#carrier-vetting
(34 articles)Freight Brokers Face Legal Crisis Over Carrier Vetting Standards
A landmark $604 million court verdict in Dallas County is fundamentally reshaping how freight brokers must evaluate and select carriers, signaling a major shift in industry accountability. The ruling
Motive and Highway Resolve ELD Data Access Dispute in One Week
Motive and Highway announced a joint resolution to restore electronic logging device (ELD) data access after a brief but disruptive dispute over API connection frequency and data compensation. The dis
Motive Throttles Highway Over Payment Demand, Limiting Carrier Data
Motive, the electronic logging device (ELD) provider heading toward a public listing, has begun restricting its API connection to Highway, a major carrier vetting and compliance platform, over payment
Cargo Theft Shifts to High-Value Targets in 2025
The cargo theft landscape has undergone a fundamental strategic shift in 2025, moving from volume-based opportunistic theft to precision targeting of high-value shipments. While CargoNet data reveals
OTR Solutions Non-Recourse Factoring Reshapes Carrier Funding
OTR Solutions is accelerating growth in the freight factoring space with a fundamentally different risk model—non-recourse financing that shields carriers from broker payment failures. The company pro
Organized Cargo Crime: $111M Semiconductor Heist Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerability
A $111 million semiconductor theft employing coordinated escort-vehicle interdiction and unauthorized load rerouting signals a watershed moment in organized cargo crime. Rather than random piracy, thi
358kg Meth Seizure on Louisiana I-12 Exposes Supply Chain
On Interstate 12 near Denham Springs, Louisiana, Livingston Parish deputies conducted a K9 traffic stop that uncovered approximately 789.56 pounds (358.14 kilograms) of methamphetamine concealed in a
Post-Montgomery Fraud Shifts: Brokers Harden Carrier Vetting
The freight brokerage industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how it approaches carrier fraud prevention, driven by legal precedent and market maturation. Sean Dehan of Truckstop outlines how
Landstar Cuts 35,000 Carriers: Supply Chain Vetting Overhaul
Landstar System has eliminated more than 35,000 carriers from its approved network over the past four years, reducing its carrier pool by approximately 35%. This dramatic purge reflects a strategic sh
SeaLead Collapse: Sanctions Risk & Carrier Vetting Lessons
SeaLead Shipping's dramatic fall from 13th-largest global container carrier to liquidation within twelve months represents a watershed moment for supply chain compliance and carrier vetting practices.
New Mariner CEO Tackles Broker Liability With AI-Powered Carrier Vetting
Justin Turner's appointment as CEO of Mariner Logistics signals a strategic pivot toward technology-driven risk mitigation in the freight brokerage industry. Turner arrives from Flock Freight, where h
RXO Strengthens Liability Shield With Strict Carrier Vetting
RXO is leveraging its strict carrier vetting standards and comprehensive insurance coverage ($15–20M annually) as a strategic advantage in an increasingly litigious freight brokerage environment. Foll
RXO Q2 2026: Mixed Results but Strong Spot Market Gains
RXO's second quarter 2026 earnings reveal a tale of two narratives: headline financial metrics have deteriorated year-over-year, with GAAP net income remaining flat at a 5-cent loss per share and adju
Freight Rates Rising: Industry Vet Predicts 18-Month Rate Recovery Ahead
Kevin Nolan, a serial freight brokerage entrepreneur, delivered a contrarian view in a recent industry video: freight rates are not going down, and the sector is entering an early-stage recovery that
C.H. Robinson $600M Verdict Threatens Brokerage Business Model
C.H. Robinson faces a $600 million nuclear verdict from Dallas County that extends far beyond the dollar amount, with potential structural implications for the entire freight brokerage industry. The j
$20M cocaine seizure exposes truck trailer concealment risks
Federal authorities at California's Calexico Port of Entry uncovered over 1,000 pounds of cocaine—valued at $20 million—concealed beneath the wooden floorboards of a commercial flatbed trailer. The se
C.H. Robinson $604M Verdict: Carrier Vetting Failures Exposed
C.H. Robinson has been hit with a substantial $604 million verdict stemming from failures in its carrier-vetting processes, particularly within the tank transport segment. This landmark decision serve
C.H. Robinson's $600M Nuclear Verdict Reshapes Broker Liability
C.H. Robinson disclosed a significant legal challenge during its Q2 earnings call: a $600+ million nuclear verdict in the Lipe vs. Lupus Superior case, where a jury found the 3PL negligent in hiring a
Jury Verdict May Force Freight Brokers to Overhaul Carrier Vetting
A significant legal development is reshaping carrier management practices across the freight brokerage industry. A jury verdict in a case involving a fatal multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 20 in
C.H. Robinson Faces $604M Verdict in Carrier Selection Case
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest freight brokers and 3PL providers, has been dealt a significant financial blow with a $604 million advisory verdict in a negligent carrier selection case.
Supreme Court Montgomery Ruling Tightens Freight Broker Vetting Standards
The Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling has established a significant precedent that raises due diligence expectations for freight brokers when selecting and vetting carriers. This decision, discussed a
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 Kills Broker Defense; Leasing Liability Next?
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, eliminating the federal preemption defense that has shielded freight brokers from sta
Supreme Court Ruling Forces Carriers to Overhaul Documentation
The U.S. Supreme Court's *Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC* ruling has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers, imposing a new standard
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
Transfix Embeds Highway Carrier Vetting Into TMS Platform
Transfix has embedded Highway's carrier identity and compliance verification technology directly into its transportation management system, enabling freight brokers and 3PLs to perform automated carri
CAVRA Standard Reshapes Carrier Vetting After Supreme Court Ruling
The logistics industry is adapting to a new standardized carrier vetting framework following a significant Supreme Court decision in the Montgomery case. The CAVRA (Carrier Vetting and Risk Assessment
Carrier Vetting Becomes Critical in U.S.-Mexico Trade Amid Terrorist Designation Rules
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade (MCBT) conference in Laredo revealed a seismic shift in U.S.-Mexico supply chain operations. What started nine years ago as an informal dinner of 20
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
SCOTUS Rules Against Broker Preemption; Safety Standards Now Mandatory
A recent Supreme Court ruling has fundamentally shifted the regulatory landscape for freight brokers by eliminating federal preemption as a legal defense, requiring brokers to implement aggressive for
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
Texas Supreme Court Shields Shippers from Carrier Accident Liability
The Texas Supreme Court's May 15, 2026 ruling in *In re Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.* establishes that direct shippers using federally regulated carriers for routine freight shipments cannot be held liable