#transportation-compliance
(13 articles)Oversize Load Tariffs Strain US Operators Amid Growing Concern
US-based oversize logistics operators are confronting a dual challenge of rising tariff exposure and increasingly stringent oversize load regulations that threaten both profitability and service relia
Penske Lawsuit Reshapes Broker Liability: Carriers Can't Escape Responsibility
A Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision has fundamentally altered the legal landscape for freight brokers and carriers by ruling that companies cannot shed liability by passing loads down a multi-pa
Multi-Region Truck Enforcement Sweeps Ground 79 Vehicles
Coordinated enforcement operations across Arizona, Nebraska, New York, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan have resulted in 30 commercial drivers and 49 vehicles being placed out of service during July
New BAVRA Standard Transforms Shipper Broker Selection Risk Management
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure, has introduced the BAVRA Standard—a 34-page framework designed to help shippers establish rigorous, defensible processes for selecting and monitoring freig
AmeriFreight Tackles Auto Transport Cost Crisis Amid Fraud Surge
AmeriFreight's announcement of a dual growth strategy signals deepening challenges within the U.S. auto transport sector, where rising operational costs and fraud have become structural headwinds rath
Freight Broker Data: Digital Tools Could Expose You to Lawsuits
Digital freight brokerage platforms that rely on automation and data collection may be inadvertently creating evidence trails that expose companies to significant legal liability. According to Cassand
Mariner Logistics Launches Sentinel Protocol for Carrier Verification
Mariner Logistics has introduced the Sentinel Protocol, a systematic approach to carrier and driver verification that represents a proactive shift in supply chain risk management. This development com
Ghost Carriers Expose Vetting Gaps in Freight Brokerage Industry
The emergence of **ghost carriers**—fraudulent or unregistered motor carriers operating through established brokerage networks—reveals systemic vulnerabilities in how freight brokers vet and validate
Law Agencies Intensify Commercial Vehicle Crackdowns Across US
Law enforcement agencies across Texas, Arizona, and California have launched coordinated enforcement campaigns targeting commercial vehicle operators, with a particular focus on hours-of-service (HOS)
New CAVRA Standard Transforms Carrier Selection Best Practices
Cassandra Gaines, founder of Carrier Assure and a transportation attorney, has released the CAVRA Standard, a comprehensive 54-page framework designed to help brokers, shippers, and freight forwarders
ITS Logistics Wins 2026 Fraud Fighter Award for Supply Chain Security
ITS Logistics has been recognized as a 2026 Fraud Fighter Award winner, underscoring the growing importance of fraud detection and prevention mechanisms within third-party logistics providers. This re
3,200+ Mexican Truckers Lose US Visas Over Cabotage Enforcement
More than 3,200 Mexican truck drivers have lost their authorization to operate in the United States in recent months following a significant enforcement escalation by federal authorities. This mass re
Germany's Border Controls Create Freight Bottlenecks Across EU
Germany has implemented new border control measures that are creating operational friction for freight and logistics operations throughout Europe. These stricter protocols represent a structural shift