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(28 articles)CH Robinson Awards Special Equity to Chief Strategy Officer
CH Robinson announced a special equity award to Arun Rajan, its Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, designed to incentivize strategic development, retain top talent, and reward financial outperform
WWEX & Auctane Merge to Create AI-Powered ShipStation Global
WWEX Group and Auctane have completed a significant merger creating ShipStation Global, a unified logistics platform that integrates freight brokerage services with shipping software technology. Backe
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
Freight Management Inc Celebrates 40 Years Supporting Supply Chains
Freight Management Inc has reached a significant organizational milestone by celebrating 40 years of operations supporting businesses across supply chains. This anniversary reflects the company's long
Broker Liability Ruling Sends Echo Global Case Back to Court
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II has upended freight brokerage liability protections, forcing courts to reconsider federal preemption rules. Echo Global Logi
Top Rated Freight Brokerage Services: 4 Best Providers
This article provides a buyer's guide to selecting freight brokerage services, evaluating four prominent providers in the North American market. Rather than reporting on a specific supply chain disrup
C.H. Robinson Gets Jefferies Upgrade on Tech Strategy
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has received a stock upgrade from Jefferies analysts, reflecting investor confidence in the company's technology-driven transformation strategy. This positive analyst rating un
3PL Insurance Premiums Face Dramatic Increase Post-Montgomery
The Supreme Court's Montgomery vs. Caribe Transport II decision has fundamentally shifted liability exposure for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), triggering significant unce
Supreme Court Case Creates Legal Risk for C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, faces a new legal challenge through a Supreme Court case that adds regulatory and operational complexity to its
Supreme Court Broker Liability Ruling Set to Raise Trucking Costs
The US Supreme Court's unanimous decision to hold freight brokers liable for negligently recruiting truckers with poor safety records represents a watershed moment for the trucking industry. This ruli
Freight Management Inc Celebrates 40 Years in Evolving Logistics
Freight Management Inc has reached a significant operational milestone by marking 40 years of service in the logistics and freight management sector. This anniversary reflects the company's longevity
Supreme Court ruling reshapes broker liability in trucking
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II LLC marks a watershed moment for the trucking and freight brokerage sectors, establishing new legal precedents that could fundamentall
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
RXO's AI Push Signals Turning Point for Struggling 3PL Giant
RXO, a major third-party logistics provider, appears to be at an inflection point following its first-quarter earnings report, where management signaled a dramatic shift toward aggressive AI implement
Uber Freight Posts First YoY Revenue Gain in Two Years
Uber Freight has achieved its first year-over-year revenue increase in approximately two years, posting $1.34 billion in revenue compared to $1.26 billion a year prior—a $47 million gain. This marks a
New Freight Exchange Platform Tackles Rising Freight Fraud
A new freight exchange platform has emerged to address the growing problem of freight fraud in the transportation and logistics industry. This technology-driven solution represents a significant step
Supreme Court broker liability ruling could reshape 3PL industry
The Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision by end of June on broker liability that could fundamentally alter how freight brokerages operate and manage risk. The Montgomery v. Caribe II c
C.H. Robinson Q1 2026: Earnings Beat Amid Brokerage Squeeze
C.H. Robinson reported Q1 2026 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations on earnings per share ($1.35 vs. $1.17 YoY, beating consensus by $0.12) despite operating in a challenging environment where
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
Landstar Reports Strong Q1 Yields, April Pricing Surges 13% YoY
Landstar System reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, signaling the freight market is entering an upcycle phase with pricing strength substantially outpacing historical s
Manual Freight Brokerage Processes Cost More Than You Think
Manual processes in freight brokerage create significant but often-overlooked operational costs that extend far beyond visible line items. When freight brokers rely on legacy systems, email-based work
Echo Global Acquires ITS Logistics in Major 3PL Consolidation
Echo Global Logistics has announced the acquisition of ITS Logistics, marking a significant consolidation move within the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. This strategic transaction expands Echo Gl
Freight Management Inc Celebrates 40 Years in Logistics
Freight Management Inc is celebrating 40 years of operations as a logistics service provider, underscoring the longevity of established freight brokerage companies in the North American market. The mi
Freight Platform Hits Weekly Loads Record—What It Means
A leading freight platform has achieved a new record for weekly loads processed, reflecting strong demand in the logistics and trucking sector. This milestone indicates robust market activity and sugg
Freight Brokerage Market Growth Forecast Through 2034
This market research report from Fortune Business Insights projects the trajectory of the global freight brokerage sector through 2034. The analysis covers market valuation, growth rates, and structur
Lean Solutions Group Bets on 'Experts in Loop' AI Model
Lean Solutions Group, which has scaled from 700 to over 10,000 employees across nearshore markets since 2018, is redefining its competitive strategy beyond traditional labor cost arbitrage. As client
C.H. Robinson Faces Public Scrutiny Over Chameleon Carrier Liability
C.H. Robinson is facing renewed public pressure following a CBS News investigation into the use of chameleon carriers—trucking companies that reconstitute under new names to obscure poor safety record
Spot-Contract Rate Squeeze Pressures 3PL Margins
The recent contraction in the spread between spot and contract freight rates has created significant operational challenges for non-asset-based 3PLs, particularly freight brokers. This compression ref