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A man sits alone in an empty office. No desks and no chairs, they are all gone. The only place to sit is a folding lawn chair he brought with him. His memories take him back to when phones were ringing, people moving about happily conducting the day-to-day business of...

To achieve our 2024 New Years’ resolutions, we must first acknowledge in the absence of resolution, we must be prepared for litigation. As the new year begins, some things in trucking litigation remain constant: fact patterns; liability arguments; large demands. The...

A simple oversight in your 2024 business plan could be costing you thousands of dollars a week. New Year, new regulations. The last thing on your mind as you line up your vision and strategies for the coming year is some obscure government form, but something new just...

The December 2023 $44.6 million verdict against Amazon in the South Carolina delivery van collision case sent shockwaves through the trucking and supply chain industry. Beyond the hefty price tag, the case raises crucial questions about liability, driver behavior, and...

The Situation For decades Village of Old Field in New York cited, fined, and otherwise penalized violators. While this certainly popped up on the radar of both state and county governments, neither had the political will to challenge the Village’s supposed authority,...

The Freight Broker’s 2024 Business Plan If you’re a freight brokerage executive whose firm pulled in $25 million or more last year, you may have a target on your back. As 2024 unfolds and you're shaping your business plans, focusing on growth, maintaining margins, and...

Introduction In the world of trucking and supply chain management where time is money, contracts can be key drivers of profitability and growth. However, treating contractual relationships as "one and done" scenarios is incredibly risky in an industry where the legal...

Summary Trucking companies and brokers are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to assign safety ratings to carriers operating without one, a situation affecting over 90% of the freight market. FMCSA is exploring a new method for determining...

Summary The article explores the perplexing scenario faced by motor carriers who, despite putting together comprehensive proposals, find themselves ignored or rejected by top-tier brokers or shippers. It emphasizes the critical role of a carrier's safety rating and...