Here is another round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Plus: C.H. Robinson defends federal broker shield, Trump issues tariff warnings to 14 nations, FMCSA grants emergency relief for Texas flood response, and more.
C.H. Robinson urges Supreme Court to affirm federal preemption of state negligent selection claims, reinforcing protections for brokers under the F4A.
Edgar Favela-Hernandez was arrested in Oklahoma City when deputies from the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, suspecting a lane violation, discovered 102.5 pounds of cocaine, worth around $2.9 million, in his semi-truck. The suspect, who didn't possess a valid CDL, was charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Illegal Drugs.
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FMCSA suspends federal trucking regulations for carriers delivering emergency relief to Texas following catastrophic flooding.
Congress approves tax reform boosting trucking investments, but truckers remain excluded from overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
ATRI’s 2025 report shows record-high non-fuel costs and negative truckload margins
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