Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Podcasts

Greg Feary, president and managing partner of transportation law firm Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary.

What Trucking Fleets and Brokers Need to Know About This Supreme Court Case

Apple PodcastsSpotifyRSS Feed
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TSzyICx79n1WS7YaLKees?si=XM3HfSpFQ2GufkFiDSvk9g

May 27, 2026

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has the trucking industry paying close attention — especially freight brokers, carriers, and legal teams.


In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, Heavy Duty Trucking Executive Editor Jack Roberts speaks with transportation attorney Greg Feary about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling involving broker liability, negligent hiring claims, and what the case could mean for the future of freight transportation litigation.


Feary explains the legal background behind the case, why it matters to brokers and carriers alike, and how future lawsuits and safety scrutiny could affect the trucking industry moving forward.


Topics include:


  • The C.H. Robinson case
  • Negligent hiring claims against brokers
  • Federal preemption and FAAAA implications
  • What this means for trucking companies and freight brokers
  • Potential ripple effects across the industry


Subscribe to Heavy Duty Trucking for more trucking news, legal insights, fleet strategies, and industry analysis at Magazine Subscription | Heavy Duty Trucking

Podcast thumbnail saying "How to Save on Fuel Costs" with diesel pump in the background and photo of the woman guest

Cutting Fleet Fuel Costs in a Volatile Market [Listen]

April 9, 2026

When diesel prices are as volatile as they've been in 2026, it makes it tough for trucking fleets to plan and control costs. Breakthrough Fuel's Jenny Vander Zanden has insights on near-term savings strategies.

Ad Loading...