The Wrong Truck at the Dock Can Create Shipper Liability

Short summary

The Supreme Court's Montgomery decision reshaped litigation risk in the trucking industry by addressing negligent selection claims against freight brokers. Plaintiffs are expected to expand their investigations beyond brokers to potentially include shpers when the wrong truck arrives at the dock. Shippers face growing liability exposure and should review their carrier selection practices.

• •Supreme Court Montgomery decision changed trucking litigation landscape
• •Plaintiffs may extend negligent selection claims beyond brokers to shippers
• •Shippers should assess carrier vetting and dock-level practices

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