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(19 articles)New Mexico jury awards $47M in tanker truck crash lawsuit
A New Mexico jury has awarded $47 million to a pickup truck driver and his mother following a 2022 head-on collision with a commercial tanker truck operated by Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC and Maxum Pet
Grade Crossing Liability Gaps Exposed by Norfolk Southern Derailments
Two Norfolk Southern derailments in Alabama on October 1 involved commercial tractor-trailers at grade crossings, raising critical questions about liability and insurance adequacy. While no hazardous
Top 10% Risk Drivers Cause 47% of Crashes: New AI Safety Report
Samsara has released new research demonstrating that the highest-risk 10% of drivers account for nearly half of all crashes across their fleet database, with 30% of drivers responsible for over three-
C.H. Robinson and Unilever Sued Over Carrier Verification Failure
A landmark civil lawsuit exposes critical gaps in carrier verification protocols within the third-party logistics ecosystem. C.H. Robinson and shipper Unilever face allegations that they failed to imp
ICE Launches CDL Fraud Tip Line Amid Nationwide Crackdown
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a public tip line for reporting suspected commercial driver's license fraud, marking a significant escalation in federal oversight of th
DOT Shuts Down 110 CDL Schools Over English Proficiency Fraud
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an emergency shutdown of 110 commercial driver training schools, with Texas and Pennsylvania each accounting for 13 affected facilities. The federal act
DOT Shuts Down 110 Truck Schools in CDL Fraud Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an unprecedented enforcement surge targeting systemic fraud in commercial driver licensing (CDL), removing 110 driving schools from federal registry
Road Cargo Security Market Set to Expand Through 2033
Grand View Research has released a comprehensive market analysis examining the road cargo security sector through 2033, highlighting the growing importance of protective measures in global supply chai
Train Burglary Escalates: Armed Suspect Fires on BNSF Officer in California
A northbound BNSF freight train became the site of an armed confrontation in Devore, California on August 11, 2024, when railroad police encountered suspected train burglars near Cajon Boulevard and K
FMCSA Codifies English Proficiency Rule, Sidelining 26K Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving to codify English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements as a permanent federal regulation, making it structurally harder for future administ
Rail freight 120x safer than trucking: Supply chain modal risk
A significant comparative safety analysis highlights that trucking operations present substantially higher accident and injury risks compared to rail freight, potentially 120 times greater according t
RXO Strengthens Liability Shield With Strict Carrier Vetting
RXO is leveraging its strict carrier vetting standards and comprehensive insurance coverage ($15–20M annually) as a strategic advantage in an increasingly litigious freight brokerage environment. Foll
194K Non-Domiciled CDLs Face Ineligibility Under New Reform
The Trucking Association Executives Council released a comprehensive progress report documenting one year of coordinated federal and state enforcement that has dramatically reshaped commercial driver
124 Unqualified Drivers Licensed in Louisiana Bribery Scheme
A sophisticated bribery operation in Louisiana enabled at least 124 individuals to fraudulently obtain commercial driver's licenses by circumventing all three stages of federally mandated CDL qualific
Shipper Liability Risk Increases Post-Montgomery Decision
The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision has fundamentally altered liability exposure for shippers in the trucking industry. While the case addressed negligent carrier selection by brokers, plaintiffs
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Intensifies: CDL & Safety Crackdowns
State and federal commercial vehicle enforcement agencies across the United States are significantly escalating inspection and citation operations, targeting driver licensing violations, impaired driv
DHS, DOT Investigate 75 CDL Schools for Fraud, What Carriers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation announced a coordinated investigation into approximately 75 commercial driver's license training schools suspected of fraudule
CIIT Investigates Second Line Z Rail Incident in Mexico
The Comisión de Investigación de Incidentes de Transporte (CIIT) has initiated an investigation into a second incident affecting Mexico's Line Z rail corridor, signaling a pattern of operational chall
High-Altitude Cargo Securement: Science-Based Best Practices
This article addresses a specialized but important aspect of modern supply chain operations: ensuring cargo remains secure during high-altitude transportation. The science-based approach referenced li