Category: Courts

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The rise and fall of truck driver prevailing wages under Davis-Bacon

A fight over prevailing wages for truck drivers has come to an end after a decade of back-and-forth between White House administrations

By Tyson Fisher | July 09, 2026

News,Courts

Can brokers trust FMCSA safety ratings? New C.H. Robinson case raises questions

C.H. Robinson may have lost at the Supreme Court, but another broker liability fight could have even broader implications for the industry.

By Tyson Fisher | July 07, 2026

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Trucking group sues New York City

A trucking group and its members have filed a lawsuit over a city law they say targets truckers specifically.

By SJ Munoz | July 06, 2026

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Truck driver scores second court win in criminal history discrimination case

A truck driver’s case over criminal history discrimination could affect how employers handle second-chance applicants in one state.

By Tyson Fisher | July 02, 2026

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C.H. Robinson dropped from lawsuit after plaintiff ‘learned the truth’

On June 11, C.H. Robinson was named as a defendant in a case involving a high-profile U-turn crash. But the company said it didn’t broker the load.

By Mark Schremmer | July 01, 2026

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Mega carrier to settle high-profile wage, misclassification lawsuit

A wage and misclassification lawsuit against a mega carrier is headed for a settlement. Find out how much the drivers will receive.

By Mark Schremmer | June 30, 2026

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Caught with his pants down: Dismissed suit raises questions about distracted driving

A Texas court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to hold the person on the other end of a phone sex call liable for a fatal 2022 distracted-driving crash.

By Ryan Witkowski | June 29, 2026

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More broker liability cases shift after Supreme Court ruling

What's next for freight brokers after the Supreme Court’s liability ruling? Two pending cases may provide some answers.

By Tyson Fisher | June 29, 2026

Federal,News,State,Courts

California and Trump administration square off again over emission rules

Trump’s campaign against California emissions rules has expanded to four more waivers that cover everything from vehicles to lawn equipment.

By Tyson Fisher | June 24, 2026

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Don’t sing the blues, brother: City settles overweight truck lawsuit

Since 2018, more than 5,000 overweight trucks received citations in Joliet, Ill. The city is addressing this policy.

By Land Line Media | June 22, 2026

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Cummins, carrier settle lawsuit over denied X15 warranty claims

Cummins said two engine failures were caused by dirt, which is not under warranty. The carrier disagreed and took the manufacturer to court.

By Tyson Fisher | June 19, 2026

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Was a Christian truck driver discriminated against?

The EEOC is suing a motor carrier for religious discrimination against a Christian truck driver. Find out what the trucking company had to say.

By Mark Schremmer | June 08, 2026

Federal,News,State,Courts

California’s rest break saga finally put to rest?

California’s rest break rules are more stringent than FMCSA regulations. Learn about the saga and what the Ninth Circuit had to say.

By Mark Schremmer | June 08, 2026

State,Courts,News

Signed, sworn and sued – Wyoming Sheriff lands in hot water

A Sheriff signed contracts with ICE to allow deputies to enforce federal immigration laws. Now, a lawsuit claims what he did was “illegal”.

By Ryan Witkowski | June 02, 2026

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Supreme Court issues potential game-changing ruling on intrastate trucking

Never leave the state? You still might be engaged in interstate commerce, according to a Supreme Court ruling. That’s a big deal in arbitration disputes.

By Tyson Fisher | June 01, 2026

Federal,News,State,Courts

Supreme Court rejects Florida’s CDL ‘mayhem’ complaint

Last year, Florida told the U.S. Supreme Court that “sanctuary” laws led to unsafe individuals receiving CDLs. Find out what the court had to say.

By Mark Schremmer | May 27, 2026

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Broker liability ripple effect begins as appeals court revives crash lawsuit

Echo Global Logistics thought it had escaped a negligent hiring lawsuit, but the Supreme Court's recent broker liability ruling changed everything.

By Tyson Fisher | May 27, 2026

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NYC’s anti-idling ‘bounty hunter’ program challenged in federal court

New York City residents can make thousands by reporting idling trucks and buses. The bus industry says the system is rigged.

By Tyson Fisher | May 20, 2026

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Supreme Court just raised the stakes for freight brokers hiring unsafe carriers

The Supreme Court ripped away one of freight brokers’ favorite legal defenses after a catastrophic truck crash. Find out what the ruling means.

By Tyson Fisher | May 14, 2026

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DOJ files criminal charges from Key Bridge collapse

A federal indictment alleges the crash that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland was preventable.

By SJ Munoz | May 14, 2026

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Trucking company quickly settles allegations of refusing to hire women drivers

For at least a decade, women truck drivers accused a carrier of hiring unqualified men over them. The company folded weeks after the EEOC stepped in.

By Tyson Fisher | May 12, 2026

News,Courts,Crime

Man sentenced for Bluetooth CDL scam

A man participated in a CDL scheme by feeding answers to the exam via a Bluetooth device. One problem: he was giving the answers to an undercover agent.

By Mark Schremmer | May 06, 2026