James Miller

Supreme Court review of Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and the fate of broker liability

This piece examines the impending Supreme Court decision in Shawn Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and why it matters for broker liability in freight brokerage. The ruling could redraw the boundaries between federal preemption and state tort law for freight intermediaries. What the dispute centers on At the core of the case is a claim that a freight broker negligently selected a motor carrier, allegedly leading to serious injury. The legal question is whether 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c) of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) preempts state common-law negligence claims aimed at brokers for carrier vetting failures, or whether those state claims survive under the

Aerios Introduces AI-Driven Automation for Air Cargo Charter Quotes

Aerios has launched an AI-powered automation module designed to speed up air cargo charter quoting and to turn messy email requests into usable data in seconds.

TIACA invites nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame, honoring lifetime impact across air, land and sea logistics

Nominations are open for the 2026 TIACA Hall of Fame Award, which recognizes individuals who have delivered lasting impact across the global cargo ecosystem.

Why shippers prioritize critical SKUs and precision planning for Lunar New Year logistics

The focus here is on how shippers are favoring targeted inventory planning and flexible transport tactics instead of broad stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year.

Court ruling makes Landstar fully liable for $22.8M verdict, reshaping broker risk

This article explains a recent Texas court ruling that now makes Landstar liable for the full monetary award in a serious 2021 crash, and what that development could mean for freight brokers, carriers, insurers, and logistics planning.

New Factory Projects in 2026: Lilly, Texas Instruments and Rivian Lead Large-Scale Builds

This article reveals the major factory construction projects scheduled to break ground or progress in 2026 and why freight and logistics teams should care.

HAVI puts Vector eCool electric semi‑trailers from Carrier Transicold into service

The Group HAVI has started using two semi‑trailers equipped with the Vector® eCool electric refrigeration systems from Carrier Transicold, marking a tangible move toward an electrified cold chain.

Government weighs in as Supreme Court considers whether brokers face liability under the F4A

This piece examines the U.S. government's move to join the Supreme Court fight over broker liability in the case involving C.H. Robinson , and what that could mean for freight and logistics stakeholders. Quick background: the dispute in plain terms The dispute centers on Montgomery v. Caribe , a lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court after a truck driver, Montgomery, was struck by another truck on an Illinois highway. The carrier involved had been hired by C.H. Robinson , and the question is whether a broker can be hauled into state tort suits under the so-called Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (commonly abbreviated here as F4A or FAAAA ). The heart of the matter is

Federal proposal would direct $200 million to expand commercial truck parking and improve driver safety

Congress is weighing a federal proposal to direct $200 million toward expanding commercial truck parking along key freight corridors and easing a chronic shortage that affects drivers and supply chains.

IK Partners takes majority stake in Trustmoore to boost cross-border services and growth

The sale of a majority stake in Trustmoore to IK Partners and what it means for corporate services and logistics will be unpacked here.

Rhenus launches QAZContargo Almaty: a new rail hub on the Trans‑Caspian corridor

The article reveals the opening of Rhenus's first owned rail terminal in Kazakhstan and what that means for freight and regional logistics.

How modern case erectors and pallet wrappers streamline e‑commerce packing and shipping

Packaging choices and machinery have quietly become a linchpin for faster, safer e‑commerce fulfillment, and this piece reveals which machines deliver the most value for busy warehouses.