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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
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High ImpactMay 14, 2026Supreme 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
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High ImpactMay 14, 2026Supreme 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
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