucking Freight Cycle Extended to 2028 by Regulatory Tightening
The U.S. trucking freight market is entering a prolonged supply-constrained cycle driven not by demand weakness, but by structural regulatory enforcement that could persist through end-2027 or into Q1
CDL Crackdowns Escalate Across North America: What Carriers Need to Know
Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement operations across five jurisdictions in the United States and Canada have resulted in unprecedented levels of driver and vehicle removals from service. New M
Freight Tech Automates Carrier Compliance with TMS Integration
Freight Technologies has integrated Fleet Rocket's transportation management system (TMS) with Highway's compliance platform to create an automated workflow for carrier compliance verification and onb
Alberta Removes 20 Unsafe Trucking Carriers in Major Safety Crackdown
Alberta's transportation regulator has intensified enforcement against unsafe and noncompliant trucking carriers, removing 20 companies from its roads while issuing 443 administrative penalties since
Shipper of Choice Strategy: Why It Matters in Chemical Logistics
Chemical logistics represents one of the most demanding and risk-sensitive segments of freight transportation. The concept of 'Shipper of Choice' has emerged as a strategic imperative for companies ma
$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 cite
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 exemp
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