Supreme Court Kills Broker Preemption Shield, State Negligence Claims Now Allowed
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II eliminates federal preemption defense for freight brokers. Plaintiffs can now sue brokers directly for negligent carrier…
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Tender Rejections Hit 16.5%, Market Won't Balance Until Late 2027
Carriers are rejecting 16.5% of loads, up from 4% in June 2023. Slow capacity growth and negative authority filings mean the tight cycle will outlast past…
Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright
CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT authority.