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(10 articles)Trailer Insurance Gaps: 3 Critical Red Flags Supply Chain Teams Miss
Trailer insurance represents a critical but often overlooked vulnerability in the supply chain ecosystem. Andy Kuchar of Centerline Insurance identifies three major warning signs that companies may be
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
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
Fifth Circuit Reverses Penske Dismissals in Landmark Broker Liability Case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt significant legal setbacks to the Penske empire by reversing two earlier district court decisions that favored Penske companies in the Crane vs. Liberty La
C.H. Robinson $604M Verdict: How Broker Liability Rules Just Changed
C.H. Robinson recently absorbed a $604 million verdict in a multi-fatality 2021 crash case, with a Dallas County jury finding the broker 23% liable under a novel vicarious liability theory, treating t
CHRW Verdict Reshapes Freight Broker Liability Risk
A Texas jury has delivered a significant verdict against CH Robinson (CHRW) and trucking partner Lupus Superior, establishing freight brokers as potentially liable for accidents involving hired carrie
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
Freight Broker Data: Digital Tools Could Expose You to Lawsuits
Digital freight brokerage platforms that rely on automation and data collection may be inadvertently creating evidence trails that expose companies to significant legal liability. According to Cassand
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
C.H. Robinson U-Turn Lawsuit Exposes Broker Liability Crisis
A recent lawsuit against C.H. Robinson involving a U-turn incident has thrust broker liability into the spotlight, revealing a troubling gap between operational responsibility and legal exposure. Alth