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FMCSA Signals New Round of SMS Proposals: Where the CSA Overhaul Stands Today
FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Steve Dowling said on October 28, 2026 that SMS proposals are coming for industry comment. As of today, carriers are still scored under the existing seven-BASIC SMS methodology. The enhanced system FMCSA approved in November 2024 has not launched.
Brandon Wiseman
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
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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