$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…
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$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…