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(9 articles)Court Expands Freight Broker Liability for Negligent Hiring
A significant court ruling has expanded the legal liability landscape for freight brokers, establishing that they can be held accountable for negligent hiring of carrier personnel under state law. Thi
Supreme Court Ruling Expands Freight Broker Liability Risk
A recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly expanded the legal liability exposure for freight brokers, creating new operational and financial risks across the transportation and logistics sector.
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
Supreme Court Rejects FAAAA Shield for Freight Brokers
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a key legal shield that freight brokers sought under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA), significantly increasing their exposure to state
Supreme Court Strips FAAAA Liability Shield for Freight Brokers
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a longstanding liability shield protection for freight brokers under the Freight Forwarder Accountability and Advancement Act (FAAAA). This ruling r
Freight Brokers Face Tighter Legal Liability in Negligent Hiring Cases
Recent court developments are materially narrowing the legal protections that freight brokers have historically enjoyed in negligent hiring litigation. This shift means brokers can no longer rely on s
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling Disappoints Transportation Industry
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling on freight brokers that has drawn criticism from the transportation industry, which views the decision as unfavorable to their interests and operational flex
6 Freight Brokers Now Offer Instant LTL Rate Quotes
Six freight brokers have launched instant rate quoting tools for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, addressing a long-standing pain point in freight procurement. Historically, LTL rate requests requi
Manila Port Congestion Dispute: PPA vs. Brokers
The Port Authority of the Philippines (PPA) has publicly denied congestion at Manila ports, contradicting claims from the brokers group who characterize the situation as operational 'paralysis.' This