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Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: SCOTUS Ruling Explained | Loadsmart

Loadsmart Team — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:35:15 GMT

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC is a U.S. Supreme Court case that addresses whether freight brokers can be held liable under state negligence laws for the selection of motor carriers. The case centers on how federal transportation law, specifically the FAAAA, applies when a broker’s carrier selection is alleged to have contributed to a trucking accident. It ultimately examines the balance between federal preemption and states’ ability to enforce safety-related laws involving motor vehicle operations.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in January 2026

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:48:41 GMT

As usual, in this Monthly Market Update, we will (a) provide a brief update and analysis of the truckload market and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to provide a macroeconomic view on the state of the freight market.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in December 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:30:00 GMT

As usual, in this Monthly Market Update, we will (a) provide a brief update and analysis of the truckload market, and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to provide a macroeconomic view on the state of the freight market.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in November 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT

As usual, this Monthly Market Update will (a) provide a brief update of the truckload market and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to provide a macroeconomic view of the broader freight market.

Cargo Theft is Evolving and Getting Smarter | Loadsmart

Yann Morize — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:09:04 GMT

Cargo theft has been climbing sharply in recent years, reshaping how the logistics industry must think about risk and security. To help shippers, carriers, and warehouses better understand the threat, we are launching this two-part blog series. In this first piece, we’ll look at what’s happening in cargo theft today, the new methods driving losses, and why the impact goes way beyond a stolen load.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in October 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:04:52 GMT

This Monthly Market Update provides (a) a quick snapshot of the truckload market and (b) an economic outlook to frame what’s ahead for freight.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in September 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:32:28 GMT

In this Monthly Market Update, we will (a) provide a brief update and analysis of the truckload market and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to provide a macroeconomic view on the state of the freight market.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in August 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:08:38 GMT

As usual, in this Monthly Market Update, we will (a) provide a brief update of the truckload market and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to show a macroeconomic view on the state of the freight market.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in July 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:14:42 GMT

As usual, in this Monthly Market Update, we will (a) provide a brief update/analysis of the truckload market and (b) present a compelling economic analysis to provide a macroeconomic view on the state of the freight market.

Loadsmart’s Look Ahead: An Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in June 2025

stella.carneiro@loadsmart.com (Stella Carneiro) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:42:15 GMT