Loadsmart Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport

Loadsmart Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport

Loadsmart welcomes the decision and reaffirms its long-standing commitment to safer highways and stronger federal oversight.

Unanimous Supreme Court ruling: Freight brokers can be sued for...

In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court just ruled that freight brokers can be held personally liable for negligently hiring dangerous trucking companies, including those flooding our highways with illegal aliens and unqualified foreign drivers who can't even speak English, let alone follow CDL regulations! Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered the opinion in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, confirming that federal law does NOT …

An early look at how the logistics industry may change after a Supreme Court ruling

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal law does not protect freight brokers from state law negligence claims.   The ruling is expected to expand liability exposure for logistics companies.  The court ruled 9-0 in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act’s “safety exception” preserves states’ authority to allow lawsuits that allege brokers negligently selected unsafe carriers…

Teamsters Applaud Supreme Court Ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport

(WASHINGTON) – Teamsters applaud the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC., a landmark decision that strengthens accountability for trucking and delivery companies that rely on third-party contractors. In its opinion, the Court ruled that trucking and delivery companies can be held liable for damages when third-party contractors they hire cause injuries or deaths. The decision makes clear that the Feder…