What does the Supreme Court’s latest ruling mean for the future of broker liability and the structure of the freight market? Ron Leibman, chair of McCarter’s Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice, speaks with Trucking Dive about the Court’s landmark decision holding that brokers can be held liable for negligent hiring.
Ron explained, “A state-law negligent claim can be brought against you. You can defend it. That is all the court said.”
With the trucking industry already facing lackluster volumes and tightening supply, the decision could add another layer of pressure. Leibman noted that the freight landscape may shift toward larger brokers working with well-established carriers and brokers raising rates, particularly ones with self-insured retentions.