Freight Broker Liability After the 2026 Supreme Court Ruling
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that freight brokers can be held liable under state negligence law when they hire trucking companies with unsafe safety records. This site explains what that means for crash victims, drivers, and the trucking industry.
Unsafe Truckers is a public-education resource explaining the May 2026 Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, which held that freight brokers can be sued under state law for negligently hiring unsafe motor carriers.
Explore Unsafe Truckers
- Freight Broker Liability Explained
- Montgomery v. Caribe Transport — Ruling Summary
- How to Identify an Unsafe Carrier (FMCSA Ratings)
- Can I Sue a Freight Broker in Texas?
- How to Find the Broker Behind a Crash
- FMCSA Safety Ratings Explained
- Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
- Broker Liability FAQ
- Legal Resources & FMCSA Lookups
- Get Help After a Truck Crash