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Freight Broker Liability After Montgomery v. Caribe: A Guide to Carrier Selection
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ended federal preemption of state negligent-selection claims against freight brokers. This guide explains what changed, where broker exposure comes from, how to read carrier safety data, and why documentation is now a front-line defense.
Brandon Wiseman
Trucksafe Launches New Online Course: Carrier Safety & Compliance for Brokers and Shippers
Trucksafe Academy has launched a new self-paced online course — Carrier Safety & Compliance for Brokers and Shippers — giving freight brokers, shippers, and 3PLs the FMCSA data fluency they need to vet and document carrier selections defensibly in the post-Montgomery legal landscape.
Brandon Wiseman
What SCOTUS’s Montgomery Decision Means for Carriers
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC means freight brokers can now be sued for negligent hiring under state law — and your CSA BASIC scores and safety rating are the evidence. Here is what every motor carrier needs to know and do now.
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