Cargo Loss and Damage Claims: Cases of Interest

Kevin and I recently attended the semi-annual meeting of a relatively small group of transportation attorneys who specialize in freight loss and damage claims.   At the meetings, specific, recently decided legal decisions are summarized by a designated presenter, which then is followed by a group discussion.  Below is a summary of the cases we discussed that should be of interest to...
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FMCSA Updates SMS Methodology

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enhanced the Safety Measurement System (SMS) Methodology so that it includes violations based on new cell phone use regulations and provides more detailed breakouts of some existing brake, wheel, and coupling regulations. In February, when the January snapshot is released, motor carriers may notice the following two changes. The...
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