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(20 articles)Court: Freight Brokers Face Negligent Hiring Liability Under State Law
A significant court decision has determined that freight brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring practices under state law, marking an important shift in regulatory exposure for the brokerage
CBP Seizes $10.75M Meth Hidden in Leek Shipment at Texas Border
On August 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a commercial vehicle from Reynosa, Mexico, carrying a declared leek shipment. Sec
US 50% Tariffs and Iran Sanctions Reshape Global Supply Chains
The United States has announced aggressive new tariff measures, including 50% tariffs on select imports, combined with heightened Iran sanctions enforcement. This represents a significant escalation i
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
Freight Broker Insurance Costs Soar 3X Following Legal Shocks
The freight brokerage insurance market is experiencing unprecedented disruption following two major legal developments in 2024: a May 14 Montgomery Supreme Court decision exposing brokers to motor-car
Freight Brokers Face Critical Insurance Gaps on Leased Trailers
Freight brokers managing trailer pools face a structural risk that many fail to recognize: their existing insurance policies often explicitly exclude coverage for trailers in active use on the road. C
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
Global Supply Chain Disruption: Legal and Operational Impact
Dentons has published a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing global supply chain disruptions affecting multiple industry sectors and their legal implications. This assessment examines how supply chai
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
Truck Driver's $510K Fuel Card Fraud Exposes Payment System Gaps
A West Virginia truck driver admitted to stealing over $510,000 through a sophisticated fuel card fraud scheme that involved creating fictitious service stations on online payment platforms rather tha
US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners as Trade War Escalates
The United States has expanded tariff coverage to 60 trading partners, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions that fundamentally reshapes global supply chain dynamics. This broad-based app
SeaLead Faces Fresh US Sanctions on Six Box Ships
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on six additional box ships operated by Singapore-based SeaLead, escalating enforcement actions against the carrier for alleged connections to Iranian
FDA Clears Taylor Farms Lettuce in Outbreak—Investigation Continues
The FDA has determined that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a major supplier to retailers like Walmart and quick-service restaurants including Taco Bell, did not contain the parasite responsible for a rece
FMCSA Revokes 10 More ELDs; Pattern Points to Systemic Compliance Gaps
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revoked 10 additional electronic logging devices on a single day, continuing an enforcement tempo of approximately 4.9 devices per month. This latest ba
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
Trump Tariff Threat: Digital Trade War Escalation Looms
The Trump administration's renewed tariff threats are expanding beyond traditional goods into digital trade, signaling a potential structural shift in how cross-border commerce operates. This represen
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
U.S. Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor Practices
The U.S. government has announced proposed tariffs targeting approximately 60 economies over alleged forced labor trade practices, representing a significant expansion of trade enforcement actions. Th
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