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Freight’s Legal Earthquake: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means | Freight Expectations

May 15, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Craig and Matt are joined by freight strategist Ken Adamo to break down the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in F4A Montgomery and what it means for brokers, carriers, insurers, and shippers across the country. The conversation dives into the legal and operational fallout of the decision, including broker liability, negligent carrier selection, insurance market reactions, and why many believe the freight industry has entered a completely new era. The panel explores the uncomfortable reality that most carriers don’t have formal safety ratings, the growing burden now placed on brokers to determine “safe” carriers, and how rising insurance costs could reshape the industry through consolidation, higher barriers to entry, and inflationary pressure on freight rates. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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