Liability

(The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) The Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision changed the litigation landscape for the trucking industry. Although the case addressed a negligent selection claim against a freight broker, plaintiffs will not limit their investigations to the […]

Freight forwarders are complaining that the International Air Transport Association unfairly shifted responsibility to them for certain shipments when it changed legal language in a shipping document.

Each carrier has different needs, and reporting-style insurance can provide flexibility.

“Treat every application like it is worth a million dollars. An allegation of negligent hiring in post-crash litigation could cost at least that and more,” said Mark Schedler, senior transport editor at J. J. Keller & Associates.

BulkLoads.com founders Jared Flinn and Matt Fredin continue to expand their service offerings, launching Bulk Insurance Group this week.

PowerFleet offers in-cab and exterior camera technology, as well as visibility for the freight pallets inside the trailer.

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Negligent hiring and vicarious liability lawsuits have been around, but there are emerging risks as well.

On September 22, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1402 into law in the state of California following a hard-fought battle surrounding labor liability in ports, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Like taxes, insurance can be confusing. Many carriers, especially smaller carriers without dedicated insurance experts on the payroll, are at the mercy of an insurance provider. But armed with a little knowledge, carriers can make more informed purchasing decisions.