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What’s next after Montgomery? Likely a boost to the bigger 3PLs
The speculation has started on what the Montgomery case will mean for the brokerage industry.
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Lower revenue, higher costs drive Hapag-Lloyd to loss
Trucking Regulation
Crucial changes in latest NJ independent contractor rule impacting truckers
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The Supreme Court just told every freight broker that they can be sued
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that state negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the FAAAA. Twenty-eight thousand brokers just woke up in a different legal universe.
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SONAR Launches Carrier Safety Dashboard — Right on Time for International Roadcheck Week
New FMCSA and CSA intelligence tool goes live as North American enforcement enters its most intense 72 hours of the year — and as the CDL crackdown reshapes the driver pool in real time CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — May 12, 2026 — SONAR today announced the launch of its new Carrier Safety Dashboard, a comprehensive intelligence […]
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U.S. charges ship operators in fatal Baltimore bridge collapse
The Justice Department is bringing criminal charges against the operators of a container ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge in 2024, killing six people.
Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon cranks up 30-minute delivery in major U.S. cities
Trucking Regulation
Autonomous truck gold rush or California dreaming?
American Shipper
Top 10 ocean forwarder opens new U.S. headquarters
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Trans-Pacific ocean rates remain above pre-war levels despite muted outlook
Ocean freight rates on the trans-Pacific remain above pre-war levels as retailers warn of tepid peak season gains.
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Eyeing growth, chassis provider CCM appoints new SVP-General Counsel
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U.S.-managed bulk ship attacked in Persian Gulf
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Trump wants shipping to go nuclear
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Last-Mile Delivery
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to businesses
Amazon announced that same-day grocery delivery is now available to Business Prime members.
Last-Mile Delivery
Sam’s Club rolls out 1-hour express delivery option
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