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High ImpactJun 1, 2026Texas Court Blocks Shipper Liability in Home Depot Case
In a significant decision for shippers and brokers, the Texas Supreme Court rejected attempts to hold Home Depot liable for a fatal traffic accident caused by a Werner Enterprises driver, establishing
FreightWaves#shipper-liability#texas-supreme-court#broker-liability
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactMay 14, 2026New Jersey Tightens Independent Contractor Rules for Truckers
New Jersey's Department of Labor has finalized revisions to its independent contractor (IC) classification rule, creating a stringent ABC test that will significantly impact the trucking and logistics
FreightWaves#independent-contractor#new-jersey-labor#abc-test
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactMay 6, 2026FedEx $470M Settlement Signals Labor Reckoning in Logistics
FedEx's approximately $470 million settlement represents a watershed moment for the logistics industry's reliance on independent contractor and subcontracting models. The US logistics sector has histo
The Loadstar#fedex-settlement#worker-classification#independent-contractor