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ATRI trucking litigation report.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 3, 2025

ATRI Study Examines the Scale and Causes of Growing Trucking Litigation Awards

Many factors, including inherent jury bias, can drive jury awards higher in trucking litigation cases, a new ATRI study has found.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 18, 2025

Walking the Fine Line on Truck Owner-Operator Classification

Owner-operators give trucking fleets flexibility, but could trigger lawsuits and penalties if you treat these independent contractors too much like employee drivers. Learn best practices and potential pitfalls.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 18, 2025

California Under Fire Over Clean Truck Partnership

Truck makers say they're caught in the crossfire as the Trump administration challenges the California Air Resources board over California's contention that the Clean Truck Partnership agreement is still valid.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 15, 2025

After the Crash: The Records That Can Make or Break a Trucking Company's Defense

When a trucking company can’t produce evidence such as phone data, driver logs, maintenance records, even weather reports after a crash, juries notice what’s not there as much as what is.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 14, 2025

After a Truck Crash: The Critical Role of Evidence Preservation

To set your trucking fleet up for success in defending against litigation and processing insurance claims, it’s vital to document and preserve evidence after a crash.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 12, 2025

Protecting Your Fleet After a Truck Crash: Have a Plan in Place

Motor carriers should train drivers ahead of time what to do after a truck crash, even a minor one, for safety, insurance, and litigation reasons.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 11, 2025

Smart Post-Crash Actions to Protect Your Trucking Fleet

Even the safest trucking fleets still have crashes. What happens in the first few minutes after the crash — from driver behavior to documentation and claims — can shape your fleet's legal, financial, and reputational future.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 1, 2025

Freight Recession, Litigation Force Closure of 71-Year-Old Trucking Company

Groveland, Florida-based Carroll Fulmer Logistics announced on July 29 that “with deep regret” it will cease operations.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 20, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Challenge of California’s Clean Air Act Waivers

Could a Supreme Court decision regarding a challenge to California's Clean Car standards eventually have implications for CARB's Clean Truck standards?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2025

House Bill Would Require Transparency of Third-Party Payments in Litigation

"When the plaintiffs’ bar perverts civil litigation into a casino game of ‘jackpot justice,’ the costs are borne by everyone," said the American Trucking Associations in response to a bill to require funding disclosure in civil lawsuits.

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