Understanding FMCSA Safety Ratings After Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II
The U.S. Supreme Court’s May 14, 2026 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has put renewed attention on a question the trucking industry has wrestled with for years: What should brokers, shippers, insurers, and motor carriers make of a carrier’s FMCSA safety rating? The answer requires more nuance than simply sorting carriers into “safe” and “unsafe” categories.
Freedom Haulers: What Trump’s Veteran Trucking Initiative Means for CDL Drivers and Motor Carriers
For thousands of service members leaving the military, the transition to civilian employment can mean starting over in an unfamiliar industry.
MCS-150 Biennial Update: What Carriers Need to File and When
The MCS-150 Biennial Update is one of the most important recurring FMCSA filing requirements for motor carriers, private fleets, owner-operators, brokers, freight forwarders, and other regulated transportation businesses.
Is My UCR Power Unit Count Based on Trucks or Trailers?
One of the most common questions carriers ask during UCR renewal is simple: Is my UCR power unit count based on trucks or trailers?
I Need to Close My DOT Number. What Paperwork Is Required?
Closing a DOT number should be handled carefully. Many carriers think that if they sold their truck, stopped hauling freight, paused operations, or closed the business, the DOT number automatically stops being active.
My ELD Was Removed From the FMCSA List. What Should I Do?
If your electronic logging device was removed from FMCSA’s registered ELD list, the issue should be handled immediately.
My Driver Failed a Drug Test. What Should the Employer Do?
A failed DOT drug test is one of the most serious compliance events a CDL employer can face.
DOT Drug Testing for Construction, Utility, and Private Fleets
Many construction companies, utility operators, manufacturers, distributors, landscapers, municipalities, and private fleets do not think of themselves as trucking companies.
Texas Jury Awards $49 Million Against OPG Logistics: What Small Carriers Should Learn From the Latest Nuclear Verdict
A Texas jury just handed down a nearly $50 million verdict against a trucking company many operators have never heard of. That is exactly why the case matters.
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC
The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC is now one of the most important freight broker liability developments in recent trucking litigation.