Private Carriage Stand-Up: Where to Begin When In-Sourcing Transportation -
An emerging trend in this era of supply chain disruption is the interest of large enterprise shippers, often in the consumer retail space, to...more
2/9/2022
/ Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Due Diligence ,
Exporters ,
Exports ,
Mexico ,
NLRB ,
Outsourcing ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Shipping ,
Supply Chain ,
Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
Tax Authorities in Mexico have issued new requirements for tax documentation for the transport of cargo within Mexico. Carriers operating in Mexico are required to issue a digital Income or Transfer Invoice (in Spanish,...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has called a public listening session for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. Advanced registration is required at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
This is a...more
On December 28, 2019, the limitation of liability for cargo lost or damaged during international air transportation between countries that are signatories to the Montreal Convention (the “Convention”) will increase from 19...more
Employers around the country have a bumpy road to follow as they navigate the ever-changing marijuana laws and regulations. Pre-employment and post accident drug testing have been challenged in courts in almost every state...more
Federal preemption over state causes of action in regards to cargo claims remains one of the most important principals of transportation law. Its history is rooted in the United States Constitution....more
7/11/2019
/ Amended Regulation ,
Commerce Clause ,
Common Law Claims ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Legislative History ,
Liability ,
Motor Carriers ,
Preemption ,
Remedies ,
Risk Management ,
Shipping Cargo
U.S. Constitution -
Article VI: This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall...more
11/20/2018
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Breach of Contract ,
Brokers ,
Commerce Clause ,
Express Contract Terms ,
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) ,
Freight Forwarding ,
ICCTA ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Motor Carrier Act ,
Motor Carriers ,
Preemption ,
Section 8 ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Transportation Industry
“It Was A Very Good Year” (For Freight Brokers) -
Frank Sinatra certainly was not thinking about freight brokers when singing this Grammy-winning song back in 1966. However, the title of the song definitely resonates for...more
11/19/2018
/ Brokers ,
Buyers ,
Commerce Clause ,
Contract Claims ,
Imports ,
International Freight ,
International Treaties ,
Letter of Credit ,
Preemption ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Sellers ,
Shipping ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Transportation Industry ,
Wrongful Death
On April 18, 2018, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) issued a press release touting $152K they are collecting to “fund air pollution research, improve children’s health and install air monitors.” The money comes from...more
The removal of CSA scores from public view may not eliminate the ability for an injured party to sue based on the negligent selection of a motor carrier, but it changes the analysis. The FMCSA still allows public access to...more
In May 2016, the Department of Labor released its long-awaited Final Rule on changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule—which will take effect in three months—will impact transportation employers...more
On July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (“NMFTA”) published a supplement that changed the terms and conditions of the Uniform Straight Bill of Lading (“USBL”) published in the National Motor Freight...more
The Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea, otherwise known as the “Rotterdam Rules,” was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2008. The stated...more