Manchaca, TX Freight Carriers & Brokers in Manchaca, Texas

What brokers must verify after Montgomery — the new standard of care

Supreme Court decision shifts broker liability. Industry attorneys and vetting experts say continuous monitoring, insurance verification, and inspection analysis are now the bas…

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Chicago Man Gets 5 Years for $10M Freight Fraud Using Fake Carrier IDs

Aivaras Zigmantas impersonated real and fake carriers to steal liquor and copper shipments across state lines. Prosecutors say the scheme targeted $14.6 million in freight befor…

May 17, 2026

Fuel & Energy

Diesel Hits $5.66 — Brent Crude Jumps to $108 on Iran Supply Shock

Strait of Hormuz closure drives Brent crude to $107.97, up from $70 pre-war. Diesel near record high as bond yields climb and Fed rate-cut bets evaporate.

May 17, 2026

Electric Vehicles

California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate at Dealerships — How to Claim

California Clean Fuel Rewards program launches end of June with point-of-sale rebates on electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, funded by Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits.

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Trojan Driver Scam Puts Cargo Thieves Inside the Cab Before Pickup

Organized theft groups are placing fake drivers inside legitimate carriers to steal loads from within. What small fleets should verify before handing over the keys.

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Did the Supreme Court Montgomery ruling just make broker fraud easier?

Wall Street dumped brokerage stocks within an hour of the decision — but the real question for carriers is whether bigger 3PLs will now tighten vetting or push risk onto smaller…

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

How do brokers prove they vetted a carrier after Montgomery ruling?

Supreme Court ended FAAAA preemption shield. Brokers now face state negligence claims for carrier-crash liability. The defense is a documented vetting process — and most brokers…

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

DOJ Letter Shows Federal Prosecutors Now Treat Cargo Theft as Fraud

A Department of Justice funding letter describes cargo theft as organized fraud networks using fake identities and hacked systems — not just stolen trailers.

May 17, 2026

Equipment & OEM

MicroVision Buys Luminar Assets for $33M, Targets Truck LiDAR Cost Cut

The Redmond sensor maker is applying automotive design-to-cost discipline to LiDAR after acquiring Luminar IP — aiming to make the tech pencil out for commercial fleets beyond r…

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Broker $75K bond won't cover crash liability — what carriers should verify now

Supreme Court ruling opens brokers to negligent-selection lawsuits, but the federal surety bond only covers freight payment defaults — not tort judgments.

May 17, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

Supreme Court Ruling Shifts Broker Liability — Vetting Gaps Now Courtroom Risk

A May 2026 Supreme Court decision allows state-by-state negligence claims against brokers who tender loads to unsafe carriers. Legal experts say documented vetting procedures ar…

May 16, 2026

General

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.

May 16, 2026

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What brokers must verify after Montgomery — the new standard of care

Chicago Man Gets 5 Years for $10M Freight Fraud Using Fake Carrier IDs

Diesel Hits $5.66 — Brent Crude Jumps to $108 on Iran Supply Shock

California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate at Dealerships — How to Claim

Trojan Driver Scam Puts Cargo Thieves Inside the Cab Before Pickup

Did the Supreme Court Montgomery ruling just make broker fraud easier?

How do brokers prove they vetted a carrier after Montgomery ruling?

DOJ Letter Shows Federal Prosecutors Now Treat Cargo Theft as Fraud

MicroVision Buys Luminar Assets for $33M, Targets Truck LiDAR Cost Cut

Broker $75K bond won't cover crash liability — what carriers should verify now

Supreme Court Ruling Shifts Broker Liability — Vetting Gaps Now Courtroom Risk

Supreme Court Clears Path for Broker Liability in Carrier-Crash Cases