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(11 articles)Texas Judge Affirms $600M Nuclear Verdict Against C.H. Robinson
A Texas judge has affirmed a $604 million judgment against C.H. Robinson stemming from a March 2021 fatal accident that killed three persons, including a driver employed by carrier Lupus Superior. The
4 Freight Brokerage Qualities Every Shipper Must Evaluate
The article identifies four core qualities that distinguish trustworthy freight brokers: thorough carrier vetting, technology adoption, industry specialization, and pricing transparency. These capabil
Virtual Compliance Platform Targets Small Fleet Regulatory Burden
Dotra Compliance, built by Visionary Ventures, has launched a software platform designed to serve as a virtual compliance department for trucking carriers. The platform targets a critical operational
California Fights FMCSA Over Non-Domiciled CDL Halt in Appeals Court
California and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are battling in federal appeals court over FMCSA's pause on non-domiciled commercial driver license (CDL) issuance, a freeze affecting ap
FMCSA Suspends USDOT Deactivations During MOTUS System Rollout
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a temporary suspension of enforcement actions related to missed biennial registration updates, effective for deadlines on or after June 1,
H-2A Seasonal Truckers Face English-Language Compliance Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued clear guidance that H-2A temporary agricultural visa holders operating commercial motor vehicles must comply with federal English-language proficiency requireme
FMCSA vs New York: $73M at stake in CDL licensing battle
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and New York State are escalating their legal dispute over non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issuance practices. The conflict cent
Alvys Launches AI Agents Platform for Carriers of All Sizes
Alvys has introduced Alvys Foundry, an agentic AI platform that democratizes freight automation by enabling carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations to deploy intelligent agents within their existing
Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers to Tighten Trucking Compliance
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) have introduced the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act, bipartisan legislation designed to close a critical compliance
Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Broker Liability in Carrier Selection
A recent Supreme Court ruling on broker negligent selection is reshaping freight litigation and forcing the industry to confront the inadequacy of basic carrier vetting practices. The case, championed
Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing
Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a