The Supreme Court just dropped a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport (C.H. Robinson), reversing the Seventh Circuit and completely changing the freight industry forever.

The high court ruled that Shawn Montgomery—a truck driver who tragically lost his leg—can pursue his negligent-hiring claim against freight broker C.H. Robinson.

Despite the US Government, FMCSA, and US Commerce arguing that brokers shouldn't be liable, the Supreme Court sided with the victims and their families. What this means for the industry:

- [ ] Broker Nightmare: 30% to 50% of freight brokers could go out of business.

- [ ] Insurance Spike: Expect freight broker insurance to jump 5x to 10x.

- [ ] Lawsuit Wave: Every major truck accident case will now look to sue the broker. Brace yourself.

- [ ] The Due Diligen ...