Knight-Swift CEO sees insurance edge after Montgomery ruling
Adam Miller says the Supreme Court decision is shifting freight toward carriers with stronger safety records and lower liability exposure.
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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…
3 Trailer Insurance Gaps That Can Cost You $100,000 in Defense Alone
Only 30% of carriers carry trailer interchange coverage. If you own trailers someone else is pulling, you may be unprotected the moment a claim is filed.
Up to 15% of Trucking Insurance Certificates Contain Errors or Omissions
Insurance agencies field 1,000 verification requests per week as brokers demand VIN-level coverage data. MeshVI founder says stale certificates and…
Erie driver faces 22 charges after fleeing 9-vehicle crash with Bud Light
Irabaruta Ezechiel allegedly ran a red light, hit nine vehicles, then fled on foot carrying beer. Eight people hospitalized. Bail denied.
$604M Verdict Exposes Brokers to Chameleon-Carrier Liability Risk
C.H. Robinson faces largest-ever judgment against a transportation company after motor carrier Lupus Superior is expected to default. Industry observers say…
$104 million verdict hits MVT after driver fell asleep, killed co-driver
El Paso jury found Mesilla Valley Transportation and trainer liable for 2020 fatigue crash that killed sleeper-berth driver on I-40.
ATRI Launches Driver-Facing Camera Study, Seeks Fleet Participants
Research group will measure before-and-after safety metrics to quantify whether in-cab cameras actually reduce crashes for participating carriers.
Spot Rates Hit $3.55, Supreme Court Ruling Could Push Truckload to $5
Capacity tightens into Memorial Day as broker-liability decision reshapes carrier selection and insurance costs.
Supreme Court Clears Path for Broker Liability in Carrier-Crash Cases
Unanimous ruling lets injured trucker sue broker over carrier selection, fleet managers and owner-ops should expect tighter vetting and higher insurance floors.
Supreme Court rules against brokers in Montgomery liability case
Decision opens freight brokers to direct liability claims under federal law: legal and insurance costs expected to climb across the industry.
J.B. Hunt Honors 54 Drivers Who Hit 2 to 5 Million Safe Miles
The carrier's 30th annual Million Mile celebration recognized drivers who averaged 7 to 10 years to reach 1 million miles without a DOT-reportable preventable…