“This decision does not fundamentally change the way we operate,” said Fuel Transport’s Blackwell. (Granddriver/Getty Images) June 23, 2026 12:12 am, EDT key takeaways: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May that federal law does not protect freight brokers from state-level negligent-hiring lawsuits. Brokerage firms said the decision increases legal risks while strengthening carrier
JB Hunt wants to replace the private fleet with a dedicated carrier, an objective aided by the Montgomery ruling. (JB Hunt Transport Services) Jun 17, 2026 12:57 pm, EDT key takeaways: A Supreme Court decision allows lawsuits against brokers over carrier selection, potentially increasing liability risks and tightening freight capacity. J.B. Hunt executives say strong
“The thing that doesn’t change and will never change is that safety is a core principle,” Capers said. (CH Robinson) June 17, 2026 10:52 am, EDT key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled on May 14 in the case Montgomery v. Carib that federal law does not protect freight brokers from state negligence-hiring lawsuits. Industry executives