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(9 articles)Texas Supreme Court Shields Shippers from Carrier Accident Liability
The Texas Supreme Court's May 15, 2026 ruling in *In re Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.* establishes that direct shippers using federally regulated carriers for routine freight shipments cannot be held liable
FMCSA Enforcement Surge Drives Spot Rates to Record Highs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under new Administrator Derek Barrs is actively enforcing existing safety regulations rather than issuing new ones, creating measurable market impacts o
Supreme Court Strips FAAAA Liability Shield for Freight Brokers
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a longstanding liability shield protection for freight brokers under the Freight Forwarder Accountability and Advancement Act (FAAAA). This ruling r
Supreme Court Revives Major Logistics Suit With Industry-Wide Impact
A Supreme Court decision to revive a lawsuit against a major logistics company has significant implications for the transportation and supply chain industry. This ruling suggests the court found merit
C.H. Robinson Backs Federal Safety Oversight After Supreme Court Ruling
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, has publicly reinforced its commitment to robust federal safety oversight in response to a recent Supreme Court decision.
New Jersey Tightens Independent Contractor Rules for Truckers
New Jersey's Department of Labor has finalized revisions to its independent contractor (IC) classification rule, creating a stringent ABC test that will significantly impact the trucking and logistics
FMCSA Process Agent System Exposed: Carriers Operating Without Legal Accountability
A comprehensive analysis of FMCSA's BOC-3 (Blanket of Coverage) process agent system reveals systemic vulnerabilities that undermine the legal accountability framework designed to protect crash victim
DOL Joint Employer Rule Threatens Trucking Subcontracting Model
The Department of Labor has released a proposed rule on joint employer status that could fundamentally reshape how trucking companies structure relationships with fleet contractors and owner-operators
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