#carrier-selection
(16 articles)Supreme Court Strips Brokers of Key Legal Defense in Carrier Selection
On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that fundamentally reshapes liability exposure for freight brokers across North Americ
Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Broker Crackdown on Unsafe Carriers
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II that freight brokers can be held liable under state law for negligently selecting carriers with poor safe
Ocean Freight Performance Intelligence: Why Data-Driven Carrier Selection Matters
The article addresses a critical gap in ocean freight procurement: many shippers and freight managers make carrier and route decisions without access to reliable performance data. This lack of transpa
project44 Names 3,745 Preferred Carriers Across All Modes
project44, a supply chain visibility platform, has expanded its annual Preferred Carrier Program to recognize 3,745 carriers operating across every transportation mode and geographic market. This sign
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling: What Really Changes?
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II strips away Federal Aviation Administration Authorization (FAAAA) preemption protections that previously shielded freight br
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
AI-Powered Freight Optimization: Transform Rate Decisions
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how supply chain professionals approach freight rate negotiations and carrier selection, moving the industry from reactive, manual processes toward data-driven dec
Freight Brokers Face $36M+ Liability Gap After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has eliminated decades-old liability protection for freight brokers, opening them to negligent carrier selection lawsuits. T
Supreme 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
Supreme Court Rules Freight Brokers Can Face Negligent-Hiring Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers across America with a unanimous decision eliminating the federal preemption defense in negligent-hiring claims.
FedEx Overtakes UPS as Top Delivery Carrier in Market Shift
FedEx has achieved a significant competitive milestone by overtaking UPS as the leading delivery carrier in North America, signaling a meaningful shift in the parcel logistics landscape. This developm
Shippers Prioritize Asset-Based Carriers for Supply Chain Reliability
Shippers are demonstrating a marked preference shift toward asset-based carriers as a response to ongoing reliability and service quality concerns in the transportation market. This strategic pivot re
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Broker Carrier Selection
The Supreme Court is deciding whether freight brokers can be held liable under state negligence law for their carrier selection decisions. The case—Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II—stems from a 2017
2025 Top 100 Trucking Companies: Industry Leaders Ranked
Inbound Logistics has published its annual Top 100 Truckers ranking for 2025, a benchmark report that identifies the leading trucking companies across various segments and specializations. This annual
Best Freight Forwarding Services for Ecommerce 2026
This Shopify editorial guide provides a curated overview of freight forwarding service providers and solutions designed specifically for ecommerce merchants. The article addresses the critical need fo
Supreme Court Broker Liability Decision Could Reshape Freight Industry
The Transportation Intermediaries Association gathered at its Capital Ideas Conference in Scottsdale to address a critical Supreme Court case—Montgomery vs. Caribe—that will determine whether freight