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…
A Department of Justice funding letter describes cargo theft as organized fraud networks using fake identities and hacked systems — not just stolen trailers.
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…
Supreme Court ruling opens brokers to negligent-selection lawsuits, but the federal surety bond only covers freight payment defaults — not tort judgments.
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…
Unanimous ruling lets injured trucker sue broker over carrier selection — fleet managers and owner-ops should expect tighter vetting and higher insurance floors.
First-quarter enforcement activity pulled carriers off the road, shrinking available capacity and lifting spot rates — a supply-driven recovery that changes the math for small f…
Both spot and contract rates moved up during the first quarter while carriers focused on internal efficiency and operational improvements.
Driverless trucks are moving from test lanes to commercial launches — but hardware cost, sensor serviceability, and route constraints still gate wider deployment.
Carriers report better pricing power in Q1 2026 contract negotiations as capacity exits and spot rates firm — the first sustained leverage shift since mid-2023.
Oil fell 19 cents May 14 after a week of whipsaw moves — diesel still sits near $4.48, and small fleets are watching every penny.
Decision opens freight brokers to direct liability claims under federal law — legal and insurance costs expected to climb across the industry.
