Supreme Court Ruling on Freight Broker Liability Expected to Drive Up Trucking Costs
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a case concerning freight broker liability, effectively upholding a lower court's decision. This ruling affirms that brokers can be held liable under state negligence laws for accidents caused by the motor carriers they hire. The decision sets a major precedent, as brokers were previously believed to be shielded by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA). Industry groups now warn this will lead to significantly higher insurance premiums and operational costs for brokers, which will likely be passed on to shippers and consumers.
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