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The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport eliminated a federal preemption defense brokers had relied on for years. State-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers can now proceed, and the implications extend well beyond the broker community.
Join Saxton & Stump Shareholders Doug Marcello and Trucking and Commercial Transportation Co-Chair Mike Traxler, alongside Vice President of Transportation at Marsh McLennan Agency Kevin Forbes, for a free webinar covering three areas of immediate concern:
- Litigation exposure: what the decision means for broker liability and the carrier vetting standard going forward
- Contractual indemnification: what to expect in broker-carrier agreements and how carriers should respond
- Insurance: coverage considerations for brokers and carriers, including trucking companies that also broker loads
What You Will Learn
Attendees will leave with a clear framework for assessing their exposure and the practical steps to take now.
Industry Series – Part 391: Focused Driver Qualification Investigations
Tuesday, March 24, 1-2 p.m. EDT
For Industry Members Only
Ever wonder what safety investigators are looking for when performing a focused review on driver qualifications? CVSA invites you to register for our one-hour industry-only webinar to gain an understanding of investigations specific to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 391, the necessary documentation needed and best practices to implement to reduce the chances of violations.
Preparing Associates for the 2026 CVSA Workshop – What You Need to Know
Thursday, April 9, 1-2 p.m. EDT
For Industry Members Only
Get ready for this year’s CVSA Workshop (scheduled for April 19-23 in Chicago, Illinois) by attending this informative webinar designed specifically for associate members. Led by associate member leadership, this webinar will teach you how to navigate committees and programs, understand your role and the voting processes, use the CVSA member portal effectively, submit and track Issues/Requests for Action, and prepare for key agenda topics. We’ll also encourage you to ask questions and share your ideas to help shape the upcoming workshop.
Registration Is Open for the CVSA Workshop
Registration is open for the CVSA Workshop, scheduled for April 19-23, in Chicago, Illinois. The workshop provides the opportunity for enforcement, government officials and industry to continue to work together to advance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. This is your chance to collaborate with your colleagues from across North America to affect meaningful changes to the overall culture of transportation safety.
Register for the North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum
The North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum will be held on April 19 in Chicago, Illinois, in conjunction with the CVSA Workshop. During this public forum, stakeholders will work together to improve the uniformity of cargo securement regulatory requirements. There’s no fee to attend the forum; however, advance registration is required. If you plan to attend the CVSA Workshop as well, you must pre-register for the workshop separately from the forum.
CVSA Releases Annual Report
CVSA released its fiscal 2025 annual report, containing summaries of the Alliance’s major initiatives, activities, accomplishments and achievements from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025.
CVSA Is Hiring a Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
CVSA is looking to hire a bookkeeper/accounting assistant to perform a variety of tasks related to the accounts payable, cash management and general ledger processes for the organization, including overall financial support to internal and external parties. This position will be based at our headquarters office in Washington, D.C. The position will remain open until filled.
Register for the CVSA Instructor In-Service
Register for the CVSA Instructor In-Service, set for March 10-12 in Savannah, Georgia. This three-day training event for state and federal instructors will detail changes to the certification training courses and equip instructors with advanced knowledge to support their ongoing professional development. Event registration and travel costs for state instructors are covered by the state enforcement training grant.
Register for CVSA/FMCSA Data Quality and Systems Training
Register for CVSA/FMCSA Data Quality and Systems Training, scheduled for March 10-12 in Savannah, Georgia. CVSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are providing three days of training to state and federal government personnel responsible for collecting and reporting inspection and crash data. This event will include information sessions, live system demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and peer-tested tips and tricks.
Washington D.C. (May 30, 2025) – Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety, and provide brake inspection and violation data to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for this year’s Brake Safety Week, scheduled for Aug. 24-30.
CVSA-certified inspectors will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections throughout the week, focusing on brake systems and components. In addition, inspectors will focus on drums and rotors – the emphasis for this year’s brake-safety initiative. Brake drum and rotor issues may affect a vehicle’s brake efficiency. Broken pieces of drums and rotors may become dislodged from the vehicle enroute and damage other vehicles or result in injuries or fatalities to the motoring public.
Commercial motor vehicles found to have brake-related out-of-service violations, or any other out-of-service violations, will be removed from roadways until those violations are corrected.
During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will capture data about commercial motor vehicle inspections, brake systems and components, and brake-related violations and report that data to CVSA. Some jurisdictions will use performance-based brake testers (PBBT) to assess the braking performance of vehicles and submit PBBT-specific data to the Alliance. CVSA will collect and analyze all data and report the results publicly later this year.
In addition, brake-safety educational efforts by inspectors, motor carriers and others in the industry take place during Brake Safety Week and are integral to the success of the campaign. CVSA also offers resources to help drivers, motor carriers, owner-operators and mechanics prepare for Brake Safety Week.
Brake Safety Week aims to improve commercial motor vehicle brake safety throughout North America. The goal is to eliminate roadway crashes by conducting roadside inspections and educating drivers, mechanics, large- and small-fleet motor carriers, owner-operators, and others on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation.
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At the end of last year, looking ahead to 2025, the trucking industry was cautiously optimistic about the potential for freight rates and demand to rebound. The first quarter of the year, however, was rougher than expected due to a number of adverse factors, including ongoing freight market weakness, regulatory uncertainty and new tariffs that have roiled international supply chains. Traffic at some U.S. ports plummeted by as much as 30%. Truck manufacturers saw orders and sales drop as fleets grew reluctant to purchase new equipment. While port traffic is expected to surge in the near term since the U.S. and China agreed to pause tariffs, when will rest of the industry accelerate? How could the federal spending bill impact trucking? And what market trends should you be watching? ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins Seth Clevenger to break down current economic conditions and deliver his outlook for the back half of 2025 and beyond.
