Supreme Court Ruling Makes Documented Safety Programs a Broker Credential
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport ends FAAAA preemption shield for brokers. Carriers who can prove active safety management gain competitive advantage in broker…
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Amazon Relay Carrier Had 2 Months Authority When Crash Occurred
Lawsuit alleges Amazon assigned loads to Road Warriors Logistic 120 days short of its own 180-day authority requirement before October 2024 New Mexico…
Small Carriers Face Broker Cutoff After Supreme Court Ruling
Two transportation attorneys say Montgomery v. Caribe Transport is pushing one-truck and five-truck operators toward extinction as independents or into larger…
McLeod PowerBroker adds AI assistant to speed broker load coverage
Augment's Augie AI now plugs into PowerBroker TMS. Brokers get faster carrier search and load matching inside the system they already use.
Carrier Assure CEO Releases 54-Page Vetting Standard After Montgomery
Cassandra Gaines published The CAVRA Standard as a free industry framework for broker carrier selection. The guide goes beyond authority and insurance checks…
FMCSA Deputy Says Montgomery Ruling Puts Broker Activity in Agency Purview
Jesse Elison told a Cleveland freight-fraud event the Supreme Court decision classifies broker hiring as motor-vehicle activity, a shift that may expand FMCSA…
Will brokers now avoid small carriers to dodge crash liability?
Supreme Court ruling exposes brokers to state negligence claims nationwide. Industry lawyers and tech CEOs warn of tighter carrier selection: small fleets with…