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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactMay 18, 2026Supreme 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
The Loadstar#supreme-court-ruling#broker-liability#trucking-costs
Risk & Disruption
ModerateMay 8, 2026Carrier Safety Awards Questioned Over Compliance Gaps
The Journal of Commerce has published critical commentary questioning the safety assumptions underlying major carrier awards in the trucking industry. The article suggests that current carrier recogni
Journal of Commerce#carrier-safety#transportation-risk#compliance-audit
Risk & Disruption
ModerateApr 28, 2026Knight-Swift Reduces Brokerage Fleet for Safety Compliance
Knight-Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers, is reducing its brokerage fleet as part of a strategic safety initiative. This capacity reduction reflects
Journal of Commerce#fleet-safety#knight-swift#brokerage-operations