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(28 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
Freight Fraud Surge: Supply Chain Risk & Prevention
Freight fraud represents a growing systemic risk to global supply chains, with incidents occurring across major trade lanes and affecting shippers, carriers, and freight brokers alike. The article exa
Weather Disruptions Reshape Supply Chain Risk Strategy
Weather-related disruptions have emerged as a critical supply chain risk factor, affecting transportation networks, port operations, and inventory management across multiple industries and geographies
Truck Insurance Premiums Surge 8.3% Annually as Providers Lose Money
The American Transportation Research Institute released a comprehensive analysis revealing that commercial auto insurance premiums have increased at an average rate of 8.3% annually between 2017 and 2
Cartel Boss Killing Disrupts US-Mexico Freight Corridors
The killing of a cartel boss has triggered significant disruption across key US-Mexico freight corridors, escalating security risks for cross-border logistics operations. This incident represents a st
Supreme Court Broker Ruling Reshapes Freight Market Dynamics
A landmark Supreme Court ruling on freight broker liability is fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape of the trucking industry. The decision widened liability exposure for brokers found neg
788 Rail Disruptions Expected: Italy's Construction Crisis
Italy's rail cargo network is experiencing unprecedented pressure from construction activities, with 788 disruptions anticipated across the network. This represents a systemic challenge to the country
Diesel Rationing Threatens Truck Supply Chain Operations
Diesel fuel rationing has emerged as a critical supply chain vulnerability, with independent truck owners and operators raising alarms about potential disruptions to freight movement across North Amer
ITS Logistics Tackles Freight Fraud with AI & Human Security
ITS Logistics has unveiled a comprehensive anti-fraud initiative combining technology and human expertise to address the escalating threat of freight theft and fraud within North American supply chain
Freight Market Risk Surges as Traditional Signals Fail
The freight and logistics market is experiencing a structural shift characterized by elevated operational risk and diminishing reliability of traditional market indicators that shippers have historica
Non-Domiciled CDLs: Protect Your Supply Chain from Illegal Drivers
Non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) fraud represents a growing compliance and operational risk for supply chain professionals managing freight transportation. Drivers operating under inval
Carrier 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
Carrier Safety Awards Under Fire Over Compliance Questions
Recent industry recognition of a carrier as 'carrier of the year' has drawn scrutiny from supply chain professionals who question whether the award criteria sufficiently emphasize safety compliance an
Kenya Fuel Shortage Disrupts Regional Supply Chains
Kenya is experiencing a significant fuel shortage with direct supply chain ramifications across the region. This disruption stems from broader supply chain failures in fuel distribution and procuremen
Ohio Medicaid Scheme Exposes 195 Shell Carriers with Fatal Crashes
A FreightWaves investigation has uncovered a significant fraud scheme centered on Ohio's East Dublin Granville Road corridor in Columbus, where 195 motor carriers—many operating as shell companies wit
New Freight Exchange Platform Tackles Rising Freight Fraud
A new freight exchange platform has emerged to address the growing problem of freight fraud in the transportation and logistics industry. This technology-driven solution represents a significant step
Managing Transportation Risk During Major Supply Chain Transitions
Aon's analysis highlights the growing complexity of risk management in transportation and logistics as the industry undergoes significant structural transformations. Supply chain professionals face a
Cargo Theft Evolved: Digital Fraud Now Outpaces Physical Theft
The freight industry faces a structural shift in cargo theft that predates recent FBI warnings by several years. Rather than physical theft at yards or truck stops, organized cybercriminals now interc
Vietnam Logistics Faces Growing Conflict Risks to Regional Trade
Vietnam's position as a critical logistics hub in Southeast Asia faces mounting pressure from escalating geopolitical tensions and conflict risks. This development represents a structural threat to re
Wisconsin Hazmat Incidents Spike: 2,000 Cases in 5 Years
Wisconsin has experienced nearly 2,000 hazardous materials (hazmat) transport incidents over the past five years, averaging approximately 400 incidents annually. This elevated incident rate raises cri
Iowa Reports 1,100 Hazmat Incidents in 5 Years—What It Means
Iowa has experienced nearly 1,100 hazardous materials transport incidents over the past five years, underscoring significant safety and compliance risks in ground freight operations across the U.S. he
Major U.S. Trucking Firm Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A significant national trucking and logistics carrier has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, creating immediate operational challenges for shippers across multiple industries. This developmen
Freight Safety Insights: What Carriers Must Know Now
This article features insights from a Landstar agent regarding freight transportation safety, highlighting operational practices that carriers and shippers should prioritize to mitigate risk in trucki
Transportation Risk & Logistics: Preparing for Sector Transitions
Aon's analysis highlights the transportation and logistics sector's vulnerability to structural transitions that extend beyond traditional disruptions. As supply chains mature and face new operational
Embedding Risk Protection in Freight Decision-Making
The article discusses the importance of integrating risk protection mechanisms directly into the freight decision-making process rather than treating risk management as a separate, downstream function
Modern Cargo Theft: How Information Manipulation Outpaces Physical Security
The landscape of cargo theft has fundamentally shifted from traditional physical theft to information-based fraud occurring within normal supply chain operations. According to insights from Travelers'
Middle East Security Crisis Threatens Global Supply Chains
Escalating security concerns in the Middle East are creating immediate operational challenges for the global transportation and logistics industry, affecting critical shipping corridors and trade rout
C.H. Robinson Faces Public Scrutiny Over Chameleon Carrier Liability
C.H. Robinson is facing renewed public pressure following a CBS News investigation into the use of chameleon carriers—trucking companies that reconstitute under new names to obscure poor safety record